Alex Manninger has died at 48 - with his final interview a heartfelt reflection on his 'thrill' to play for Jurgen Klopp
Alex Manninger played for both Arsenal and Liverpool, along with Sienna, Juventus, Udinese and Augsburg
www.fourfourtwo.comI don’t have real-time access right now to verify the very latest developments. Here’s what’s publicly known about Alex Manninger up to mid-2026:
- The Austrian goalkeeper Alex Manninger, who played for Arsenal and later Liverpool, passed away in April 2026 in a car-accident-related incident. Tributes poured in from clubs and associations, noting his professionalism and career across multiple European clubs.[4][7]
- His passing was widely reported by major outlets, with quick memorials from Arsenal and Liverpool confirming the loss and extending condolences to his family.[7]
- Earlier in his career, Manninger had a long professional arc across several top clubs, including Arsenal, Juventus, Siena, Udinese, and Augsburg, and he had a brief stint with Liverpool in 2016–2017 as an experienced option for Jurgen Klopp’s squad, though he did not make league appearances for Liverpool.[2][3]
If you’d like, I can perform a fresh search for the latest tributes, formal statements from clubs, or any memorial matches and update you with direct quotes and dates.