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Manuel Neuer

(1986) Association Football Player

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Manuel Neuer says age isn’t a reliable measure of ability, noting that some 50‑year‑olds still think and act like children. He enjoys studying other sports’ goalkeepers, such as handball and ice hockey, to discover new ways to play. He admits that a football match is unpredictable, and that a goalkeeper must be ready to be called upon at any moment.

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Manuel Neuer is an association football player.

Quick Facts About Manuel Neuer

Born: March 27, 1986
Profession: Association Football Player

About Manuel Neuer

Manuel Peter Neuer is a German professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich, which he captains. Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential goalkeepers of all time, Neuer has been described as a "sweeper-keeper" because of his playing style and speed when rushing off his line to anticipate opponents, often going out of the penalty area. He was named the best goalkeeper of the decade from 2011 to 2020 by IFFHS.

Quotes by Manuel Neuer

I think I am capable of captaincy.

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I know how Mesut Ozil takes penalties.

Football

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For me, the Bundesliga is a great league.

Football

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FC Bayern are only my second club.

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As a keeper, you can't be afraid.

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I'm the 11th field player.

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I want to win lots of titles.

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I am always motivated.

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I am convinced by my style of play, so I take risks without much hesitation.

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Take what's useful, leave out what's useless, and add a bit of yourself!

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I'm not the sort of person who poses in their underwear.

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For me, it's more important to win a team award, like a World Cup.

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On the pitch, I conduct and organise. I'm loud.

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I do not like the red carpet; I prefer the green pitch.

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I did not know that Ramos would prefer to send his ball up to the heavens.

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It's a bitter thing to have one or more defenders missing.

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I love to tackle, especially when the grass is wet, but my main aim is to be a complete goalkeeper who can…

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A keeper has to adjust his game to the team. If the team moves further up, he has to do the same.…

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If you look at the history of Manchester United, they are always a big side, so there is no time of underestimating…

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The calmness and confidence I take into matches has an effect not only on our rivals but also on my team-mates, who…

Confidence

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Obviously, I couldn't imagine that my career would go so well. When I first started, I wanted to play out of goal.…

Career

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I have always been interested in finding new ways to play and have looked at handball keepers and ice hockey goal-minders. It…

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To be a modern goalkeeper, I have to think offensively, to initiate our attacking moves safely and securely.

Football

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I've trained under a lot of coaches and always picked up elements that develop a player.

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I think as long as I feel good and am able to perform on a high level, I will keep playing because…

Football

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I have a lot of respect for Messi and for everything that he has achieved. He is very humble. But it's crucial…

Boss

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At Bayern, I was used to coming out of my box to try and clear up dangerous situations. The World Cup was…

Chance

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What's mostly left after a match? The scenes in front of the goal where the attackers are the highlights of the play.…

Football

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I'm not the sort of person who poses in their underwear. I hate the red carpet. I prefer the green grass. After…

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The goalkeeper always starts again at nil, even when you're 2-0 down. It always starts again at scratch. It's a completely mental…

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I have three goalkeepers who really inspired me. Jens Lehmann was my idol because he played for Schalke and was really progressive…

Football

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I have a good record in shoot-outs. In such moments, I'm always confident of making at least a couple of stops; I…

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Every player has different skills.

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The team is the star at Manchester United.

Football

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I love to compete with the very best. That's why I feel great at FC Bayern.

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It's a great thing to play a final in your capital city.

City

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As a goalkeeper, I talk a lot to my fellow players on and off the pitch.

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You cannot compare warm-ups with World Cup games.

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Before important games, I don't change my preparation.

Change

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Because life constantly poses challenges, living demands courage

Challenges

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