Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Manuel Peter Neuer |
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| Nickname(s) | Manu, Snapper |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 4" (193 cm) |
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| Weight | 90 Kg (198 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
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| Hometown | Ruhr, Germany |
| School | Gesamtschule Berger Feld |
| Religion | Christianity (Roman Catholic) |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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Family
| Father | Peter Neuer (police officer) | ||||
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| Mother | Marita Neuer | ||||
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Career
| Coach/Mentor | Toni Tapalovic |
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| Professional Debut | 19 August 2006 for Schalke |
| International Debut | 2 June 2009 for Germany against the United Arab Emirates |
| Jersey Number | #1 (for Germany and Bayern Munich) |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
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Favourites
| Goalkeeper (Football) | Jens Lehmann |
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| Food | Potato fritters with salmon and salad |
| Colour | Green |
| Music Band | U2 |
| Song | "No Games" by Serani |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/manuelneuer/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/manuel.neuer/ | |
| https://twitter.com/manuel_neuer |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Manuel Neuer is highly regarded as one of the top goalkeepers globally. | |
| He is praised for his exceptional reflexes, shot-stopping skills, distribution abilities, leadership qualities, and charitable contributions. | |
| Growing up in Ruhr with his older brother Marcel, Manuel admired German footballer Jens Lehmann. | |
| He reportedly received his first football at the age of two. | |
| There is a childhood photo of Manuel Neuer available. | |
| Manuel developed a passion for the game early on, playing in various settings like the street, garden, yard, and nearby football fields. | |
| During his childhood, he was notably shy, a trait that persisted even after becoming a world-class player. | |
| Manuel attended Gesamtschule Berger Feld, a school shared by other notable footballers like Mesut Özil. | |
| His first football match was played on 3 March 1991, just before his fifth birthday. | |
| There is a childhood picture of Manuel Neuer that can be found. | |
| In the 2010-2011 season, he captained Schalke and guided them to their maiden appearance in the Champions League semi-finals. | |
| After announcing his departure from Schalke following the 2011-2012 season, he faced criticism from the club's fans. | |
| Manuel Neuer transferred to Bayern Munich on 1 June 2011, signing a €22 million, five-year contract, becoming the second-costliest goalkeeper in history after Gianluigi Buffon. | |
| He played a crucial role in Bayern's progress to the 2011-2012 Champions League semi-finals by saving penalty kicks from Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaká. | |
| Manuel Neuer notably stopped a penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo during the 2011-2012 Champions League semi-final. | |
| He extended his contract with Bayern until 2019 on 2 May 2014. | |
| Renowned as a "sweeper-keeper," Manuel is known for his active role beyond the penalty area. | |
| Germany emerged victorious in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, with Neuer earning the Golden Glove award for the best goalkeeper of the tournament. | |
| He further prolonged his stay at Bayern until 2021 on 20 April 2016. | |
| Manuel Neuer captained Germany's national team for the first time during the World Cup on 17 June 2018. |
