10 Facts about Manuel Neuer

Post On: May 15, 2017
By: Agustina
In: Sports

You will be informed with a famous professional footballer on Facts about Manuel Neuer. He was born on March 27th, 1986 as Manuel Peter Neuer. He is a member of national team of Germany. Now he plays for Bayern Munich for Bundesliga. In the German national team, he earns the position as the captain. In Bayern Munich, he became a vice-captain. His position is as a goalkeeper. Check out other impressive facts about Neuer below:

Facts about Manuel Neuer 1: the nickname

Neuer is often badged as “sweeper-keeper” due to his speed and special style in the game.

Facts about Manuel Neuer 2: the impressive ability

Neuer has an impressive ability as a goalkeeper. He knows how to distribute and control the ball precisely. Moreover, he has great long throwing range. The shot-stopping ability of Neuer is also impressive. His quick reflexes amaze the people.

Facts about Manuel Neuer

Facts about Manuel Neuer

Facts about Manuel Neuer 3: the best goalkeepers

Since 2013, Neuer has received the World’s Goalkeeper award from IFFHS for four consecutive years.



Facts about Manuel Neuer 4: 2014 FIFA World Cup

Germany appeared as the winner for 2014 FIFA World Cup. During the tournament, Neuer was awarded with Golden Glove award for he became the best goalkeeper.

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Facts about Manuel Neuer 5: the FIFA Ballon d’Or award

He became the candidate for FIFA Ballon d’Or award in 2014. However, the voting placed him in the third place after Messi and Ronaldo.

Manuel Neuer Image

Manuel Neuer Image

Facts about Manuel Neuer 6: Schalke 04 II

In 2003-04, 2004-05, 2006-07 and 2008-09, he became the player for Schalke 04 II. The Bundesliga debut for Neuer was during 2006-07 season when Frank Rost was injured. He had to replace him. At that time, he was only 20 years old.

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Facts about Manuel Neuer 7: German League Cup

He participated in German League Cup for 2007-08 by having three matches. He led the game into penalties when Schalke was against Porto on March 5th, 2008.

Facts about Manuel Neuer 8: 2010–11 season

Neuer earned the position as a captain in 2010-11 season. During the final season, Neuer earned DFB Pokal.

Manuel Neuer

Manuel Neuer

Facts about Manuel Neuer 9: Schalke fans

Schalke fans criticized Neuer for he left the club for their rival Bayern Munich.

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Facts about Manuel Neuer 10: the contract

Neuer had a contract with Bayern Munich for five years until June 2016. The transfer fee reached €22 million.

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