He now plays for Bayern Munich. He also played for the German national team. In 2005, for the very first time Neuer signed a contract to play in the Bundesliga team, Schalke 04. Manuel Neuer was named as the second best paid goalkeeper on the planet after Iker Casilas with wages 5.60 Million. On April 25, 2012, Neuer managed to hold off a penalty kick from Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka. Bayern subsequently progress to the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League against Real Madrid. The German footballer subsequently says that he have examined the Ronaldo penalty kick. In the 201213 UEFA Champions League, Bayern goalkeeper Neuer managed to keep with no single ball that can tear the nets goal in the match against Juventus FC and Barcelona FC.
Footballer of the Year in Germany, Silbernes Lorbeerblatt, Fritz Walter Medal
Nominations
Milliyet Sports Award for World Athlete of the Year, FIFA Ballon d'Or
Star Sign
Aries
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I'm not the sort of person who poses in their underwear. I hate the red carpet. I prefer the green grass. After the games the highlights show mostly the goals, scoring chances, assists. The spectator tends not to remember that as a goalkeeper I make difficult saves at great risk and start moves with my efforts.
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A lot has changed for Germany since 2010. Back then it was not certain that I would be the number one. Now I'm glad about the responsibility I take for the team.
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The people on the streets just say 'hi' and let me walk on. They take relatively few photos, and those that do are tourists. Munich natives are relatively relaxed. They pretty much leave me in peace and I think that's very good. The Bavarian mentality fits very well to me.
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Because life constantly poses challenges, living demands courage.
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Take what's useful, leave out what's useless, and add a bit of yourself!