Manuel Neuer

Manuel Neuer is a German professional football goalkeeper known for playing far beyond his goal line to intercept attacks and for captaining Germany’s national team.

Goalkeeper: A player positioned to prevent the opposing team from scoring by protecting the goal. Neuer’s sweeping style extends the defensive duties of this position.
Bayern Munich: A professional football club based in Munich, Germany. Neuer has spent most of his club career as Bayern’s goalkeeper and captain.
2014 FIFA World Cup: The international football tournament held in Brazil and won by Germany. Neuer won the tournament’s Golden Glove after helping Germany become world champions.
2014 FIFA World Cup Golden Glove: The award given to the best goalkeeper at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. It recognized Neuer’s performances during Germany’s title-winning campaign.
High defensive line: A team defensive setup in which defenders position themselves far from their own goal. Neuer’s readiness to leave his area helps Bayern and Germany manage space behind a high line.
FC Schalke 04: A professional football club based in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Neuer developed in Schalke’s youth system and established himself in its first team.
2014 FIFA World Cup final: The final match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, won 1–0 by Germany against Argentina. Neuer’s decisive interventions helped preserve Germany’s victory in a match settled by Mario Götze.
FIFA World Cup: The international football championship contested by men’s national teams under FIFA. Neuer’s World Cup title and performances made him a defining goalkeeper of the tournament’s modern era.
Build-up play: The organized progression of possession from a team’s defensive areas toward attack. Neuer’s passing lets him function as an additional outlet during attacks from the back.
Germany national football team: The national association football team representing Germany in international competitions. Neuer captained Germany and was its goalkeeper during the 2014 World Cup victory.

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