Short answer: Arsenal-related reports confirm former goalkeeper Alexander Manninger has died in a traffic accident in April 2026 at age 48.
Details:
- Manninger, who spent time with Arsenal (1997–2002) and later with Juventus and Liverpool, died when his car was hit by a train at a level crossing in Salzburg, Austria. Tributes from Arsenal and other clubs followed his passing. [source coverage from multiple outlets, April 2026]
Important note for accuracy:
- Several outlets carried the story with similar details, including confirmations from his first club Red Bull Salzburg and statements from Arsenal and Liverpool. If you’d like, I can pull the most credible articles and provide direct citations.
Sources
The 48-year-old Austrian won the Premier League in 1998
www.irishtimes.comFormer Arsenal, Juventus and Liverpool goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies at 48 after his car is hit by a train in Austria, prompting tributes from across football.
gulfnews.comFormer Juventus and Arsenal goalkeeper Alexander Manninger has died at the age of 48 following a tragic car accident on Thursday morning. The former Austria international was involved in a fatal collision with a train at around 8:20 at a level crossing without barriers, according to Austrian media, cited by Gazzetta.
www.yardbarker.comAuthorities in Austria confirmed the death of ex-Premier League goalkeeper Manninger following a tragic accident.
en.as.comFormer Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger has died in a traffic accident at the age of 48.
www.radioroyal.orgAlex Manninger, former Arsenal goalkeeper, has tragically died in a car accident on Thursday, April 16, 2026. He was 48 years old.Manninger died after his car was hit by a train at level crossing in Salzburg at about 08:20 local...
www.geo.tvFormer Arsenal and Austria goalkeeper Alex Manninger has died after his car was reportedly hit by a train in Salzburg.
www.foxsportsradio1310.comTributes have been paid to Arsenal's double-winning goalkeeper Alex Manninger, who has died after his car was in collision with a train.
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