Noël Atom


Noël Bigo Atom is a German professional footballer who plays as a defender for the academy of Brighton & Hove Albion of the Premier League. He is a Germany youth international.

Early life

The son of Emmanuel Atom, he played as a youngster with Hertha BSC but joined the youth set-up RB Leipzig at 13 years-old with Hertha reportedly receiving a five figure training fee.

Career

RB Leipzig

Atom made 34 appearances for the Leipzig youth team, including seven games in the UEFA Youth League, scoring three goals and providing three assists.

Brighton &; Hove Albion

In August 2023, Atom signed for the academy of Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion for an undisclosed fee. On May 15, 2024, Atom was named in the matchday squad for Brighton's 2-1 home defeat against Chelsea.

International career

A dual-national of Germany and Cameroon, he played for the Germany national under-17 football team in March 2022 in U17 Euros qualifiers against Scotland U-17 and Czechia U17.

Playing style

Atom is a left-footed defender capable of playing left-sided centre back or left back.