Career Timeline of Alex Manninger: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Alex Manninger made an impact.

Alexander Manninger is an Austrian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He was capped 33 times for the Austria national team, including an appearance at UEFA Euro 2008. Throughout his career, Manninger played for clubs in multiple countries, including Italy, Germany, Austria, and England, showcasing his talent across various European leagues.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1993: Joined SV Salzburg Youth Team

In 1993, Alexander Manninger started his career as a youth player for SV Salzburg.

1995: Promoted to SV Salzburg first-team squad

In 1995, Alexander Manninger was promoted to the first-team squad at SV Salzburg at the start of the 1995–1996 season.

1996: Signed for Grazer AK

In 1996, Alexander Manninger signed for Grazer AK, making his debut in the UEFA Cup against Internazionale at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milan.

1996: Loan at Vorwärts Steyr

In 1996, after his debut with SV Salzburg, Alexander Manninger was sent on loan at Vorwärts Steyr, and played his first top-level game away against Grazer AK.

1997: Covered for Seaman at Arsenal

During the 1997–98 season, Alexander Manninger covered for the injured David Seaman, achieving six clean sheets in a row in the league, and was later granted a medal for Arsenal's title win.

August 1999: Debut for Austria

In August 1999, Alexander Manninger made his debut for Austria in a friendly match against Sweden.

2001: Richard Wright Joins Arsenal

In 2001, after Richard Wright was bought, Alexander Manninger became number three at Arsenal and was subsequently loaned to Fiorentina.

July 2002: Signed for Espanyol

In July 2002, Alexander Manninger signed a four-year deal with Espanyol for £960,000, but was released after two months without making an appearance.

2002: Played for Fiorentina

In 2001-2002 season, Alexander Manninger made twenty-four appearances for Fiorentina, while on loan.

January 2003: Joined Torino

In January 2003, Alexander Manninger joined Torino in Serie A, remaining with them until the end of the season.

July 2004: Loaned to Brescia

In July 2004, Alexander Manninger had a short loan spell with Brescia but was subsequently loaned to Siena for the 2004–05 Serie A season.

July 2005: Re-signed by Red Bull Salzburg

In July 2005, Alexander Manninger re-signed with Red Bull Salzburg from Bologna.

2006: Joined Siena on a permanent basis

In 2006, Alexander Manninger returned to Siena, in Serie A, this time on a permanent basis for the 2006–07 season.

2007: First Choice Goalkeeper for Siena

In 2007, Alexander Manninger was first choice again at the start of 2007–08 season for Siena, ahead of Eleftheropolous, and Anssi Jaakkola.

July 2008: Returned to Red Bull Salzburg

In July 2008, Alexander Manninger returned to Austria for another spell with Red Bull Salzburg.

August 2008: Signed for Juventus

In August 2008, Alexander Manninger was signed by Juventus as backup for Gianluigi Buffon and Antonio Chimenti.

October 2008: Played for Juventus first XI

From early October 2008 through to late February 2009, a long-term injury to Buffon resulted in Alexander Manninger playing for the first XI for Juventus.

2008: Played at UEFA Euro 2008

In 2008, Alexander Manninger played internationally for the Austria national team at the UEFA Euro 2008.

2008: Member of the Austrian Euro 2008 Squad

In 2008, Alexander Manninger was a member of the Austrian Euro 2008 squad.

February 2009: End of Juventus first XI Tenure

In late February 2009, Alexander Manninger's tenure in Juventus's first XI ended as a result of Buffon returning from injury.

2010: Storari Signed for Juventus

Following an injury to Buffon during the 2010 World Cup, Juventus signed Marco Storari, demoting Alexander Manninger.

2011: Demoted to third-choice goalkeeper

In 2011, Alexander Manninger was demoted to the role of the club's third–choice goalkeeper at Juventus.

December 2012: Debut for FC Augsburg

On December 18, 2012, Alexander Manninger made his competitive debut for Augsburg in a DFB-Pokal home match against Bayern Munich.

2014: Contract Extension

In 2014, Alexander Manninger signed a one–year contract extension with FC Augsburg.

June 2016: Released by FC Augsburg

In June 2016, Alexander Manninger was released by FC Augsburg after making 38 appearances in all competitions.

July 2016: Trained with Liverpool and signed short-term contract

During July 2016, Alexander Manninger trained with Liverpool to maintain match fitness, and on July 22, 2016, he signed a short-term contract with the club.