Freiburg's goalkeeper, Noah Atubolu, has established himself as one of the most prominent rising stars in German football this season, continuing to deliver impressive performances in saving penalty kicks, the latest being against Sporting Braga in the Europa League semi-final.

The goalkeeper of Nigerian descent has become a specialist in stopping penalty kicks, successfully saving 6 out of the last 7 penalties he faced. He also made Bundesliga history by becoming the first goalkeeper to save 5 consecutive penalty kicks in the German league.

This brilliance has strongly opened the discussion about the possibility of calling him up to the German national football team before the World Cup. Many believe he could be a decisive card for coach Julian Nagelsmann if the matches go to penalty shootouts, even if he is not the main goalkeeper.

If given the opportunity to play internationally, Atolop could make history by becoming the first Black goalkeeper to represent the German national team, adding a new historical dimension to his rapidly rising story within the German football scene.