Manuel Neuer

Manuel Neuer is a highly decorated German professional footballer, widely recognized for his revolutionary goalkeeping style and leadership on both club and international stages. After making his professional debut in 2005, Manuel Neuer quickly established himself as a formidable presence in German football. He debuted in the Bundesliga during the 2006-2007 season with Schalke 04, where he notably secured the DFL-Ligapokal in 2005 and later the DFB-Pokal in 2011. Neuer’s international career began by winning the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 2009, the same year he made his senior team debut for Germany.

In 2020, he reached his 200th clean sheet for Bayern in just 394 matches across all competitions. His record-breaking achievements continued in 2021, surpassing Oliver Kahn’s Bundesliga clean sheet record with 205, and celebrating his 300th Bundesliga victory in his 447th game. Neuer’s career milestones include playing his 500th match for FC Bayern in 2024, followed by his 500th Bundesliga match. In 2024, Neuer equaled and then broke Iker Casillas’ record for most clean sheets in the Champions League, achieving his 58th.

The same year, he celebrated his 250th clean sheet with Bayern Munich in all competitions and officially retired from international football, concluding a distinguished career with 124 caps for Germany. Looking ahead, Neuer extended his contract with Bayern until June 2026 in 2025. That year, he also played his 150th Champions League match for the club and became the oldest Bayern player to appear in a Champions League fixture, underscoring his enduring impact and elite status.