Manuel Neuer German Footballer Born 1986 in Gelsenkirchen
Manuel Neuer · association football player · German
Biography
Manuel Neuer, born 27 March 1986 in Gelsenkirchen, is a German footballer. He is known for spells at Germany men's national association football team (2009–2026) and FC Bayern Munich (2011–).
Early life
His education includes Gesamtschule Berger Feld.
Career
Manuel Neuer plays in the goalkeeper role. In 2004, he is first listed with FC Schalke 04 II. Manuel Neuer has worn the colours of 8 teams on record, including Germany men's national association football team, FC Bayern Munich and Schalke 04. From 2009 to 2026, he played for Germany men's national association football team. FC Bayern Munich is the newest entry in his career list, from 2011. At Germany men's national association football team (2009–2026), his team-mates on record include Marc-André ter Stegen, Thomas Müller and Toni Kroos. FC Bayern Munich team-mates from the same years include Thomas Müller, David Alaba and Jérôme Boateng.
Recognition
Manuel Neuer’s wins include the Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia, awarded in 2019. The list of wins also includes the Bavarian Order of Merit and a Fritz Walter Medal (2005). Awards come to 12 wins in total.
Teams
8 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2004–2008 | FC Schalke 04 II | Goalkeeper |
| 2004 | Germany national under-18 football team | Goalkeeper |
| 2004–2005 | Germany national under-19 football team | Goalkeeper |
| 2005–2006 | Germany national under-20 football team | Goalkeeper |
| 2006–2009 | Germany national under-21 football team | Goalkeeper |
| 2006–2011 | Schalke 04 | Goalkeeper |
| 2009–2026 | Germany men's national association football team | Goalkeeper |
| 2011– | FC Bayern Munich | Goalkeeper |
Awards and nominations
12 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper | Won | |
| 2019 | Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia | Won | |
| 2016 | IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper | Won | |
| 2015 | IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper | Won | |
| 2014 | German Footballer of the Year | Won | |
| 2014 | Golden Glove Award | Won | |
| 2014 | IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper | Won | |
| 2013 | IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper | Won | |
| 2011 | German Footballer of the Year | Won | |
| 2010 | Silbernes Lorbeerblatt | Won | |
| 2005 | Fritz Walter Medal | Won | |
| Bavarian Order of Merit | Won |
Personal life
He studied at Gesamtschule Berger Feld.
Manuel Neuer on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 15M @manuelneuer
- Engagement rate
- 1.72% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 255,015
- Average comments
- 2,999 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Manuel Neuer?
Manuel Neuer is 40 years old, born on 27 March 1986 in Gelsenkirchen.
What is Manuel Neuer known for?
Manuel Neuer is a goalkeeper who has played for Germany men's national association football team and FC Bayern Munich.
How tall is Manuel Neuer?
Manuel Neuer is 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) tall.
What is Manuel Neuer’s nationality?
Manuel Neuer is German, born in Gelsenkirchen.
Has Manuel Neuer won any awards?
Yes. 12 awards are on record, including IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper (2020).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q107365), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Bryan Berlin · CC BY-SA 4.0
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