Yann Sommer
Swiss football goalkeeper, FIFA World Cup
Born
December 17th, 1988
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Switzerland
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Born in 1988, this Swiss football goalkeeper gained recognition for his performances with multiple clubs and the Swiss national team. Starting his professional career at FC Basel, he won several Swiss Super League titles. His move to Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Bundesliga further solidified his reputation. He represented Switzerland in multiple international tournaments, including the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup. He contributed significantly to the team's defensive efforts and became a key player in important qualifying matches.
Won Swiss Super League titles with FC Basel
Played in the FIFA World Cup 2018 and 2022
Served as a goalkeeper for Borussia Mönchengladbach
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