Short answer: Alex Manninger, the former Arsenal and Liverpool goalkeeper, passed away in April 2026 after a road accident in Austria.
Details and context
If you’d like, I can compile a brief timeline of Manninger’s career and the posthumous tributes from clubs and teammates, or pull up a few contemporaneous articles for deeper details.
Citations
Goalkeeper Alex Manninger has died at the age of 48; Former Austria international played role in Premier League and FA Cup wins for Arsenal under Arsene Wenger in 1997/98
www.skysports.comFormer Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger is training with Liverpool and reportedly could join the club on a short-term deal.
www.espn.comGoalkeeper Alex Manninger joins Reds on a short-term deal, 15 years after leaving Arsenal
www.premierleague.comLiverpool have signed 39-year-old former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger to provide cover for Loris Karius and Simon Mignolet next season
www.theguardian.comFormer Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger tragically died at 48 after his vehicle was struck by a train at a railroad crossing in Salzburg, Austria, police said.
www.wfmd.comFormer Liverpool and Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger has died at the age of 48 after his car was struck by a train.
www.daveockop.comAuthorities in Austria confirmed the death of ex-Premier League goalkeeper Manninger following a tragic accident.
en.as.comFormer Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger is training with Liverpool and reportedly could join the club on a short-term deal.
www.espn.com.sg