Player profile
Manuel Neuer
Goalkeeper · Bayern München
Manuel Neuer retired from international football for a second time after Germany's shock Round of 32 exit to Paraguay on penalties at the 2026 World Cup, though the 40-year-old remains Bayern Munich's captain under contract through 2027.
Career
Neuer first retired from the German national team after Euro 2024 before making what he called a 'conscious decision to play one more time' at the 2026 World Cup.
At club level he has made more than 500 competitive appearances for Bayern Munich since joining from Schalke in 2011, and remains under contract at the Bundesliga champions through June 2027.
How they play
A pioneer of the modern sweeper-keeper role, Neuer combines shot-stopping with an aggressive sweeping style well outside his box and composed distribution to start attacks.
Where they are now
Germany's World Cup ended in the Round of 32 against Paraguay, a 1-1 draw after extra time that Paraguay won 4-3 on penalties -- a result Neuer called 'very painful'.
He confirmed his international retirement immediately after the defeat, saying he has 'no regrets', while his club career at Bayern continues into the new Bundesliga season.
Bio
Club career
- FC Bayern Munich2011
- Schalke 042006–2011
- FC Schalke 04 II2004–2008
International career
- Germany men's national association football team2009–2026
Youth caps: U21 (2006–2009) · U20 (2005–2006) · U19 (2004–2005) · U18 (2004)
Honours
- IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper2020
- Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia2019
- IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper2016
- IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper2015
- German Footballer of the Year2014
- IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper2014
- Golden Glove Award2014
- IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper2013
- German Footballer of the Year2011
- Silbernes Lorbeerblatt2010
- Fritz Walter Medal2005
- Bavarian Order of Merit
Defining moments
Retires from Germany after World Cup penalty shootout exit2026
At 40, Neuer announced his second and final retirement from the German national team after Germany lost to Paraguay on penalties in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup.
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Sources
- ESPN athlete profileJul 18, 2026
- WikidataJul 18, 2026
- Player photo — Bryan BerlinCC BY-SA 4.0
Read for this profile
- ESPN — Germany's Manuel Neuer retires from international football, has 'no regrets' after World Cup exitAugust 3, 2026
Profile written / last reviewed August 3, 2026.
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