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My Take
Goalkeeping is the most thankless job in football, which is exactly why Gregor Kobel earns my respect. Guarding the net for Borussia Dortmund and the Swiss national team means absorbing pressure that strikers never feel, with one mistake able to undo ninety strong minutes. Born in Zurich in 1997, he reached an elite Bundesliga club by mastering composure rather than flair. I have always been drawn to the players who hold the line quietly at the back, and a national-team keeper carries a whole country's trust on his gloves. Kobel seems built for precisely that weight.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gregor Kobel
- Name (Japanese)
- グレゴール・コベル
- Reading
- ぐれごーる・こべる
- Born
- December 6, 1997 (age 28)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Ox
- Origin
- Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 2 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Gregor Kobel born?
Born December 6, 1997 (age 28).
Where is Gregor Kobel from?
Gregor Kobel is from Zurich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland.
What does Gregor Kobel do?
Gregor Kobel works as association football player.
How tall is Gregor Kobel?
Gregor Kobel is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.