Sven Ulreich, German Bayern Munich goalkeeperHe has shared the toughest news of his life this Friday morning. The footballer, in a heartbreaking statement issued on his social networks, has reported death of his six -year -old son Lenborn in 2018, as a consequence of a “long and serious illness.”
Ulreich, who had tried to maintain illness in the strictest intimacy, appreciates support and about all the respect and discretion of all their relatives, both family and friends, during these last times. An emotional and heartbreaking statement published a few hours ago on its official Instagram profile.
«COn deep pain we want to communicate today that our son Len died a few weeks ago after a long and serious illness.
Making the decision to make this public is immensely difficult, but for us as a family it is an important step to create clarity both in our environment and in the public sphere. Together with our daughter, we now try step by step again to find our way to life.
Our special thanks goes to our families, friends and FC Bayern Munich for their discretion and great support in recent months – that means a lot to us.
We ask the public and the media consideration and respect for our privacy. Please abstain more consultations or requests for statements ».
Ulreich renewed his contract with Bayern Munich a few days ago Until June 30, 2026, in what can now be understood as an act of support from the Bavarian club to his goalkeeper, who has suffered the worst that can happen to a father in life, lose a son, and also being a six -year -old boy with a lifetime ahead.
Sven Ulreich's career started at Stuttgart, where he debuted in the Bundesliga in 2008, and in 2015 he arrived at FC Bayern Munich to be a second goalkeeper, a place that he has occupied all these years. His strong mentality, discipline and ability to stay ready in any circumstance have earned him respect for the costumes and fans.
One of the most commented moments of his career occurred in the semifinal of the 2018 Champions League against Real Madrid, When an unfortunate mistake of his resulted in a decisive goal. Far from collapsing, Ulreich faced the situation with self -criticism and professionalism, gaining even more the respect of his classmates and his fans, who now accompanies him in the feeling and sends mood after this tragic news.
💔 Bayern goalkeeper Sven Ulreich announces that his son Len passed away a few weeks ago following a serious illness.
Ulreich kept this topic private for weeks before saying in public today… while Bayern supported Sven and his family and contract has been extended for one year.… pic.twitter.com/9LptuhPshr
— Mickey James (@micjames1_) August 1, 2025
