Alex Manninger
Definition
Alexander 'Alex' Manninger is a retired Austrian professional footballer who primarily played as a goalkeeper for clubs such as Arsenal, Juventus, Siena, and Liverpool.
Notable for his stint at Arsenal where he contributed to their 1997-98 Premier League title as a deputy to David Seaman, and for earning the Premier League Player of the Month award in March 1998.
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Alex Manninger was the unsung hero who kept Arsenal's goal safe while dreaming of starting lineups.
During his time at Juventus, Alex Manninger proved that even benchwarmers can steal the show when Buffon needed a break.
Alex Manninger's short spell at Liverpool was like a cameo in a blockbuster – brief but memorable.
Fans still toast to Alex Manninger, the keeper who turned backups into badges of honor.