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Philipp Lahm lauds Bayern Munich’s Manuel Neuer as ‘once-in-a-century goalkeeper’

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Philipp Lahm lauds Bayern Munich’s Manuel Neuer as ‘once-in-a-century goalkeeper’

TL;DR

Philipp Lahm praises Manuel Neuer as a 'once-in-a-century goalkeeper' in a recent interview, highlighting his exceptional talent and legacy. Neuer's future at Bayern Munich remains uncertain as he contemplates his next steps at age 40.

Key points

  • Philipp Lahm praises Manuel Neuer's talent
  • Neuer has an impressive trophy cabinet
  • Debate over Neuer's Ballon d'Or omission
  • Neuer's future at Bayern Munich is uncertain
  • Social media calls for Neuer's return to national team

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Philipp LahmManuel NeuerBayern MunichGerman national team
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(GERMANY OUT) Fussball 1. Bundesliga Saison 2015/2016 29. Spieltag VfB Stuttgart - FC Bayern Muenchen Torwart Manuel Neuer (li, FC Bayern Muenchen) und Philipp Lahm (FC Bayern Muenchen) mit Dank an die Fans nach dem Spiel (Photo by Pressefoto Ulmerullstein bild via Getty Images) | ullstein bild via Getty Images
(GERMANY OUT) Fussball 1. Bundesliga Saison 2015/2016 29. Spieltag VfB Stuttgart - FC Bayern Muenchen Torwart Manuel Neuer (li, FC Bayern Muenchen) und Philipp Lahm (FC Bayern Muenchen) mit Dank an die Fans nach dem Spiel (Photo by Pressefoto Ulmerullstein bild via Getty Images) | ullstein bild via Getty Images
(GERMANY OUT) Fussball 1. Bundesliga Saison 2015/2016 29. Spieltag VfB Stuttgart - FC Bayern Muenchen Torwart Manuel Neuer (li, FC Bayern Muenchen) und Philipp Lahm (FC Bayern Muenchen) mit Dank an die Fans nach dem Spiel (Photo by Pressefoto Ulmerullstein bild via Getty Images) | ullstein bild via Getty Images His futrue still hangs in the balance. Will Manuel Neuer decide to stay at Bayern Munich for another year, or will his storied chapter with the German *Rekordmeister* finally come to an end after this season? Either way, whether he leaves this summer or at some point in the future, the legacy he’ll leave behind is absolutely immense. Neuer’s trophy cabinet for club and country with Bayern and the German national team is unlike any other. A World Cup title, 12 Bundesliga titles with one more expected this season, 2 Champions League titles, 6 DFB-Pokals, multiple DFL Supercups, 2 Fifa Club World Cups, and 2 UEFA Supercups. While it’s not n *officially* recognized term in the Merriam-Webster dictionary, there’s good reason why Neuer has been dubbed the *GOATkeeper* of our generation. He’s right up there with the best keepers the world has ever seen and boldly his own type of player between the sticks. In a recent interview with The Athletic, former Bayern and Germany teammate Philipp Lahm offered his admiration and approbation for who he described as a “once-in-a-century” goalkeeper. “Neuer is a once-in-a-century goalkeeper, blessed with all the talents and attributes required for his position,” Lahm enthused (via @iMiaSanMia). “He ranks among the very greatest in football history, alongside Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, and he really should have won the Ballon d’Or at some point. Who could have disagreed with that,” Lahm continued. Of course, Neuer not winning the Ballon d’Or following his 2014 calendar year was highly controversial, as he officially finished third in that year’s rankings. Cristiano Ronaldo took the honor that year, rendering Neuer’s World Cup title with Germany, and Bundesliga & DFB-Pokal titles with Bayern not quite good enough. Nonetheless, at 40 years of age, he’s still shown that he has what it takes to compete on the highest level and he has had a handful of world class performances for Bayern this season, so much to the point that there’s been a clamoring on social media for Julian Nagelsmann to recall him out of retirement to go to the World Cup with Germany. Neuer has shot down that suggestion numerous times, though, and is sticking to his decision to stay retired from the national team. There’s still titles to be won with Bayern and we will soon know if he’ll be in Munich for a bit longer, or if this is the beginning of his swan song.

Q&A

What accolades has Manuel Neuer achieved in his career?

Manuel Neuer has won a World Cup, 12 Bundesliga titles, 2 Champions League titles, and multiple other trophies with Bayern Munich and the German national team.

Why did Philipp Lahm call Neuer a 'once-in-a-century goalkeeper'?

Lahm described Neuer as uniquely talented and among the greatest in football history, suggesting he should have won the Ballon d'Or at some point in his career.

Is Manuel Neuer considering retirement from Bayern Munich?

Neuer's future with Bayern Munich is uncertain as he weighs whether to continue playing or conclude his storied chapter with the club after this season.

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