Alex Manninger performed for Arsenal, Liverpool and Juventus at peak of his profession whereas profitable 33 Austria caps.
Printed On 16 Apr 2026
Former Austria goalkeeper Alex Manninger, who performed for Arsenal and a string of Italian golf equipment, has died at the age of 48 when the automobile he was driving was hit by a prepare at a crossing close to Salzburg.
The Austrian Soccer Affiliation (OEFB) and golf equipment related to the participant, who retired as knowledgeable in 2017, mourned his passing on Thursday.
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Manninger made 33 appearances for Austria and performed for Arsenal from 1997 to 2001 with the membership profitable the league title and FA Cup within the 1997-1998 season. He ended his profession at Liverpool in 2017.
In Italy, the Austrian performed for Fiorentina, Torino, Bologna, Siena, Udinese and Juventus.
“Alexander Manninger was an impressive ambassador of Austrian soccer on and off the pitch,” OEFB Sporting Director Peter Schoettel mentioned in an announcement.
“Along with his worldwide profession, he has set requirements and impressed and formed many younger goalkeepers. His professionalism, his calmness and his reliability made him an vital a part of his groups and in addition of the nationwide group.”
Salzburg police mentioned in an announcement that the accident occurred about 8:20am (06:20 GMT). First responders freed the driving force from the car, however resuscitation was unsuccessful.
“In line with preliminary investigations, the automobile was hit by a railcar of the Salzburger Lokalbahn whereas crossing the railway crossing and dragged alongside. The motive force was alone within the car. The prepare driver was unhurt,” the police mentioned.
Fiorentina mentioned they may observe a minute’s silence and put on black armbands for Thursday’s house Convention League recreation with Crystal Palace whereas league leaders Arsenal conveyed their shock on social media.
Different golf equipment, together with Liverpool, issued statements of condolence.
“In the present day is a really unhappy day. We’ve got misplaced not solely an awesome athlete, however a person of uncommon values: humility, dedication, and an distinctive sense of professionalism,” Juventus mentioned
“Alex Manninger can be remembered for the instance he set, on and off the pitch.”
