Manuel Neuer redefined goalkeeping as the pre-eminent exponent of the sweeper-keeper, a German whose command of space far beyond his line changed how the position is understood. Commanding and technically superb, he has been the last line for Bayern Munich and Germany for many years.
Having emerged at Schalke 04, he became the guardian of an all-conquering Bayern side and was crowned a world champion with Germany in 2014, his aggressive positioning central to that triumph.
Authoritative, brave and comfortable with the ball at his feet, he is regarded as one of the finest goalkeepers of all time and a model for the modern game.