Manuel Neuer is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time. Having begun his professional career at Schalke 04 in 2006, he has gone on to represent some of the biggest clubs in the world, including Bayern Munich and the German national team. Neuer made his professional debut for Schalke in the 2006–07 season, becoming the club’s youngest ever player and first-choice goalkeeper at the age of
1. He quickly established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the Bundesliga, and was named in the league’s team of the season for the 2007–08 and 2008–09 campaigns. In 2011, Neuer was signed by Bayern Munich for a reported €22 million, and went on to make over 500 appearances for the club over the following decade. During his time at Bayern, he won the Bundesliga a remarkable nine times, as well as the DFB-Pokal five times, the DFL-Supercup four times, and the UEFA Champions League three times. He was also named Bundesliga goalkeeper of the year four times, and was twice named German Footballer of the Year. On the international stage, Neuer has been equally as successful. He made his debut for Germany in 2009 and has since gone on to win the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup with the national team. He has been named in the UEFA Team of the Year seven times, and has been named the IFFHS World’s Best Goalkeeper a record five times. At 34 years of age, Neuer is still one of the best goalkeepers in the world, and looks set to continue his remarkable career for many years to come.
He also practices throwing the ball in different directions and heights, as well as forming a wall to block shots. To further hone his reflexes, Neuer does a series of exercises that involve reacting quickly to objects thrown at him. Neuer also works on his mental game by studying videos of potential opponents and analyzing their playing styles. He also visualizes himself in different game situations, so he can prepare for the unexpected. Finally, to maintain his physical condition, Neuer follows a healthy diet and works out regularly. He runs several miles every day and lifts weights to build strength. He also participates in yoga and Pilates to increase his flexibility and balance. By following this rigorous training regimen, Manuel Neuer is able to maintain his peak performance and continue to be one of the world’s best goalkeepers.