![]() ![]() One of the main qualms many had with previous Dortmund keepers like Roman Bürki or Martin Hitz was that their communication skills and ability to organize the defense were not their strong suits, and this lead to cracks in Dortmund’s armor. Kobel is a natural leader on and off the pitch for his side, and particularly during games can often be seen marshaling his defense. It’s not just the numbers that make Kobel such a formidable keeper however. Meyer, in comparison has a save percentage of 67.3% and clean sheet percentage of 18.2%, which are clearly well below Kobel’s own output in those two areas. He also has a 45.8% clean sheet percentage which puts him in the 94th percentile of keepers in the top 5 leagues. Taking a look at Kobel’s stats first, the Swiss shot stopper boasts 76.8% save percentage over the course of the last year. While this once again may seem like and obvious statement, the numbers really do highlight just how big the gap is. He sustained a torn muscle fibre in September of last year, as well as dealt with abductor problems prior to the World Cup induced break, and most recently suffered from concerns surrounding his thigh, which have kept him out all of March.ĭespite being a more than capable backup keeper, Meyer is, without a doubt, no Gregor Kobel. Meyer has had his fair share of action this season, particularly because Kobel has been dealing with a substantial amount of injury concerns. The first thing we can look at to determine just how much of an effect Kobel has had when he’s been fit is to compare his performances with that of Dortmund’s number two keeper, Alexander Meyer. Weidenfeller recently heaped praise on Kobel, calling him one of the club’s most important signings in recent years, and I certainly agree with the Dortmund legend’s analysis. Kobel, I’d argue, has been one of Dortmund’s most pivotal signings of the last few seasons based both on his class between the sticks, as well as the intangible effect his attitude and mentality have helped shape Dortmund’s game when he is on the pitch. ![]() Kobel’s presence in goal has led to stability Dortmund hasn’t seen in the keeper position since the days of Roman Weidenfeller in his prime, which at this point seems like a bygone age. These performances have led the club to try and offer the Swiss shot stopper a new contract that would keep him at the club long term and make him one of the club’s highest earners. Since joining the club from Stuttgart in the summer of 2021, he has been sensational in goal for Die Schwarzgelben, often pulling off top class saves when the club needs them the most. It’s no secret that Borussia Dortmund’s Gregor Kobel is an exceptional keeper. By Brian Szlenk Straub 3 weeks ago Follow Tweetīorussia Dortmund’s Gregor Kobel is fit ahead of the club’s top of the table clash with Bayern Munich this coming Saturday. ![]()
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