Quick Info
| Profession | Footballer (Goalkeeper) |
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| Nationality | Austria |
| 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 Alexander Manninger
16/04/2026
Alexander Manninger, the former Arsenal and Austria goalkeeper, died at age 48 in a traffic accident near Salzburg when his car was struck and dragged by a local train at an unguarded level crossing in Nußdorf am Haunsberg around 8:20 a.m. Emergency responders performed CPR and used a defibrillator after freeing him from the wreckage, but resuscitation efforts by paramedics and police failed. He was the sole occupant of the vehicle, with no injuries reported on the train; former clubs including Arsenal, Juventus, Liverpool, and Red Bull Salzburg issued tributes confirming his passing.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Alexander Manninger |
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| Nickname | Alex Manninger |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Trained as | Carpenter |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife | Name unknown |
Career
| Position | Goalkeeper |
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| International Caps | 34 for Austria (1999-2009) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Backup goalkeeper for Arsenal's 1998 Premier League and FA Cup wins. | |
| 2. Joined Liverpool at age 39 for short-term cover in 2016. | |
| 3. Retired in 2017 to return to Austria and possibly work in building trade. | |
| 4. Died in a car-train accident at an unguarded level crossing near Salzburg. |