Name: Yann Sommer

Nationality: Switzerland

Date of Birth: December 17, 1988

Place of Birth: Morges, Switzerland

Position: Goalkeeper

Height: 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)

Preferred Foot: Right

• Youth Career:
  • 1996–1997: FC Herrliberg
  • 1997–2003: Concordia Basel
  • 2003–2005: FC Basel
• Senior Career (selected clubs):
  • 2005–2014: FC Basel (first team debut and several Swiss Super League titles)
  • 2007–2009: FC Vaduz (loan)
  • 2009–2010: Grasshopper Club Zürich (loan)
  • 2014–2023: Borussia Mönchengladbach (Bundesliga)
  • 2023–present: Inter (Internazionale) — transfer in summer 2023
• International Career (Switzerland):
  • Senior debut: 2012
  • Caps: Over 80 (active during 2012–2023 period; totals may have changed)
  • Tournaments: UEFA Euro 2016, FIFA World Cup 2014, UEFA Euro 2020 (played 2021), FIFA World Cup 2018 (squad), UEFA Euro 2024 qualification and tournaments as applicable
• Notable achievements:
  • Multiple Swiss Super League titles with FC Basel
  • Reputation for excellent shot-stopping, reflexes and composure, and strong distribution with feet
  • Key penalty saves and standout performances for Switzerland in major tournaments

Playing style summary: Reliable and experienced goalkeeper known for quick reflexes, good command of the penalty area, effective one-on-one ability, and solid ball-playing skills that suit teams building from the back.

Current status: Active professional, contracted to Inter (Internazionale) after a lengthy spell at Borussia Mönchengladbach; still a prominent Swiss international during his active years.