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Former Arsenal & Liverpool star Alex Manninger dies aged 48
Former Arsenal and Liverpool goalkeeper Alex Manninger has tragically died in a car crash at the age of 48.
The Austrian’s passing has been announced by another of his former clubs, Red Bull Salzburg, in a post on X, formerly Twitter.
The post read: “We mourn our former goalkeeper Alexander Manninger, who tragically lost his life in a traffic accident. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Rest in peace, Alexander.”
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See below for the post, which shows a picture of Manninger during one of the two spells he had with Salzburg throughout a playing career that spanned over 20 years…
Wir trauern um unseren ehemaligen Torhüter Alexander Manninger, der tragisch bei einem Verkehrsunfall verunglückt ist. Unsere Gedanken sind bei seiner Familie und seinen Freunden. Ruhe in Frieden, Alexander. ?? pic.twitter.com/AjfpNOwNU7
— FC Red Bull Salzburg (@RedBullSalzburg) April 16, 2026
Alex Manninger’s career
Manninger is perhaps most well known in England for his spell with Arsenal as a youngster, where he played a key role in their 1997/98 double-winning season.
Despite not being a particularly big name before he arrived, Manninger put in a series of strong displays late on in the campaign when called upon to fill in for the injured David Seaman.
Manninger has remained fondly remembered by Gunners supporters for his contribution to the club’s success in the Premier League and FA Cup that season, and they’ll surely be devastated to hear about the passing of this popular former player.
The former Austria international also had a spell as a backup ‘keeper at Liverpool in 2016/17, whilst also making a name for himself with various Serie A clubs, including Juventus.
Awful news that Alex Manninger has passed away after a car accident. Played such a key role in the 1998 double, stepping up when the team needed him with David Seaman out.
Tragic news. pic.twitter.com/e5ITIZClOI
— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) April 16, 2026
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger has sadly passed away, aged 48, following a traffic accident.
Our thoughts & prayers are with his family & friends. RIP. ? pic.twitter.com/FadHwffP2o
— afcstuff (@afcstuff) April 16, 2026
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Tributes have been pouring in on social media this afternoon after the sad news of Manninger’s passing.
The Austrian FA also put out a statement on the news, saying: “The news of Alex Manninger’s death is deeply shocking. With him, football loses a special person. In this difficult time, our sincere condolences go to his family, his friends, and all those who were close to him. Much strength for the time ahead.”
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