Sports 16 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Former Arsenal Goalkeeper Alex Manninger Dies in Train Collision at 48
Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger has passed away at 48 following a tragic accident where his car was hit by a train at a level crossing in Salzburg. The Austrian international, who won the Premier League and FA Cup with Arsenal, leaves behind a legacy of professionalism in European football. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/soccer/ex-arsenal-goalkeeper-dies-after-car-hit-by-train-5425972
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger tragically died at age 48 after his vehicle was struck by a train on Thursday at a level crossing in Salzburg, Austria.
Police reported that emergency responders extracted Manninger, who was alone in the car, and attempted resuscitation with a defibrillator, but he could not be saved. The train driver escaped unharmed.
Manninger featured in 64 matches for Arsenal from 1997 to 2002, contributing to their Premier League and FA Cup triumphs. He often backed up David Seaman but shone in key moments, including a penalty shootout victory over West Ham in the FA Cup and a standout performance against Manchester United at Old Trafford. He earned Premier League Player of the Month honors for March 1998.
The Austrian earned 33 caps for his national team and played at Euro 2008 hosted in his homeland. His career kicked off at hometown club Red Bull Salzburg and spanned 14 European teams, such as Siena, Juventus, Udinese, Augsburg, and a brief non-playing stint at Liverpool in 2016.
Austrian Football Association sporting director Peter Schottel praised Manninger as an ‘outstanding ambassador’ for his professionalism, composure, and reliability on and off the pitch.