Alexander Manninger Dies at 48 After Decorated European Career

Former Austrian goalkeeper Alexander Manninger has passed away at the age of 48. He earned 33 international caps and was part of Austria’s EURO 2008 squad. Manninger won a domestic double with Arsenal from 1997-98 and a Serie A title with Juventus from 2011-12, building a reputation as a reliable second-choice goalkeeper.

In the football world, the passing of Alexander Manninger at the age of 48 has brought an end to a long and respected career. The former Austrian international was known for his reliability and professionalism, featuring for several top European clubs across 5 leagues. Manninger earned 33 caps for Austria and was part of the squad for UEFA EURO 2008, although he did not play in the tournament.

At the club level, he represented major sides such as Arsenal FC and Juventus FC. He was a member of Arsenal’s historic 1997-98 squad that secured the domestic double and later won the Serie A title with Juventus in the 2011-12 season. Throughout his career, Manninger often played as a second-choice goalkeeper but built a strong reputation for consistency.

He provided dependable support to top keepers like Gianluigi Buffon and David Seaman. The Austrian Football Association paid tribute to his calm nature, professionalism, and contribution to the game, highlighting his lasting impact on young goalkeepers and Austrian football.