Ex-Arsenal and Liverpool keeper Alex Manninger, 48, dies in horror train crash
The ex-Premier League star died in an accident.
www.express.co.ukHere’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.