Here’s the latest publicly reported information I can share.
- Alex Manninger, former Austria and Arsenal goalkeeper, died in mid-April 2026 at age 48 following a traffic incident in Austria where his car was struck by a train near Salzburg. Several outlets reported the death and described it as a tragic accident.[1][2][3]
- The Austrian Football Association and clubs including Arsenal and Red Bull Salzburg issued condolences and paid tribute to him, highlighting his professionalism and impact on Austrian football.[2][3][1]
- Reactions from the football community included tributes from Juventus and Liverpool-related outlets and media coverage noting Manninger’s career spanning Arsenal, Juventus, and other clubs, as well as his involvement with the Austrian national team (33 caps).[3][4][6]
If you’d like, I can compile a brief dated timeline of the reports and provide direct quotes from the key tributes. I can also search for additional local-language coverage or official statements from Red Bull Salzburg or the Austrian Football Association. Would you like me to do that?
Citations:
- Reports of Manninger’s death and the circumstances of the incident.[1][2][3]
- Tributes from clubs and football figures.[6][2][3][1]
- Context on Manninger’s career and national team appearances.[4][3]
Sources
Former Austria goalkeeper Alex Manninger, who played for Arsenal and a string of Italian clubs, died on Thursday at the age of 48 after the car he was driving was hit by a train at a...
www.thenews.com.pkRead the latest news about Alex Manninger and Liverpool FC.
www.thisisanfield.comAlex Manninger was 48 years old. ITV National News
www.itv.comFormer Liverpool and Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger has died at the age of 48 after his car was struck by a train.
www.daveockop.comTributes are pouring in for former Austria goalkeeper Alex Manninger who died on Thursday at the age of 48 after the car he was driving was hit by a train at a crossing near Salzburg. British...
www.thenews.com.pkRead the latest UK headlines, on NewsNow. UK news, analysis and opinion from around the world.
www.newsnow.co.ukInternational Sports News: Alex Manninger, the former Arsenal and Austria goalkeeper, has died at the age of 48 after a tragic accident in Austria. Police confirmed that his car.
timesofindia.indiatimes.comManninger earned 33 caps for his country. He famously secured a Premier League and FA Cup double with Arsenal during the 1997–98 season, stepping in to keep six consecutive clean sheets. ⚽ Alex Manninger Dies: Former Juventus and Arsenal Goalkeeper Passes Away in Car Crash Aged 48.
www.latestly.comTributes have poured in for the former Gunners goalkeeper
www.gbnews.comAlex Manninger, former Arsenal goalkeeper, has tragically died in a car accident on Thursday, April 16, 2026. He was 48 years old.Manninger died after his car was hit by a train at level crossing in Salzburg at about 08:20 local...
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