
Bayern München · DFB Pokal · Goalkeeper · #1 · Germany · 39 yrs

In what could be his final season between the sticks, any potential Manuel Neuer farewell tour will be carried out with the utmost professionalism by the Bayern Munich and Germany legend. Matchday 2’s visit to Schalke, though, will be a particularly emotional one for the 40-year-old as he returns to where it all began.

When Bayern Munich face Borussia Dortmund in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup on Saturday (kick-off: 8.30pm CEST), much of the focus will be on the teams’ array of attacking talent. However, both sides can call on elite goalkeepers in Manuel Neuer and Gregor Kobel, on whom the destination of the trophy may depend…
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