Former Arsenal Goalkeeper Alex Manninger Dies at 48 in Train Crash
- Chipo Basira
- 17 Apr, 2026
Former Arsenal Goalkeeper Alex Manninger Dies at 48 in Train Crash
Former Arsenal and Austria goalkeeper Alex Manninger has died at the age of 48 after his car was hit by a train at a level crossing near Salzburg on Thursday.
Police said the crash happened at about 08:20 local time when Manninger’s vehicle was struck by a train at the crossing.
Emergency services responded to the scene, but he died from his injuries.
Manninger played 64 games for Arsenal between 1997 and 2002. He won the Premier League and FA Cup with the English club. He also earned 33 caps for Austria and was part of the national squad at Euro 2008, which was held in Austria and Switzerland.
Austrian Football Association sporting director Peter Schottel paid tribute to Manninger. He said Alexander Manninger was an outstanding ambassador for Austrian football, both on and off the pitch.
Schottel added that Manninger’s professionalism, composure and reliability made him an integral part of his teams and the national team, and that his achievements deserve the utmost respect and will be unforgettable.
Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash at the level crossing.
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