Gregor Kobel
DortmundGK
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Dec 6, 1997 (28)
Right
6'5"
194 lb
Switzerland No.1 goalkeeper
Kobel has been named in Switzerland's World Cup squad and is set to start in goal, arriving at the tournament off the back of one of the strongest seasons of his career with Borussia Dortmund.
Analysis: Kobel posted 121 saves, 17 clean sheets and conceded 55 goals across 44 appearances in all competitions this season, underlining his consistency and reliability between the posts at the highest level. At 28, Kobel arrives in peak physical condition and with the confidence of a player who has cemented his status as one of the top goalkeepers in European football over the past several seasons. Kobel is the undisputed first choice for Switzerland and a key figure in the defensive structure manager Murat Yakin has built around him. His ability to distribute from the back fits perfectly into the Swiss style of play, and his presence gives the defenders in front of him the security and confidence to press aggressively without fear of being caught out. Switzerland will need Kobel at his best if they are to navigate a competitive group stage and push deep into the knockout rounds this summer.
Three saves in 2-0 win
Kobel recorded three saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Werder Bremen.
Analysis: Kobel made three saves as he kept his 15th clean sheet of the season and his first in the last three games. He has also made two or more saves in each of this last 12 games, in which he has kept four clean sheets.
Two saves for win
Kobel made two saves and allowed two goals in Friday's 3-2 win over Eintracht Frankfurt. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 94th minute.
Analysis: Kobel stopped only two of the four shots he faced during Friday's win, but that was enough for a big three points. The goalkeeper would have liked to have at least one of the goals back, but the team in front of him offered enough support to get him the win either way. Kobel has been one of the best in the Bundesliga this season, and is still improving.
Gives up game's only goal
Kobel made three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Monchengladbach.
Analysis: Kobel did make three saves but he conceded the late winner against Borussia Monchengladbach on Sunday. The loss won't impact Dortmund much when it comes to getting a spot in Europe next season but Kobel will need to be better against a Frankfurt side which has put in 57 goals in 32 domestic games.
Four saves in clean sheet
Kobel kept a clean sheet while making four saves during Sunday's 4-0 win over Freiburg.
Analysis: Kobel helped Dortmund to all three points by blanking Freiburg on Sunday. The keeper has allowed three goals while combining for nine saves over his last three starts with the clean sheet being his first since April 4th. Dortmund head to Gladbach on Sunday.
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