Manuel Neuer's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Manuel Neuer. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

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.

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2009: Won UEFA European Under-21 Championship

In 2009, Neuer won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship with Germany, keeping a clean sheet in the 4–0 final victory against England.

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: Best Goalkeeper of the Decade

In 2011, Manuel Neuer was later named the best goalkeeper of the decade from 2011 to 2020 by IFFHS.

2012: DFL-Supercup Win

In 2012, Manuel Neuer started the season by winning the DFL-Supercup with Bayern Munich.

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.

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: Footballer of the Year and FIFA Ballon d'Or Nomination

In 2014, Manuel Neuer won the Footballer of the Year prize, was voted into the UEFA Team of the Year, and finished third in the FIFA Ballon d'Or.

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.

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.

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.

2016: DFL-Supercup Win

Neuer's season began with a 2–0 win over Borussia Dortmund at the 2016 DFL-Supercup.

January 2017: FIFA Team of the Year

In January 2017, Manuel Neuer was voted into the FIFA Team of the Year.

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.

August 2018: Captained Bayern to DFL-Supercup Victory

On 12 August 2018, Manuel Neuer captained Bayern Munich to a 5–0 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt in the 2018 DFL-Supercup, marking his first competitive match of the season as captain.

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.

June 2019: Broke Clean Sheet Record

On 11 June 2019, in Germany's UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying 8–0 victory over Estonia, Neuer achieved his 37th clean sheet of his international career, surpassing the record set by Sepp Maier.

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.

June 2021: Achieved 100th Cap for Germany

In June 2021, Neuer achieved his 100th cap with the German national team in a pre-tournament friendly against Latvia on 7 June, becoming the first German goalkeeper to reach that milestone. He also started all of Germany's Euro 2020 matches.

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.

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.

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.

October 2024: 250th Clean Sheet with Bayern Munich

On 30 October 2024, Neuer celebrated his 250th clean sheet with Bayern Munich in all competitions, following a 4–0 away win against Mainz in the DFB-Pokal.

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.

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.