‘Only he has that’ — Toni Kroos says Manuel Neuer is the GOAT

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Toni Kroos has declared Manuel Neuer as the greatest goalkeeper of all time, praising his unique style and entertaining performances. As Neuer approaches the end of his career, Kroos emphasizes the impact he has had on the game.

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - JUNE 23: Toni Kroos (R) and Manuel Neuer (L) celebrate victory after the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Switzerland and Germany at Frankfurt Arena on June 23, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Markus Gilliar - GES Sportfoto/Getty Images) | Getty Images

As Manuel Neuer wraps up his fifteenth — and possibly his last? — Bayern Munich season, it is a good time for fellow players and fans alike to appreciate just how good the Bavarians have had it.

The 40-year-old keeper is still putting up elite performances in the biggest matches, and more than that, he is just plain entertaining. That sets him apart, as former Bayern and German men’s national team teammate Toni Kroos explained on his podcast, Einfach mal Luppen.

“For me it’s a fact that Manu is the best of all-time. He’s the only goalkeeper who’s fun to watch,” Kroos said in comments captured by @iMiaSanMia. “What he’s doing looks so good. He still has his own unique style of goalkeeping. Only he has that. He still has an incredible aura — with his movements, his elegance.”

Here’s to at least a few more weeks of Neuer flaunting all his trademark Neuer moves.

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