Alex Palmer

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League: Premier LeagueTeam: Ipswich TownNationality: England
Positions:GKAge: ~30

Estimated market value (beta)

€2.8m – €15.5m
Confidence: 48%
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Overview

ShotsecuritySpacecontrolMentalityDistributionComposureDecisionmaking
Overall x̄(w) = 69 / 100·Confidence 48%

Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.

Attributes (grouped)

Mental

Composure70

Calm in key moments; a clean-sheet save on his Premier League debut. (conf 0.5)

Decision making68

Sound judgement on when to come for crosses and when to stay. (conf 0.45)

Resilience

Injury reliability65

No major injury record found, so a neutral estimate with low confidence. (conf 0.25)

Outlook

Potential60

Aged 30, so his level is largely settled with little headroom. (conf 0.45)

Reputation60

Established Premier League starter but with a limited profile outside Ipswich. (conf 0.45)

Goalkeeper

Shot security72

Strong reflex stopper; shared the 2023-24 Championship Golden Glove. (conf 0.5)

Space control66

Commands his box adequately but is not a particularly aggressive sweeper. (conf 0.45)

Mentality72

Composed and reliable; kept his level after relegation and promotion. (conf 0.5)

Distribution64

Competent with feet and hands, safe rather than adventurous in distribution. (conf 0.45)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Alex Palmer is an English goalkeeper who has been Ipswich Town's number one in the Premier League and Championship. A reliable, composed shot-stopper, he favours safe distribution and clear organisation of his defence over risk. He came through West Bromwich Albion's system and spent years on loan at lower-league clubs, including Plymouth Argyle, where he was a League Two standout, before establishing himself at West Brom and then joining Ipswich in February 2025. He has represented England at under-16 level.

Named in the PFA League Two Team of the Year and PFA Fans' Player of the Year for 2019-20 during his loan at Plymouth Argyle.

Shared the EFL Championship Golden Glove in 2023-24 with West Bromwich Albion.

Joined Ipswich Town from West Bromwich Albion in February 2025.

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