How many penalties has Yann Sommer saved? Success percentage of the Swiss goalkeeper

Following the exciting knockout stage of the Euro in Germany, the spotlight now shines on the quarterfinals. Just like in the previous round of 16, having a strong goalkeeper can make all the difference in advancing to the next stages - especially with the possibility of penalty shootouts looming. Italy's past success in the European Championship, secured in a final match decided by penalties, highlights the importance of having a top-notch goalkeeper. Already in this tournament, we have witnessed outstanding performances from players like Portugal's Costa, showcasing the impact a goalkeeper can have on shaping the narrative of the competition.

Switzerland's Goalkeeper: Yann Sommer

Switzerland is one of the teams that made it past the initial stage of the tournament and then won against Italy in the round of 16. They have a top-tier goalkeeper in Yann Sommer, who is 35 years old and has been performing exceptionally well with Inter Milan this season, featuring in 43 games. Sommer started playing for the national team in 2012 and has earned 94 caps since then.

Take a look at how Jordan Pickford, the goalkeeper for England, is rated for saving penalties.

Number Of Penalties Saved By Sommer

Sommer is widely regarded as one of the best at stopping penalties in European soccer, with a strong track record in this skill. Over the course of his long career, the Swiss goalie has successfully blocked 16 penalty shots during regular games. His most recent save came in January, when he denied Nicolás González during a match between Inter Milan and Fiorentina.

Furthermore, as per Transfermarkt statistics, he has been in front of the goal for 79 penalties. As a result, his success rate in stopping penalties during matches is 16.84%, blocking a total of 16 out of the 95 penalties attempted against him.

Is Sommer Reliable In Penalty Shootouts?

Summer is really good at penalty shootouts. A few examples of this are when he stopped a penalty kick from Kylian Mbappé of France during the European Championship, helping Switzerland move on to the next round. Recently, he also saved a penalty from Saúl when his team, Inter Milan, played against Atlético Madrid in the Champions League. Even though he has saved six penalty kicks in total, including one in the Euro 24 quarterfinals against England, it doesn't always guarantee a win for his team.