Austrian, who won the Premier League and FA Cup with the Gunners in 1997/98, dies aged 48
Tributes are being paid to Alex Manninger, the former Arsenal and Liverpool goalkeeper, who has died at the age of 48.
The Austrian joined the Gunners in 1997 and made 39 Premier League appearances. He was part of the squad who won the Double of Premier League and FA Cup in 1997/98.
Everyone at Arsenal is shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic passing of former goalkeeper, Alex Manninger.
All our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this incredibly sad time.
Rest in peace, Alex ❤️ pic.twitter.com/b4i7jjjLQl
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 16, 2026
Manninger later joined Liverpool on a short-term deal in 2016, but didn’t make a competitive appearance for the Reds, retiring from football a year later.
He began his career with hometown club Red Bull Salzburg and played for 14 teams across Europe, including Juventus, Fiorentina, Siena and Augsburg.
Liverpool FC is deeply saddened by the passing of former goalkeeper Alex Manninger at the age of 48.
The thoughts of everyone at LFC are with Alex’s family and friends at this difficult time.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 16, 2026
Manninger won 33 caps for Austria, making his debut in 1999, and was part of the squad for UEFA Euro 2008, which Austria co-hosted.
The thoughts of everyone at the Premier League are with Alex’s family, friends, and those associated with Arsenal and his former clubs at this incredibly sad time.