Talia Sommer (Hebrew: טליה זומר; born 19 February 2004) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder. Born in the United States, she is an Israeli international.[1]

Talia Sommer
Personal information
Date of birth (2004-02-19) February 19, 2004 (age 20)
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Butler Bulldogs
Number 18
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Butler Bulldogs 36 (11)
International career
2021– Israel 21 (3)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 6 June 2024

Early life

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Sommer moved from the United States to Israel at the age of six.[2]

Education

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Sommer attended Herzliya Hebrew Gymnasium in Israel.[3] She then attended Butler University in the United States, where she studied physics.[4]

Career

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Sommer was described as "one of the most promising players in Israeli women's soccer".[5]

Style of play

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Sommer mainly operates as an attacking midfielder.[6]

International goals

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No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 31 May 2024 Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland   Scotland 1–4 1–4 UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying

Personal life

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Sommer is the daughter of a political science professor.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "שחקי אותה כמו זהבי: הקשיים של הכדורגלנית המבטיחה טליה זומר". walla.co.il.
  2. ^ ""רוצה להיות אחת השחקניות הטובות בעולם"". sport5.co.il.
  3. ^ "מעבר יוקרתי? זומר יצאה למבחנים באתלטיקו". ynet.co.il.
  4. ^ ""מה הטעם בלקטול אותנו"". israelhayom.co.il.
  5. ^ ""הייתי מראה איזו שחקנית אני באתלטיקו"". sport5.co.il.
  6. ^ "הרשימה בחו"ל: טליה זומר הליגיונרית של העונה". one.co.il.
  7. ^ ""When I play soccer, I feel 100% completely Talia"".