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Manuel Neuer age, height, career, wife and net worth

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Abraham Odhiambo
March 24, 2023

Manuel Neuer age, height, career, wife and net worth. Photo/ ESPN.

Manuel Neuer is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Bayern Munich and the German national team
He is one of the most successful footballers, having won 28 trophies with Bayern Munich and a FIFA World Cup with Germany
Manuel Neuer and his wife Nina Weiss divorced in 2020

Manuel Neuer is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers of all time; yet, a good number of fans have not read his biography.

To begin with, Manuel Neuer is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Bayern Munich and the German national team. He is one of the most successful footballers, having won 28 trophies with Bayern Munich and a FIFA World Cup with Germany.

Manuel Neuer. Photo/ Sky Sports.

In 2014, the talented goalkeeper finished third in the Ballon d’Or voting just behind Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. That same year, he was awarded IFFHS World’s Best Goalkeeper and Best European Goalkeeper.

Neuer’s other individual awards include Germany National Team Player of the Year, IFFHS World Best Goalkeeper of the Decade, Footballer of the Year in Germany, The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year and Ballon d’Or Dream Team (silver).

In a nutshell, we bring you Manuel Neuer biography which includes his football journey, career earnings, net worth and personal life.

Manuel Neuer Biography

Full Name	Manuel Peter Neuer
Source of wealth	Football
Age	36
Place of Birth	Gelsenkirchen, West Germany
Height	1.93 m
Nationality	German
Date of birth	27 March 1986
Occupation	Footballer
Marital Status	Divorced

Career

Manuel Neuer began playing football at a very young age. He was two years old when he received his first football. The future Bayern Munich star played his first match on 3 March 1991, a few days before turning 5.

Neuer attended Gesamtschule Berger Feld, a secondary school located on the Erle region. The school is notable for producing professional footballers such as Joe Matip and Mesut Ozil, among others.

Neuer joined Schalke 04 youth system in 1991 and went through the ranks before making his senior debut in 2004. During his time with Schalke 04, Neuer helped the team win the DFL-Ligapokal in 2005 and the 2010-11 DFB-Pokal.

Manuel Neuer biography. Photo/ ESPN.

Manuel Neuer made his move to Bayern Munich in the summer of 2011, signing a five-year contract. In his first season with the Bavarians, Neuer played a massive role as they reached the final of the UEFA Champions League. However, they lost to Chelsea on penalty shoot-outs after 1-1 draw.

Manuel Neuer has since been a crucial player for Bayern Munich over the years. He has helped the German giants win several trophies, including two UEFA Champions League, two FIFA Club World Cups and 10 Bundesliga titles.

The 36-year-old goalkeeper announced in December last year that he suffered a broken leg. He has not played any game for the Bavarians since start of this year and is expected to miss the rest of the season.

Career Earnings And Net Worth

On this part of Manuel Neuer biography we look at his career earnings over the years and net worth as of 2023. According to Capology.com, Manuel Neuer has earned a gross total of over 127 million Euros in his playing career.

When he first joined Bayern Munich, his annual salary was 5.8 million Euros. During the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons, Neuer earned 14 million Euros. The goalkeeper’s salary during the 2019-20 season was 20 million Euros. He earned 21 million Euros last season.

Neuer’s current contract sees him pocket 403,846 Euros per week playing for Bayern Munich. According to a source, Manuel Neuer’s net worth is estimated to be $40 million.

Personal Life

Manuel Neuer biography would be incomplete without talking about his personal life. Neuer was in a relationship with Kathrin Gilch up to 2014. He started dating Nina Weiss the following year and got married in May 2017. Neuer and Nina divorced in early 2020. He is currently dating Anika Bissel.

Neuer is a Catholic and supports Gelsenkirchen-based Catholic social action group in campaigning against child poverty.

FAQs

How old is Manuel Neuer?

Born on 27 March 1986, Manuel Neuer is 36 years old.

What is Manuel Neuer’s net worth?

Manuel Neuer has a net worth of $40 million.

What is Manuel Neuer’s weekly salary?

Manuel Neuer currently earns €403,846 gross per week.

Does Manuel Neuer have a wife?

Abraham Odhiambo

Abraham Odhiambo is an avid sports fan who loves to write about football, boxing and wrestling. He's a big supporter of Manchester United. He's pursuing a bachelor's degree in Communication and Media at Egerton University.

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Manuel Neuer Biography

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Career Earnings And Net Worth

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What is Manuel Neuer’s net worth?

What is Manuel Neuer’s weekly salary?

Does Manuel Neuer have a wife?

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