Tragic news: Alex Manninger, the former Austrian goalkeeper for Juventus, has died at age 48 in a car accident.
On 16 April 2026, it was sadly confirmed that Alex Manninger, the former Austrian goalkeeper for Juventus—the famous Italian Serie A football club—has passed away at age 48 due to a car accident.
Reports state that Manninger's car was struck by a train at a railway crossing in his native Austria. This loss was officially confirmed by Red Bull Salzburg, his first club, and the Austrian Football Association in an official statement.
Additionally, Juventus expressed their condolences, stating that Manninger was a professional goalkeeper loved by his teammates during his time at the club from 2008 to 2012.