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Manuel Neuer

Professional goalkeeper

Profession

Age

193

Height (cm)

March 27, 1986

Birthday

Nina Weiss

Partner

Munich, Germany

Current Location

Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Birthplace

FC Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04's youth team

School

Manu

Also known as

19M

13.4M

3.8M

Short About

Manuel Neuer is a world-renowned German goalkeeper and one of the best in the history of football. Known for his exceptional shot-stopping ability and unique sweeper-keeper style, he revolutionized the goalkeeper role by playing as an additional defender. With numerous titles and individual awards, including a World Cup victory with Germany, Neuer is widely revered for his skills, athleticism, and game-changing impact on the pitch.

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Manuel Neuer was born in Gelsenkirchen on March 27, 1986.

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Neuer started playing football at age 5.

He signed his first professional contract with Schalke 04 in 2005.

Neuer made his Bundesliga debut on August 19, 2006, against Alemannia Aachen.

He helped Schalke 04 finish second in the Bundesliga in the 2009-2010 season.

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In 2011, Neuer joined Bayern Munich for €22 million.

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Neuer has a twin brother, Marcel, who is also a professional goalkeeper.

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He is a keen skier despite suffering a foot injury during a skiing accident in 2017.

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Neuer is a devout Catholic and has faith-inspired tattoos.

He serves as an ambassador for the German children's charity 'Die Arche'.

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Neuer won the UEFA Champions League, Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and FIFA Club World Cup with Bayern Munich in 2013.

In 2014, he was named the best goalkeeper at the FIFA World Cup and won the Golden Glove award.

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Neuer set a Bundesliga record in 2015 for the longest period without conceding a goal (884 minutes).

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In 2020, he won the UEFA Champions League for the second time, along with the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and UEFA Super Cup.

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He was named the IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper for the sixth time in 2021.

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Neuer has a long-term relationship with Nina Weiss.

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He is known for his unique sweeper-keeper style and exceptional ball control.

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Neuer started the Manuel Neuer Kids Foundation, a charity for children.

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He won €500,000 for charity on a celebrity edition of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? in 2011.

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Neuer's childhood hero was former German and Schalke goalkeeper Jens Lehmann.

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His nickname is 'Manu'.

Net Worth

Estimated Net Worth:20 - 1000 Million

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Manuel Neuer's lucrative contracts and endorsement deals easily place his net worth in the 20 million to 1 billion range.

Manuel Neuer Biography

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Early Career

Manuel Neuer began his career at FC Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 and quickly rose to prominence, becoming the team's first-choice goalkeeper in 2009. He showed exceptional talent, leading Schalke 04 to a runner-up finish in the Bundesliga.

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Sweeper-Keeper

In 2011, Neuer moved to Bayern Munich where he revolutionized the goalkeeper position. His daring playing style as a sweeper-keeper caught opponents off guard, as he confidently rushed off his line to intercept balls and act as an additional defender.

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World Cup Triumph

The pinnacle of Neuer's career came in 2014 when he captained the German national team to victory in the FIFA World Cup. His exceptional shot-stopping abilities and command of the game earned him the Golden Glove award as the tournament's best goalkeeper.

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Interests and Charity

Outside of football, Neuer enjoys skiing and has actively engaged in charitable work. He has served as an ambassador for the German children's charity 'Die Arche' and uses his platform to raise awareness for refugees.