Manuel Neuer is a German professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper and captain of both the Bundesliga club Bayern Munich and the Germany National team. He is regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the sport.
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Neuer has been described as a “sweeper-keeper” because of his playing style and speed when rushing off his line to anticipate opponents and going out of the goalkeeper box. He was named the best goalkeeper of the decade from 2011 to 2020 by IFFHS.
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Has Manuel Neuer Ever Scored a Goal?
Everyone is used to Manuel Neuer stopping goals, less so him scoring them. But the German goalkeeper once channelled his superb distribution by winning an aerial ball before tucking the ball coolly past the keeper – and all while celebrating his birthday.
Why Is Manuel Neuer Not Playing For Germany?
Manuel Neuer is not playing for Germany because of a shoulder problem. He was pictured last year wearing a plaster over the affected area. Ahead of the World Cup in Qatar, the 36-year-old Neuer has not played since October 8 because of the injury.
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