Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Footballer (Goalkeeper) |
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| Nationality | Austrian |
| Date of Birth | 04/06/1977 |
| Age | 48 years (died on 16, Apr, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Salzburg, Austria |
| Date of Death | 16/04/2026 |
Latest News about Alex Manninger
16/04/2026
Alex Manninger, the former Arsenal and Austria goalkeeper, tragically died at age 48 after his car was struck by a passenger train at an unguarded level crossing in Nußdorf am Haunsberg near Salzburg on April 16, 2026. Manninger was driving alone in his VW minivan when the collision occurred around 8:20 AM; he survived the initial impact but died from his injuries shortly after paramedics arrived despite resuscitation efforts including CPR and defibrillator use. His boyhood club Red Bull Salzburg confirmed the death, stating they mourn their former goalkeeper, while police reported the train driver and passengers were unharmed.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Alexander Manninger was an Austrian professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played internationally for the Austria national team on 33 occasions, including at UEFA Euro 2008, and represented football clubs in Italy, Germany, Austria, and England. He was instrumental in Arsenal's Double victory in 1998 and played for 14 different clubs throughout his career, including Red Bull Salzburg, Juventus, Udinese, Torino, Bologna, Fiorentina, Espanyol, Augsburg, and Liverpool. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.88 m (6'2") |
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| Position | Goalkeeper |
Personal Life
| Spouse | Emily Manninger |
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Career
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| International | Austria national team - 33 appearances, including UEFA Euro 2008 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Played in a memorable Manchester United away game in March 1998 where Marc Overmars scored the only goal | |
| 2. Had a rapid fall from player of the month to third choice keeper at Arsenal after the club signed Richard Wright in 2001 | |
| 3. Made his Liverpool debut at age 39 but failed to make any competitive appearances before retiring | |
| 4. Played for 14 different clubs throughout his professional career |