Biography of Yann Sommer [Age, Height, Family, Wife, Kids, Net Worth & Salary]

Yann Sommer | Early Career & Life

Before being welcomed in Gladbach, Yann Sommer started in a local youth club FC Herrliberg. The Swiss goalkeeper was born on December 17, 1988, in Morges, Switzerland, near Lake Geneva.

Likewise, Sommer was born to Monika Sommer and Daniel Sommer. The parents were incredibly supportive as their child was passionate about sports, especially football.

At the age of 13, Yann moved to Concordia Basel and honed his incubation skills until FC Basel, in 2003, scouted the aspiring goalkeeper.

For the U-21 team, Sommer was almost an undisputed starter and possessed an admirable set of skills.

For the first team, regardless, the young Swiss remained as a third-choice behind Franco Costanzo and Louis Crayton.  Likewise, the young goalkeeper departed on a loan deal to FC Vaduz and Grasshopper simultaneously to gain the first-team experience.

Yann Sommer | Age, Height, & Body Stats

Born in 1988, Yann is a ripe 33 years old. At present, the Swiss is one of Switzerland’s best players, along with Liverpool’s Xherdan Shaqiri.

Similarly, the Gladbach keeper stands at a perfect 6’0″ width=”450″ height=”337″.

Not wholly an ideal height for a goalkeeper, Sommer makes up for it with his agility and quick reactions.

Yann’s inconspicuous nature makes him an ideal guard for the Gladbach team. For a moment, opponents assume they beat the Swiss number one, but at the second glance, they see Sommer safely collect the ball and put his team on the safe side.

Most importantly, the diving skills for a goalkeeper of a shorter height like Sommer is quite astonishing. May we beat the defense, but the Swiss keeper maintains composure and awareness in a one-on-one situation.

The very reason Gladbach is competing for the title can be attributed solely to their number 1, Mr. Dependable.

For instance, Collecting crosses, unusual reflexes, accurate long passes, and just an all-around keeper, Yann is one of the best in the business.

Yann Sommer | Career: Club-Level & International

Generally speaking, Bundesliga is a goalkeeper league. Avid football fans can understand this reference. Be it the top of the league or bottom table; every single goaltender is unique in their ways.

In the list of highly underrated goalies like Peter Gulacsi, Lukas Hradecky, Kevin Trapp, and Roman Burki, Yann Sommer cuts as well.

Despite the world not giving heed to these goalkeepers, their respective clubs and countries are highly dependent.

Why is Borussia Monchengladbach a serious title contender? Why will Gladbach make it to the Champions League next season? Indeed, the questions are many, but the answer is plain and simple, Yann Sommer.

As far as I, a Bundesliga fan, can remember, Gladbach has always meant business.

Especially when it is up against the league leaders and defending champions, Bayern Munich, the Swiss international, shines in the most astounding ways.

Firstly, let’s talk a little about Yann’s initial career and how he paved the way to Gladbach’s city. Amidst world-class keepers like Manuel Neuer, the Swiss international poses a regular threat despite the former being miles better.

In 2003, FC Basel asked for Sommer’s signature for a professional contract. The Swiss landed the number 1 role for the youth team immediately, prominent for his prodigious abilities.

However, Yann was a third-choice keeper for the first team. After satisfactory performances, FC Basel saw a great prospect in the young Swiss.

Hence, Yann happily extended his contract time with Basel that kept him at the club until 2011. In the meantime, FC Basel wanted their young keeper to grow and gain experience.

As a result, FC Vaduz proudly accepted the signature of Yann. While at Vaduz, the budding goaltender gained competitive knowledge with the Swiss 1.Liga side.

In the same way, after 33 matches, the Swiss team received a promotion to the Swiss Super League.

Thereafter, FC Vaduz extends the loan deal but met an early termination upon an injury to FC Basel’s first-choice keeper, Franco Costanzo. With a season-long term with his parent club, Grasshopper Zurich came to ask for his service.

Yann Sommer in Gladbach colors