History of Manuel Neuer in Timeline
Manuel Neuer is a highly acclaimed German professional footballer, currently the captain and goalkeeper for Bayern Munich. Widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers ever, he is known for his innovative "sweeper-keeper" style, characterized by his proactive approach in rushing out of his goal to intercept opponents and his exceptional speed. Neuer was recognized as the best goalkeeper of the decade (2011-2020) by the IFFHS, solidifying his legacy as a highly influential figure in the sport.
1927: ESV 1927 Regensburg Foundation
In 1927, the year ESV 1927 Regensburg, Anika Bissel's Handball club, was founded.
March 1986: Manuel Neuer's Birth
On March 1986, Manuel Neuer was born. He is a German professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper and captains Bundesliga club Bayern Munich.
March 1991: First Football Game
On March 3, 1991, Manuel Neuer had his first football game, marking an early milestone in his journey in the sport.
2003: Schalke 04 II
During 2003-04, Manuel Neuer played for Schalke 04 II.
2004: Schalke 04 II
During 2004-05, Manuel Neuer played for Schalke 04 II.
2005: Signed professional terms with Schalke 04
In 2005, Manuel Neuer signed professional terms with his hometown club, Schalke 04 and won the 2005 DFL-Ligapokal as an unused substitute.
August 2006: Germany Under-21 Debut
On 15 August 2006, Neuer made his debut for Germany's under-21 team against the Netherlands.
2006: Schalke 04 II and Bundesliga debut
During 2006-07, Manuel Neuer played for Schalke 04 II and made his Bundesliga debut.
2007: Schalke 04 II
During 2007-08, Manuel Neuer played for Schalke 04 II.
2007: German League Cup
Manuel Neuer started the 2007-08 season by playing in three matches in the German League Cup
March 2008: UEFA Champions League Saves Against Porto
On 5 March 2008, during a UEFA Champions League match against Porto, Manuel Neuer made several crucial saves and helped Schalke advance to the quarter-finals after saving penalties in the shootout.
2008: Schalke 04 II
During 2008-09, Manuel Neuer played for Schalke 04 II.
2008: Schalke Finished Eighth in the League
In the 2008-09 season, Schalke finished eighth in the league table.
April 2009: Previous Time Bayern Conceded Four Goals
On 4 April 2009, Bayern had last conceded four goals in a match against Wolfsburg.
May 2009: Called up to Senior German Squad
In May 2009, Neuer was called up to the senior German squad for a tour of Asia and was named on the substitutes bench for a 1–1 draw with China on 29 May.
2009: Debut for Germany Senior Team
In 2009, Manuel Neuer made his debut for the senior Germany national team.
May 2010: Named to World Cup Squad and Starting Goalkeeper
In May 2010, Neuer was named in Germany's squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup after René Adler's injury. On 28 May, he was confirmed as Germany's starting goalkeeper for the tournament.
2010: Appointed Captain of Schalke 04
For the 2010-11 season, Manuel Neuer was appointed captain of Schalke 04.
2010: First-Choice Goalkeeper at the FIFA World Cup
In 2010, Manuel Neuer was the first-choice goalkeeper for Germany at the FIFA World Cup.
April 2011: Announcement of Departure from Schalke
On 20 April 2011, Manuel Neuer announced he would not extend his contract with Schalke.
June 2011: Moved to Bayern Munich
On 1 June 2011, Manuel Neuer moved to Bayern Munich and signed a five-year contract.
July 2011: Resolution of Fan Hostility
On 2 July 2011, a round-table discussion was held between Bayern and supporters to resolve fan hostility towards Neuer.
November 2011: Charity Win on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'
In November 2011, Neuer won €500,000 for his charity, the Manuel Neuer Kids Foundation, on a celebrity edition of Wer wird Millionär?, the German version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?.
2011: Studied Ronaldo's Penalties
During the 2011-12 Champions League, Neuer studied how Ronaldo took penalties.
2011: Signed for Bayern Munich
In 2011, Manuel Neuer signed for Bayern Munich.
2011: Best Goalkeeper of the Decade
In 2011, Manuel Neuer was later named the best goalkeeper of the decade from 2011 to 2020 by IFFHS.
2011: Advocacy for Professional Football Players Coming Out
In 2011, Neuer expressed that "it would be good if a professional football player came out because it would help others to do the same", advocating for greater acceptance and support within the sport.
2011: Joined Bayern
Since joining Bayern in 2011, Neuer had never given up 4 goals in one match until January 30, 2015
April 2012: Champions League Semi-Final Saves Against Real Madrid
On 25 April 2012, Manuel Neuer saved penalty kicks from Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaká in the Champions League semi-finals against Real Madrid, which Bayern won.
2012: UEFA Champions League Final against Chelsea
In 2012, Bayern progressed to the UEFA Champions League Final against Chelsea. Neuer scored in the penalty shootout but Bayern lost.
2012: DFL-Supercup Win
In 2012, Manuel Neuer started the season by winning the DFL-Supercup with Bayern Munich.
2012: UEFA Champions League Final
Neuer took some revenge for the lost 2012 UEFA Champions League final against Chelsea.
August 2013: UEFA Super Cup Victory
On 30 August 2013, Manuel Neuer saved the decisive penalty to help Bayern Munich win the UEFA Super Cup against Chelsea.
2013: Champions League Title
In 2013, Manuel Neuer won the Champions League title against Borussia Dortmund, with Bayern's fifth title overall.
January 2014: World Goalkeeper of The Year Award
On 7 January 2014, Manuel Neuer was announced as the 2013 World Goalkeeper of The Year.
May 2014: Contract Extension with Bayern Munich
On 2 May 2014, Manuel Neuer extended his contract with Bayern Munich until the summer of 2019.
2014: Third in FIFA Ballon d'Or Voting
In 2014, Manuel Neuer finished third in the voting for the FIFA Ballon d'Or award.
2014: FIFA World Cup Victory and Golden Glove Award
In 2014, Manuel Neuer won the FIFA World Cup with Germany and was awarded the Golden Glove for being the tournament's best goalkeeper.
2014: End of Relationship with Kathrin Gilch
In 2014, Neuer's relationship with Kathrin Gilch came to an end, marking a change in his personal life.
2014: Won Golden Glove at 2014 FIFA World Cup
Neuer started in all seven of Germany's matches in their 2014 FIFA World Cup winning campaign, and won the Golden Glove for keeping the most clean sheets at the tournament.
January 2015: Conceded Four Goals Against VfL Wolfsburg
On 30 January 2015, Neuer conceded four goals in a match against VfL Wolfsburg, marking the first time since joining Bayern in 2011 that he had conceded four goals in a league match.
April 2015: Missed Penalty in DFB-Pokal Semi-Final
On 28 April 2015, Neuer was one of four Bayern players to miss in a penalty shootout defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the DFB-Pokal semi-final.
2015: Gianluigi Buffon's praise
In 2015, Gianluigi Buffon described Neuer as the best goalkeeper of his era in the air, highlighting Neuer's goalkeeping ability.
2015: Start of Relationship with Nina Weiss
In 2015, Neuer began a relationship with Nina Weiss, starting a new chapter in his personal life.
2015: Most Clean Sheets in a Single Season
In the 2015–16 season, Manuel Neuer set a Bundesliga record for the most clean sheets in a single season, with 21.
2015: DFL-Supercup Appearance
The 2015-16 season commenced with the DFL-Supercup, where Manuel Neuer started for Bayern against VfL Wolfsburg.
April 2016: Contract Extension with Bayern
On 20 April 2016, Manuel Neuer extended his contract with Bayern until 2021.
June 2016: Initial contract end date
In June 2016, Manuel Neuer's initial five-year contract with Bayern Munich was set to expire.
July 2016: Broke Clean Sheet Record and Man of the Match Performance
On 2 July 2016, in the quarter-final match against Italy, Neuer broke Sepp Maier's record of not conceding a goal at a major tournament for 481 minutes, which ended after 557 minutes. He helped Germany win 6–5 in a penalty shoot-out and was named Man of the Match.
September 2016: Named Captain of National Team
On 1 September 2016, Neuer was named the new captain of the German national team following Bastian Schweinsteiger's retirement from international football.
January 2017: FIFA Team of the Year
In January 2017, Manuel Neuer was voted into the FIFA Team of the Year.
May 2017: Civil Wedding with Nina Weiss
On May 21, 2017, Neuer and Nina Weiss had a civil ceremony in Tannheim, Austria, formalizing their relationship.
July 2017: Appointed Bayern and Germany Captain
On 19 July 2017, it was announced that Manuel Neuer would become the new captain for both Bayern and the Germany national team.
September 2017: 100th European Appearance and Injury Setback
On 13 September 2017, Manuel Neuer made his 100th European appearance in a Champions League match. He was later ruled out until January 2018 due to another foot fracture.
September 2017: Foot Fracture
On 15 May 2018, Neuer was selected in Germany's 27-man preliminary squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup even though he had not played a match since fracturing his foot for a second time in September 2017.
2017: Appointed Germany National Team Captain
In 2017, Manuel Neuer was appointed captain of the Germany national team.
2017: Missed Confederations Cup Due to Injury
In 2017, Neuer missed the FIFA Confederations Cup due to injury and illness.
January 2018: Expected Return from Injury
In September 2017, it was announced that Manuel Neuer would be ruled out until January 2018 due to another fracture to the same foot again.
April 2018: Return to Team Training
On 20 April 2018, Manuel Neuer rejoined team training with Bayern Munich after seven months away due to a foot injury.
May 2018: Selected for Preliminary World Cup Squad
On 15 May 2018, despite not having played a match since fracturing his foot in September 2017, Neuer was selected in Germany's 27-man preliminary squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
2018: Mexico fined for homophobic chants
During a World Cup match in 2018, Mexico was fined due to their fans' homophobic chants directed at Neuer when he had the ball.
2018: Represented Germany at the World Cup
In 2018, Manuel Neuer represented Germany at the World Cup.
2018: Missed World Cup Qualification Matches Due to Injury
In 2018, Neuer missed the rest of Germany's qualifying campaign for the FIFA World Cup due to injury and illness.
April 2019: Muscle Fiber Tear
On 14 April 2019, during a Bundesliga match against Fortuna Düsseldorf, Neuer sustained a torn muscle fiber in his left calf, causing him to miss six matches for Bayern in the season's closing stages.
May 2019: Won Seventh Consecutive Bundesliga Title and DFB-Pokal
In May 2019, Manuel Neuer secured his seventh consecutive Bundesliga title with Bayern, finishing two points ahead of Dortmund. Subsequently, he returned from injury to win his fifth DFB-Pokal on 18 May 2019, as Bayern triumphed over RB Leipzig 3–0 in the final.
2019: Contract end date
In the summer of 2019, Manuel Neuer's contract with Bayern Munich, extended on May 2014, was set to expire.
May 2020: Signed Contract Extension and Won Champions League
In May 2020, Neuer extended his contract with Bayern until 2023. On 23 August 2020, he captained Bayern to a 1–0 Champions League victory over PSG, marking his second Champions League title and first as captain.
September 2020: UEFA Super Cup and German Super Cup wins
In September 2020, Neuer contributed to Bayern Munich's victory in the 2020 UEFA Super Cup with a crucial save against Sevilla on 24 September and also won the German Super Cup six days later.
October 2020: Reached 200th Clean Sheet with Bayern
On 21 October 2020, Neuer achieved his 200th clean sheet with Bayern in 394 matches, surpassing Sepp Maier's record and trailing only Oliver Kahn in clean sheets for the club.
November 2020: Equalled and Surpassed Maier's Caps Record
In November 2020, Neuer equalled Sepp Maier's record of 95 caps for Germany in a 3–1 win over Ukraine on 14 November. Three days later, he became the nation's all-time most capped goalkeeper with his 96th appearance, although it was in a 6–0 loss to Spain.
2020: Best Goalkeeper of the Decade
In 2020, Manuel Neuer was named the best goalkeeper of the decade from 2011 to 2020 by IFFHS.
2020: Second European Treble
In 2020, Manuel Neuer won his second UEFA Champions League title as club captain, achieving the European treble for the second time.
2020: Separation from Nina Weiss
In early 2020, Neuer and Nina Weiss separated, marking a change in his personal life.
August 2021: Broke Bundesliga Clean Sheet Record
On 28 August 2021, Neuer achieved his 205th clean sheet in the Bundesliga in 441 matches, surpassing Oliver Kahn's previous record of 204 clean sheets in 557 matches.
October 2021: 300th Bundesliga Victory
On 23 October 2021, Neuer celebrated his 300th Bundesliga victory in his 447th Bundesliga game with Bayern Munich.
2021: Contract expiration
In 2021, Manuel Neuer's contract with Bayern, extended on April 2016, was set to expire.
November 2022: Skin Cancer Surgeries
In November 2022, Neuer revealed that he had undergone three surgeries on his face to treat skin cancer, leading him to collaborate with Angelique Kerber to promote sun cream.
December 2022: Leg Fracture While Skiing
In December 2022, Bayern Munich announced that Neuer suffered a fracture of his lower right leg while skiing, which sidelined him for the remainder of the season.
December 2022: Broke Leg in Skiing Accident
On 10 December 2022, Neuer announced that he broke his leg during a ski trip at Roßkopf on Spitzingsee in Bavaria, forcing him to miss the rest of the season.
2022: Represented Germany at the World Cup
In 2022, Manuel Neuer represented Germany at the World Cup.
October 2023: Anika Bissel's Pregnancy
In October 2023, reports indicated that Anika Bissel would miss the rest of the season with ESV 1927 Regensburg due to her pregnancy.
October 2023: First Match After Injury
On 28 October 2023, Neuer played his first match in 350 days, which resulted in an 8–0 victory over Darmstadt.
2023: End of Captaincy for German National Team
In 2023, Manuel Neuer concluded his tenure as captain of the German national team.
2023: Contract Extension until 2023
In May 2020, Neuer signed a new contract with Bayern, keeping him at the club until 2023.
January 2024: 500th Match for FC Bayern
On 12 January 2024, Neuer played his 500th match for FC Bayern in a 3–0 win over Hoffenheim, equalling Bastian Schweinsteiger in tenth place in the club's all-time appearance rankings.
March 2024: Birth of Son, Luca
On March 14, 2024, Neuer and Anika Bissel welcomed their son, Luca, into the world, marking a significant milestone in their family life.
June 2024: Named in Euro 2024 Squad
In June 2024, Neuer was named in Germany's squad for UEFA Euro 2024, marking his return to the national team after an extended absence. He made his first appearance since the 2022 World Cup in a friendly against Ukraine on 3 June.
August 2024: Retirement from National Team
In August 2024, Neuer announced his retirement from the German national team after recording 51 clean sheets in 124 international appearances, marking the end of a significant chapter in his career.
2024: Contract Extension until 2024
After the 2021–22 season, Neuer extended his contract with Bayern Munich until 2024.
February 2025: Contract Extension with Bayern Until 2026
On 3 February 2025, Neuer extended his contract with Bayern until June 2026, solidifying his future with the club.
March 2025: Played 150th Champions League Match
On 5 March 2025, Neuer played his 150th Champions League match for Bayern Munich against Leverkusen, marking another milestone in his career.
June 2025: Contract Extended Until 2025
A month after playing his first game since injury, Neuer extended his contract with Bayern Munich until 30 June 2025.
July 2025: Wedding with Anika Bissel
On July 19, 2025, Manuel Neuer and Anika Bissel celebrated their wedding in Bolzano, South Tyrol, after their civil wedding in 2023.
September 2025: Oldest Bayern Player in Champions League Match
On 17 September 2025, at 39 years and 174 days, Neuer became the oldest Bayern player to appear in a Champions League match, surpassing Lothar Matthäus. Also, he achieved his 100th victory in European competitions.
June 2026: Contract Extended Until June 2026
On 3 February 2025, Neuer extended his contract with Bayern until June 2026.
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