Alex Manninger

Professional Footballer (Goalkeeper)

Austrian Salzburg, Austria

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Footballer (Goalkeeper)
NationalityAustrian
Date of Birth04/06/1977
Age48 years (died on 16, Apr, 2026)
BirthplaceSalzburg, Austria
Date of Death16/04/2026

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SummaryAustrian 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.

Physical Stats & More

Height1.88 m (6'2")
PositionGoalkeeper

Career

Clubs
  • Club: Salzburg Country: Austria
  • Club: Steyr Country: Austria
  • Club: Grazer AK Country: Austria
  • Club: Arsenal Country: England Years: 1997-2002 Notes: Joined from AK Grazer; played as reserve to David Seaman; got first chance in 1998 aged 20
  • Club: Fiorentina Country: Italy Notes: Loan move
  • Club: Espanyol Country: Spain Notes: Transferred for around £1m
  • Club: Augsburg Country: Germany Duration: Four years
  • Club: Liverpool Country: England Years: 2016-2017 Appearances: 0 Notes: Announced retirement at end of season
InternationalAustria 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
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