Born in Germany on 3 August 1988, Sven Ulreich is a prominent goalkeeper currently playing for Bayern Munich. At an imposing 6ft 3in (1.92m) and weighing 13st 3lb (84kg), Ulreich sports jersey number 26 for the Bundesliga team.
His market value is reportedly around £426k, as stated by Transfermarkt. Ulreich's commitment to Bayern Munich is set to continue until 30 June 2025, with 5 months remaining on his current contract at the time of writing.
Ulreich's career can be traced back to July 1998 when he joined Stuttgart as a trainee. Over several Bundesliga seasons, from 2007-2008 through to 2014-2015, Ulreich made a significant contribution to Stuttgart's league matches, with appearances ranging between 11 in his debut season to a consistent 34 in the years between 2010 and 2013. His final season with Stuttgart saw him on the field for 28 league matches.
In July 2015, Ulreich transitioned to Bayern Munich for a fee of approximately £3m. His presence in league matches for the Bavarian club over the years has varied, from the 2017 - 2018 season where he played in 29 games, down to a single match in the 2015 - 2016, 2019 - 2020, and the current 2024 - 2025 seasons. Evolution this season (2024 - 2025) currently stands at a single appearance.
A brief stint away from Bayern Munich saw Ulreich join Hamburg in the 2. Bundesliga in Germany in October 2020. His performance that season resulted in 32 first team appearances in league matches. His time in Hamburg was short-lived, however, and he returned to Bayern Munich in July 2021.
Since his return, Ulreich's participation at Bayern mirrors earlier patterns varying from a single match in the 2019 - 2020 season, to the high of 29 matches in the 2017 - 2018 season.
Notably, Ulreich has been a stable inclusion for Bayern Munich in the Champions League, starting three times in the 2023 - 2024 season, and making a single substitute appearance in the following season of 2024 - 2025.
