Name: Manuel Neuer

Full name: Manuel Peter Neuer

Date of birth: 27 March 1986

Place of birth: Gelsenkirchen, West Germany

Nationality: German

Position: Goalkeeper

Club career (highlights):

• Schalke 04 (Youth–2006; Senior 2006–2011) — Developed through Schalke's youth system and became first-choice keeper, winning the DFB-Pokal in 2011.
• Bayern Munich (2011–present) — Long-time Bayern number one, winning numerous Bundesliga titles, DFB-Pokals and the UEFA Champions League (2012–13, 2019–20).

International career (Germany):

• Senior debut: 2009
• Caps: 100+ (captain during much of his international career)
• Major tournaments: UEFA Euro 2012, 2016; FIFA World Cup 2010, 2014 (winner), 2018; UEFA Euro 2012 (runner-up not applicable), etc.
• Honors: FIFA World Cup 2014 winner; awarded the Golden Glove as best goalkeeper of the 2014 World Cup.

Playing style and attributes:

• Renowned as a “sweeper-keeper” — aggressive off his line, excellent with feet and distribution.
• Strong shot-stopping, commanding in the penalty area, excellent reflexes and leadership.

Individual honors (selected):

• FIFA World Cup Golden Glove: 2014
• IFFHS World’s Best Goalkeeper (multiple years)
• Bayern and Bundesliga Player of the Season awards (multiple)

Notable facts:

• Considered one of the greatest goalkeepers of his generation.
• Known for redefining the modern goalkeeper role with proactive positioning and ball-playing ability.