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Yann Sommer
Yann Sommer was born on December 17, 1988, in the city of Morges, Switzerland. A Swiss national, Sommer plays as a goalkeeper and is 1.83 meters tall. He is right-footed.
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Yann Sommer
Birth Date
December 17, 1988
Height
1.83 m
Weight
79 kg
Number
1
Current club
Inter Milan
Contract expiration date
June 30, 2026

Career Journey and Clubs

  • FC Basel (2003–2014): Sommer began his professional career at Basel, where he was developed through the club’s youth academy. He won four Swiss Super League titles and one Swiss Cup with Basel.
  • FC Vaduz (2007–2009): On loan from Basel, he played for the Liechtenstein club Vaduz. With Vaduz, he won one Liechtenstein Cup and one Swiss Challenge League title.
  • Grasshoppers (2009–2010): Another loan spell from Basel saw him play for Grasshoppers.
  • Borussia Mönchengladbach (2014–2023): He transferred to the German Bundesliga club Mönchengladbach, where he delivered consistent performances over nine years, appearing in 272 Bundesliga matches.
  • Bayern Munich (2023): He briefly joined Bayern Munich, playing 19 Bundesliga matches and winning one Bundesliga title during his time there.
  • Inter Milan (2023–present): In 2023, Sommer transferred to Inter Milan, where he has played 65 matches. With Inter, he has won one Serie A title and one Coppa Italia Super Cup.

National Team Career

Yann Sommer has made 94 appearances for the Switzerland national team between 2012 and 2024. He competed in the 2014, 2018, and 2022 FIFA World Cups, as well as the 2016, 2020, and 2024 UEFA European Championships. He also participated in the 2024 European Championship.

Penalty Save Record

Throughout his career, Sommer has saved 17 out of 99 penalty kicks, achieving a save rate of 17.17%. He has also saved six penalties in 49 attempts during regular play. He gained particular attention for his crucial save against France during the 2021 European Championship.

2024 UEFA Champions League Semi-Final

In the 2024–25 season, Inter Milan advanced to the final after defeating Barcelona 4–3. Yann Sommer played a pivotal role in the victory, making seven saves. His critical stop against Lamine Yamal in the 113th minute prevented the match from going to penalties.


(7 May 2025). Historic Inter vs Barcelona match (

Performance Statistics

Transfermarkt data provides quantitative insights into Yann Sommer’s performances across various competitions. Some of his key statistics from major leagues and tournaments are as follows:

Achievements

Yann Sommer’s major club career achievements include:


  • Swiss Championship (4 times)
  • Swiss Cup (2 times)
  • Liechtenstein Cup (with FC Vaduz)
  • German Championship (1 time)
  • Italian Super Cup (1 time)
  • Serie A Championship (1 time)


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AuthorCaner Sefa KoçyiğitDecember 8, 2025 at 6:12 AM

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Contents

  • Career Journey and Clubs

  • National Team Career

  • Penalty Save Record

  • 2024 UEFA Champions League Semi-Final

  • Performance Statistics

  • Achievements

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