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Former Austrian goalkeeper Alex Manninger has died tragically at the age of 48 after a serious accident in which his car collided with a train. The incident has shocked the football world, with many reactions.
Manninger rose to prominence during his time at Arsenal, where he made 64 appearances between 1997 and 2002. During this time, he was part of a successful team that won the Premier League and the FA Cup.
He began his career with Red Bull Salzburg and then played for a large number of European clubs, playing for around 14 teams, including Juventus, Udinese and Augsburg.
In 2016, at the age of 39, he signed a short-term contract with Liverpool, but failed to make his debut for the English team.
During his time at Arsenal, Manninger was primarily a backup to legendary goalkeeper David Seaman. However, he took on a more prominent role towards the end of the 1997–98 season, following Seaman's injury.
His contribution was decisive in several key matches, including the important victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford. His performances were also recognised with the Premier League Player of the Month award for March 1998.
At the national level, Maninger represented Austria in 33 matches. He was part of the squad that participated in the EURO 2008 tournament held in his native country.
The sports director of the Austrian Football Association, Peter Shotel, highly praised his figure, describing him as an excellent ambassador of Austrian football.
According to him, Maninger's professionalism, calmness and reliability made him an important element on every team he played for, both on and off the field.
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