Alex Manninger, the former Arsenal and Liverpool goalkeeper, has died at the age of 48 following a car-train collision in Salzburg, Austria
Alex Manninger has tragically died at the age of 48, the Austrian FA has confirmed. The former Arsenal and Liverpool goalkeeper is believed to have lost his life in a car accident.
Reports suggest the incident occurred when his vehicle collided with a train in Salzburg. The Austrian FA (OFB) released a statement on social media: “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.”
Manninger featured 39 times for Arsenal between 1997 and 2002, playing his part in their Premier League title and FA Cup successes. Throughout a 22-year professional career, Liverpool was his final club, although he didn’t make any appearances during his spell in the 2016-17 season.
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