My daughter was in the Arsenal store earlier today, she was only 18 months old when Manninger played for us but this made her shed a tear. Pure class from @Arsenal but the media would rather ridicule us than report this. Our club ❤️❤️❤️❤️ RIP Alex
The thoughts of everyone at the Premier League are with Alex’s family, friends, and those associated with Arsenal and his former clubs at this incredibly sad time.
FC Augsburg mourns the loss of Alexander Manninger. The former FCA goalkeeper passed away suddenly on Thursday morning at the age of 48. 🕯
Born in Salzburg, he began his career at Austria Salzburg before making history in 1997: he became the first Austrian to join the English Premier League, signing with Arsenal. He subsequently played for numerous clubs, primarily in Italy, before the 33-time Austrian international moved to FC Augsburg in 2012.
Today is a very sad day.
We have lost not only a great athlete, but a man of rare values: humility, dedication, and an exceptional sense of professionalism.
Alex Manninger will be remembered for the example he set, on and off the pitch.
Juventus expresses its deepest condolences on the passing of Alex Manninger and stands close to his family in this moment of grief.
RIP Alex Manninger. In the 1997/98 and 1998/99 seasons, he only made 13 league appearances for Arsenal but kept 10 clean sheets (including a club record six in a row) and saved this Michael Owen penalty.
A terrific backup goalie.
❤️🩹🙏 Gigi Buffon: "Alex, every word is superfluous. Each tear would be just another for the loss of a friend and someone I've always admired."
"You chose to be independent of the bustle of the soccer world, pursuing your happiness in simple things: a healthy life in the woods, fishing, nature, family. That was your belief."
"In a world that is often curved and squatty, which is after overwhelm, careerism and easy gains, you have always claimed your freedom, maintaining an upright posture, with the pride of those who know what they want."
"You had the strength to walk away from all of this and look at us with that sulking smile of yours, like to say: "you're all crazy, you'll never have me."
"I hope, in fact, I'm certain, that from up there you will continue to guide your beautiful children and young wife."
RIP Alex Manninger.
I want to send my most sincere condolences for the sudden passing of Alex Manninger, our dear friend & colleague to his family & friends . A fiercely competitive man on the pitch. But a truly lovely gentleman off it. God bless you Alex 🙏🏼❤️
Everyone at Arsenal is shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic passing of former goalkeeper, Alex Manninger.
All our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this incredibly sad time.
Rest in peace, Alex ❤️