Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger killed in road accident, aged 48
His first club Red Bull Salzburg announced Manninger's death on Thursday
news.stv.tvHere’s the latest on Alex Manninger, the former Arsenal/Liverpool goalkeeper:
- Reports from April 15–16, 2026 confirm Manninger died in a road accident in Austria, at age 48. The announcement came from his first club, Red Bull Salzburg, followed by corroborating coverage from ITV and other outlets [sources indicate initial reports on April 15, 2026, with widespread coverage on April 16].[2][3][4]
- Arsenal (and Liverpool) clubs issued statements expressing shock and condolences, noting Manninger’s positive character and his professional contributions during his career.[4]
- Manninger had a long career across several top clubs (Red Bull Salzburg, Juventus, Siena, Fiorentina, Udinese, Arsenal, Liverpool) and earned 33 caps for Austria; he was part of the Arsenal squad that won the double in 1998 and later joined Liverpool as an experienced back-up in 2016–2017.[5][4]
If you’d like, I can pull quick quotes from the major outlets or compile a brief timeline of his career highlights.