Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer announced his retirement from international football on Monday, concluding a 12-year career in which he earned 94 caps for the national team.
The 35-year-old featured in all five of Switzerland’s matches at Euro 2024, with his final international appearance coming in a quarter-final loss to England on penalties.
“Playing for the national team has meant a great deal to me,” said Sommer, who currently plays for Inter Milan, in a statement released by the Swiss football association. “I look back with pride on the countless unforgettable moments, the thrilling matches, the victories we celebrated together, and the challenges we overcame as a team.”
Sommer has been a pivotal player for Switzerland since taking over as the first-choice goalkeeper from Diego Benaglio a decade ago. Under his stewardship, Switzerland has reached the knockout stages in the last six major tournaments.
One of Sommer’s most memorable moments came at Euro 2020 when he made a decisive penalty save against France’s Kylian Mbappe in the last 16, propelling Switzerland to their first major tournament quarter-final since 1954.
