"I have three goalkeepers who really inspired me. Jens Lehmann was my idol because he played for Scha..." — Manuel Neuer

I have three goalkeepers who really inspired me. Jens Lehmann was my idol because he played for Schalke and was really progressive in the way he developed the position in Germany. I also have a lot of respect for all that Oliver Kahn achieved with the national team. Outside Germany, I would add that Edwin van der Sar was a big role model.

Manuel Neuer Athlete • German