Player: Manuel Neuer
Serie: Topps Match Attax 2024/2025
Type: Trophy Triumph
Number: 439
Card Opening: #62
Manuel Neuer, born on March 27, 1986, in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers in football history. Standing at 1.93 meters (6 feet 4 inches) tall, Neuer’s imposing presence and exceptional skills have earned him numerous accolades and records throughout his career.
Neuer began his professional career with Schalke 04, where he played from 2005 to 2011. During his time at Schalke, he won the DFB-Pokal and DFL-Ligapokal and was appointed club captain in 2010. In 2011, Neuer made a high-profile move to Bayern Munich, where he has since become a cornerstone of the team. With Bayern, Neuer has won an impressive 28 trophies, including eleven Bundesliga titles and two UEFA Champions League titles in 2013 and 2020.
Neuer’s playing style is often described as that of a “sweeper-keeper” due to his ability to rush off his line and anticipate opponents’ moves. This unique style has revolutionized the role of the goalkeeper in modern football. Neuer has set numerous records in the Bundesliga, including the most clean sheets recorded in the competition, with 224, and the most clean sheets in a single season, with 21 in the 2015–16 campaign. He was also the fastest player to reach 100 Bundesliga clean sheets, achieving this milestone after only 183 appearances.
On the international stage, Neuer has been a key player for the German national team since his debut in 2009. He was the first-choice goalkeeper for Germany in the 2010 FIFA World Cup and played a crucial role in their 2014 World Cup victory, where he was awarded the Golden Glove for being the best goalkeeper of the tournament. Neuer has earned 124 caps for Germany and has represented his country in multiple UEFA European Championships and FIFA World Cups.
Throughout his career, Neuer has been recognized with numerous individual awards, including the Best FIFA Goalkeeper in 2020 and the IFFHS World’s Best Goalkeeper a joint-record five times. His remarkable achievements and contributions to the sport have solidified his legacy as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time.
