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THE SQUAD

= caps, goals, clubs and ages (as of 16.11.22)

GOALKEEPERS

Gregor KOBEL

Borussia Dortmund (Ger)

Age 24 (06.12.97)

After playing at every age group, Kobel made his full Switzerland debut last year. Has spent his entire club career in Germany with Dortmund, Stuttgart, Augsburg and Hoffenheim.

Jonas OMLIN

Montpellier (Fra)

Age 28 (10.01.94)

Late developer who made his debut at 26. Unluckily missed Euro 2020 after being injured during the warm-up for the opening game against Wales.

Yann SOMMER

Borussia M’gladbach (Ger)

Age 33 (17.12.88)

Switzerland’s first choice since the 2014 World

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