Manuel Neuer

• Full name: Manuel Peter Neuer
• Date of birth: March 27, 1986
• Place of birth: Gelsenkirchen, West Germany
• Nationality: German
• Position: Goalkeeper
• Height: 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career (selected)

• Schalke 04 (Youth: 1991–2005; Senior: 2005–2011) — Broke into senior team and became first-choice goalkeeper, featuring in Bundesliga and Champions League appearances.
• Bayern Munich (2011–present) — Longtime starting goalkeeper, winning multiple Bundesliga titles, DFB-Pokals, UEFA Champions League (notably 2012–13), UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup. Regarded as a key leader and captain for club and country.

International career with Germany

• Senior debut: 2009
• Caps: Over 100 appearances for the Germany national team (centurion)
• Major tournaments: UEFA European Championships and FIFA World Cups. Starter and captain during Germany's 2014 FIFA World Cup victory in Brazil, widely praised for tournament performances including penalty shootout saves and sweeping goalkeeper role.

Playing style and recognition

• Renowned as a "sweeper-keeper": highly skilled at coming off his line to clear through balls, excellent with feet and distribution.
• Strong shot-stopping ability, command of the penalty area, and leadership qualities.
• Award highlights: UEFA Best Player in Europe nominations, IFFHS World’s Best Goalkeeper awards, and inclusion in FIFPro World XI and UEFA Team of the Year selections across multiple seasons.

Notable facts

• Considered one of the best goalkeepers of his generation and a transformative figure in modern goalkeeping.
• Served as Germany captain for several years and has been Bayern Munich captain since the late 2010s.

Current status — Active professional at Bayern Munich and previously an integral part of the Germany national team; status may vary with injuries or national team selection updates.