Age Group: 9 - 12 Years, 12+ Years

Description:

Neuer is the fascinating biography of Manuel Neuer — widely regarded as the greatest goalkeeper of his generation and the man who revolutionised the role entirely — part of Matt and Tom Oldfield's number one Ultimate Football Heroes series. Growing up in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, young Manuel worked his way steadily through the ranks, developing the lightning reflexes, commanding presence, and extraordinary footwork that would set him apart from every other keeper in the world. His bold, sweeper-keeper style — charging off his line to cut out danger before it could even become a threat — completely redefined what a modern goalkeeper could be. From Schalke to Bayern Munich, and from the Bundesliga to World Cup glory with Germany, this is the story of the boy who changed football from between the posts.