Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger, 48, died in a car accident, According to accounts, his automobile was hit by a train. In a translated message, Red Bull Salzburg stated: “We are in grief for our former goalie Alexander Manninger, who was cruelly injured in a traffic accident. Our sympathies are with his family and friends. Rest in peace, Alexander. 🕊️”
In response to the news, one person wrote: “🕊️ 🕯️ Fly high, Alex, just like you did as a successful goalie!” “RIP,” while another said: “Rest in peace 🕯🙏.”
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Austrian Football Association sporting director Peter Schottel praised him, saying, “Alexander Manninger was a great advocate for Austrian football, both on and off the ground.
“His professionalism, composure and reliability made him an integral part of his teams and the national team.”His accomplishments merit the highest appreciation and will be remembered forever.”
When Alex Manninger joined Arsenal in 1997, he became the first Austrian footballer to play in the Premier League. He played 39 games for the team, winning the league title and the FA Cup. Fabrizio Romano reported Alex’s death on X.
Fabrizio Romano wrote: “Alex Manninger, a former Juventus and Arsenal goalkeeper, died in a vehicle accident at 48. Rest in peace, Alex.”
Alex Manninger also played for Juventus; the club’s statement on his death goes as follows: “All of Juventus, its fans, and the entire football world today mourn the loss of Alexander Manninger, who has tragically passed away at the age of 48.”
“He arrived in Turin in the summer of 2008 and spent four seasons with Juventus, demonstrating that the role of goalkeeper is more than just making saves; it is also about charisma, dependability, and a quiet spirit of sacrifice.”
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