Happy birthday! Manuel Neuer turns 40 today

The iconic and legendary footballer turns 40 on Friday, Mar. 27, 2026.

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Manuel Neuer is celebrating his 40th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Manuel Neuer has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 40th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Neuer, a cultural icon

Born Manuel Peter Neuer in Gelsenkirchen on March 27, 1986, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in German history. Neuer's not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Manuel hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Manuel Neuer as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 40.

Happy Birthday, Manuel, you're the best!

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