Alex Manninger, the former Austrian international goalkeeper who played for Arsenal and several other European clubs, has died at the age of 48. His death was confirmed by his former club, Red Bull Salzburg, on social media.
Red Bull Salzburg stated that Manninger passed away following a traffic accident. The club paid tribute to him, describing him as a "great person and a true legend" of Austrian football. Manninger began his professional career with Salzburg in the 1990s.
Manninger is best known for his time at Arsenal, where he served as a deputy to David Seaman and was part of the squad that won the Premier League and FA Cup double in the 1997-98 season. He also had spells with clubs including Juventus, Fiorentina, and Augsburg, earning 34 caps for the Austrian national team.
The football community has expressed condolences, with former teammates and clubs remembering his career and character. Further details regarding the circumstances of the accident have not been officially released.
