Terrible news has shaken Bayern Munich: Sven Ulreich announces the death of his son.

A grave loss has struck Bayern Munich and, in particular, Sven Ulreich , the team's goalkeeper, who lost his beloved son Len, just six years old. Ulreich's grief is shared by his fans and teammates, who in this difficult time are rallying around him with affection and solidarity.

Who is Sven Ulreich: Bayern Munich's goalkeeper?

Sven Ulreich, born in 1988, is one of the most experienced goalkeepers in German football. After starting his professional career with Stuttgart, he joined Bayern Munich in 2015 , where he served as Manuel Neuer's assistant, often starting in his absence.

In nearly a decade with the Bavarian jersey, he made 94 appearances , becoming a mainstay of the team and helping them win numerous trophies, including eight Bundesliga titles, the 2020 Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup, and several domestic cups. He recently renewed his contract with Bayern until 2026 , confirming the club's faith in him.

The week was dark for the football world with another terrible piece of news: Sven Ulreich announced, together with his wife Lisa, the death of their son Len , just 6 years old. The child had been battling a serious illness , but sadly he passed away.

"It is with deep sorrow that we wish to announce that our son Len passed away a few weeks ago after a long and serious illness. Making this news public is an extremely difficult decision for us , but it represents an important step for our family, aiming to bring clarity both to our community and to the public. Together with our daughter, we are now trying, step by step, to find our way back to life ," a post on social media read.

The family chose to share the news with utmost confidentiality only a few days after his passing, also thanking Bayern Munich for their discretion in this time of deep grief. This sad loss affects not only Ulreich, but the entire sporting community, which stands with him in this most difficult moment.