
YANN SOMMER

ABOUT
Yann Sommer is the guy you can rely on. Not just as a business partner or a human being, but also as a goalkeeper. The fact that he is the only soccer player in the field who’s allowed to use his hands is also reflected in his personality: whatever he tackles has “hands and feet” – as one would say in German. Apart from the soccer-necessary limbs, it’s his mind and heart which drive him.
Since the age of five he has been standing between the goalposts that mean the world to him. With both feet on the ground he is used to taking responsibility and making decisions – within a split second.
As a full professional with every inch of his heart and soul, he leaves nothing to chance and always finds the perfect mix between being serious and relaxed. Striking the right balance, Yann loves music by taking singing lessons, plays the guitar and piano. In addition he is a passionate cook and spends his time with photography.
His distinctly versatile and reflective personality accounts for his compelling charisma. His integrity and professional attitude make him a valuable business partner and reliable team player.
Yann Sommer is the prototype of the modern professional; a man who keeps his promises and thinks further than he kicks.
“I LOVE MY JOB. THERE IS NOTHING ELSE I’D RATHER LIKE TO DO AND I REALLY HOPE MY HEALTH ALLOWS ME TO DO THIS FOR A LONG TIME.”

FACTS
Born: December 17, 1988 in Morges, Switzerland
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 81 kg
Position: Goalkepper
CLUBS
Borussia Mönchengladbach: 2014–to date
FC Basel: 2006–2014
Grasshopper Club Zürich: 2009–2010
FC Vaduz: 2007–2009
FC Basel (U21): 2005-2007
SWISS NATIONAL TEAM
2012–to date
U21: 2007–2011
U19: 2005–2007
U17: 2003–2005
U16: 2003–2004
JUNIORS
FC Basel: 2003–2005
Concordia Basel: 1997–2003
FC Herrliberg: 1993–1997

ACCOMPLISHEMENTS
FC BASEL
Swiss Super League Champions: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Swiss Cup: 2012
Uhrencup: 2011, 2013
FC VADUZ
Swiss Challenge League Champions, promotion to Swiss Super League: 2008
Liechtenstein Cup: 2008
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
FC Basel: 2010/11, 2011/12, 2013/14
Borussia Mönchengladbach: 2015, 2016
SWISS NATIONAL TEAM
UEFA Nations League 2019: 4th place
FIFA World Cup 2018: round of 16
UEFA European Championship 2016: round of 16
FIFA World Cup 2014: round of 16
UEFA European U21 Championship 2011: runner-up
AWARDS
Swiss Footballer of the Year: 2016, 2018
“COOKING IS MORE THAN JUST CREATING A BALANCE. IT CONNECTS ME WITH NATURE AND IT GROUNDS ME. EATING IS FUNDAMENTAL FOR OUR WELL-BEING.”
PARTNERS
With his passion, his amicable and his down-to-earth style, as well as his sporting performance achievements, Yann Sommer fits perfectly with NIVEA MEN as the No. 1 brand in the men's care market – we value the long-standing and professional cooperation.
Daniel Zagalak
Brand Manager Switzerland
Just like IWC, Yann Sommer represents the international side of Switzerland across the globe. We are therefore delighted to welcome the successful goalkeeper to our family.
Linus Fuchs
IWC Managing Director
We were taken by Yann Sommer’s bright smile immediately. Just like our oral care products, which are 100% developed and produced in Switzerland, Yann stands for highest quality and pure Swissness that both he and we carry out into the world.
Astrid von Stockar
CEO Swissdent
As one of the world’s leading sports brands, we want to be on the pitch with the best athletes. Yann Sommer, goalkeeper of Borussia Mönchengladbach and the Swiss national team, is considered the backbone of both squads. His dynamic and positive mindset on and off the field make him the perfect brand ambassador.
Matthias Bäumer, Area General Manager DACH
PROJECTS

STIFTUNG PRO UKBB
For many ill children, the hospital becomes their world. The Pro UKBB Foundation helps the young patients to forget their difficult circumstances for a moment. As an ambassador of the foundation, Yann Sommer is proud to give them some distraction from their everyday lives. Every time he visits the hospital, he realizes how much joy they get from spending time together. “I want these kids to know that we’re there for them. It’s always very moving to see with how much courage and bravery they face their situation – without ever losing their smiles.” Yann is determined to ensure that these children continue to receive the attention and support they deserve.
For more information: www.pro-ukbb.ch

GOALIE DER NATION
11.2019
Foot
WUNDERMITTEL PROTEIN
10.2019
SI Sport Magazin
IM GESPRÄCH
9.2019
Z Magazin NZZ am Sonntag
SOMMERS CORNER:
MORGENSTUND
7.2019
SI Sport Magazin
SOMMERS CORNER:
WAS MIR GUTTUT
6.2019
SI Sport Magazin
ICH BIN AUCH EIN GOALIE
11.2018
Bilanz
NAHE AN DER WELTKLASSE
7.2018
NZZ
FUSSBALL-WM RUSSLAND 2018
6.2018
Sonntags Blick
MARKENZEICHEN NORMALITÄT
6.2018
SI Sport
ÜBER STROBOSKOPBRILLEN, PFERDESPRACHE UND DEN DRUCK IN DER RELEGATION
5.2018
11 Freunde
DER ROCKENDE GOALIE
4.2018
L’Officiel Hommes
«ICH LIEGE DA UND DENKE: GROSSARTIG!»
8.2017
Tages-Anzeiger
ACHTUNG, EXPLOSIV!
10.2016
Bundesliga Magazin
MEDIA LOGIN
“SOMETIMES YOU SAIL THROUGH THE AIR WITH STRETCHED OUT ARMS AND THINK: YOU’LL NEVER HOLD IT. BUT THEN YOU FEEL THE BALL MEET YOUR HAND. THOSE MOMENTS ARE THE BIG MOMENTS AS A GOALKEEPER.”

CONTACT
MEDIA ENQUIRIES
BMG, Markus Aretz
SFV, Stefan Baumgartner
FAN MAIL
Borussia VfL 1900 Mönchengladbach GmbH
z.H. Yann Sommer
BORUSSIA-PARK
Hennes-Weisweiler-Allee 1
D-41179 Mönchengladbach
Schweizerischer Fussballverband
Worbstrasse 48
CH-3074 Muri b. Bern
E-Mail: marketing@football.ch
