Andriy Shevchenko: “When we talk about Neuer as an amazing keeper, we should also talk that he is not a classic keeper. He plays the last defender, he can assist, takes part in team organisation. He has changed the goalkeeping role.”
After Neuer saved Benzema’s shot with one hand in WC quarterfinals, Benzema Stated: “When you play against the best goalkeeper in the world, you know what you’re going to expect.”
Gigi Donnarumma: “I want to meet Manuel Neuer and learn many things from him. He is simply the best.”
SIR Alex Ferguson on Manuel Neuer’s performance against Manchester United, 2011: “In my time at United, it is probably the finest goalkeeping display against us.”
Andre Onana: “For me, he is the greatest goalkeeper of all-time.”
Oliver Kahn: “Manuel Neuer has surpassed me.”
Manchester United Legend Peter Schmeichel when asked about David De Gea or Manuel Neuer? His reply was: “My favourite goalkeeper in the world at the moment is Manuel Neuer. It has been for a long, long time. That’s because of the style of goalkeeping he gives to the world. He’s a brave young lad, he was a brave young lad.”
France Captain Hugo Lloris: “He’s just the best for me, there’s no doubt about Manuel Neuer. He’s such a fantastic player, he’ll prove it again in the future.”
Alisson Becker on Manuel Neuer: “He’s one of the best of the last 10 years, maybe the best. He won everything and I am just starting. He is a reference for me, and a great guy. To play against him is a dream come true.”
Gigi Buffon: “Neuer is the best one in the category ‘modern goalkeeper’ for years.”
Zinedine Zidane: “We were playing against a wall.”
Happy 37th Birthday to the man who has redefined goalkeeping with his ‘sweeper-keeper’ style.
