Bayern’s oldest player: Neuer makes history in the Champions League | OneFootball

Even before the kickoff of the Champions League clash against FC Chelsea, Manuel Neuer made history. At 39 years and 174 days old, the FC Bayern captain is now the oldest player ever to appear for the German record champions in the Champions League – overtaking a club legend at the top.

Neuer overtakes Matthäus

Until now, Lothar Matthäus held this internal club record. The 1990 World Cup winner had been the oldest professional to play for Bayern in the Champions League. Now, he has had to relinquish the top spot to Neuer.

For Neuer, it is yet another chapter in an already unique career. Since his move to Munich in 2011, the goalkeeper has not only won all the major titles with FCB, but has also immortalized himself in the history books of the Champions League.

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