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My Take
Sommer is the kind of goalkeeper I find quietly thrilling. At 183 cm he's not a towering presence between the posts, so he wins with reflexes, reading, and agility rather than sheer reach, which I think makes him far more interesting to watch. Four straight Swiss Super League titles at Basel speak to a rare consistency, and his long run as Switzerland's reliable last line of defense underlines a temperament built for big moments. He's never the flashiest name, but that's exactly the appeal: a craftsman doing the unglamorous, high-pressure work superbly, season after season. I have a real soft spot for understated professionals like him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Yann Sommer
- Name (Japanese)
- ヤン・ゾマー
- Reading
- やん・ぞまー
- Born
- December 17, 1988 (age 37)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dragon
- Origin
- Morges, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 183 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 Yann Sommer born?
Born December 17, 1988 (age 37).
Where is Yann Sommer from?
Yann Sommer is from Morges, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland.
What does Yann Sommer do?
Yann Sommer works as association football player.
How tall is Yann Sommer?
Yann Sommer is 183 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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.