Roman Bürki is a professional footballer from Switzerland, known for his role as a goalkeeper.
He played for the Switzerland men's national football team from 2014 to 2018.
Bürki began his professional career with BSC Young Boys in 2008.
Биография
Early Life
Roman Bürki is a Swiss professional footballer born in Switzerland, who has made a name for himself as a talented goalkeeper. He began his football journey in 2007 with the reserve squad of BSC Young Boys, where he honed his skills before moving to various clubs in Switzerland.
Career
Bürki's career took off when he joined FC Thun in 2009, followed by a brief stint at FC Schaffhausen. He returned to BSC Young Boys in 2010, and after a successful period, he transferred to Grasshopper Club Zürich, where he became the first-choice goalkeeper. In 2014, he signed with SC Freiburg, where he played every match in the 2014-15 Bundesliga season despite the team's relegation.
His big break came in June 2015 when he signed with Borussia Dortmund. Bürki quickly established himself as a key player, making his debut in a 4-0 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach and achieving notable feats such as keeping five clean sheets in the first five Bundesliga games of the 2017-18 season. In 2022, he transitioned to Major League Soccer, joining St. Louis City SC as the highest-paid goalkeeper in the league.
International Career
On the international stage, Bürki represented Switzerland at various levels, including the U-21 team during the 2011 European Under-21 Championship. He made his senior debut in 2014 and was part of the squad for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 European Championships. Although he was included in the 2018 World Cup squad, he opted out of future call-ups to focus on his club career.
Personal Life
Off the pitch, Bürki is a family man, married to Oana, with whom he has three children. He is also the older brother of FC Thun defender Marco Bürki, showcasing a family legacy in football.
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Галерея
Карьера и клубы
Switzerland
Bürki began his career in 2007 with the reserve squad of the BSC Young Boys. In 2009, he moved to FC Thun, and half a year later to FC Schaffhausen. In the summer of 2010 he went back to BSC Young Boys, and again half a year later he was transferred to Grasshopper Club Zürich. First, he was the back-up goalkeeper, later the first goalkeeper. He was on loan until 2013, when Grasshoppers bought his rights.
SC Freiburg
On 24 May 2014, he signed a contract with SC Freiburg. For 2014–15 Bundesliga season he succeeded Oliver Baumann as number one goalkeeper. He played in all 34 games, while being unable to prevent the team from being relegated to 2. Bundesliga.
Borussia Dortmund
On 14 June 2015, he signed for Borussia Dortmund. He made his formal debut for the team on 15 August 2015, in a 4–0 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach. He kept 12 clean sheets for Dortmund in the league, making 33 appearances. In the 2016–17 season, he made 27 league appearances, keeping nine clean sheets. In the 2017–18 season, Bürki became the first goalkeeper to keep five clean sheets in the first five Bundesliga games.
St. Louis City SC
On 16 March 2022, Bürki agreed to a deal that would send him to Major League Soccer expansion franchise St. Louis City SC for their inaugural season in 2023. He is the highest-paid goalkeeper in the league and would earn a $1.5 million base salary. Bürki played four matches for reserve squad St. Louis City 2 in 2022 along…
Bürki played for Switzerland U-21 in the 2011 European Under-21 Championship. In 2014, Bürki was first called up for Switzerland and was also in the squad for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. On 18 November 2014, he made his debut in a friendly match against Poland. He was part of the squad for the 2016 European Championships, but never made it to any match. Ultimately, his team was eliminated in the round of 16 away after losing 5–4 on penalties against Poland. He was included in Switzerland's 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup. In 2018, Burki stated that he did not want to be called up to the Switzerland squad in order to focus on the 2018–19 season at Dortmund.
Club
As of match played 30 August 2026
International
As of 22 June 2018
- Club
- FC Thun (2009–2010)
- Club
- St. Louis City SC (2023–)
- Club
- Switzerland men's national football team (2014–2018)
- Club
- BSC Young Boys (2008–2013)
- Club
- FC Thun (2009–2009)
- Club
- FC Schaffhausen (2010–2010)
- Club
- Grasshopper Club Zürich (2011–2013)
- Club
- Grasshopper Club Zürich (2013–2014)
- Club
- SC Freiburg (2014–2015)
- Club
- Borussia Dortmund (2015–2022)
- Club
- Switzerland national under-21 football team (2011–2012)
- League
- Bundesliga
- League
- Major League Soccer
- National team
- Switzerland
Личное
Bürki is the older brother of FC Thun defender Marco Bürki. He is married to Oana, with whom he has three children: a daughter born in 2010, and two sons born in 2012 and 2013, respectively.
Клубы
- St. Louis City SC2023сейчас
- BSC Young Boys2008–2013
- FC Thun2009–2009
- FC Thun2009–2010
- FC Schaffhausen2010–2010
- Grasshopper Club Zürich2011–2013
- Switzerland national under-21 football team2011–2012
- Grasshopper Club Zürich2013–2014
- SC Freiburg2014–2015
- Switzerland men's national football team2014–2018
- Borussia Dortmund2015–2022
Играл вместе с
- Aarón GalindoGrasshopper Club Zürich · 2007–2007
Abdou DialloBorussia Dortmund · 2018–2019
Achraf HakimiBorussia Dortmund · 2018–2020- Adel SellimiSC Freiburg · 1999–2002
Admir MehmediSC Freiburg · 2013–2014- Admir MehmediSC Freiburg · 2014–2015
Adnan JanuzajBorussia Dortmund · 2015–2016- Adolphe HugGrasshopper Club Zürich · 1941–1942
- Adriano PimentaFC Thun · 2005–2007
Adrián RamosBorussia Dortmund · 2014–2017
Ahmed Reda MadouniBorussia Dortmund · 2001–2005- Alain GeigerGrasshopper Club Zürich · 1995–1997
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Паспорт
Идентификаторы и алиасы
Roman Bürki is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Major League Soccer club St. Louis City SC. From 2014 to 2018, he played for the Switzerland national team.
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