Manuel Almunia

Quick Facts

Full Name	Manuel Almunia
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	May 19, 1977(1977-05-19)
Age	47
Country	Spain
Horoscope	Taurus

Manuel Almunia Biography

Manuel Almunia is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on May 19, 1977 in Spain. He was a goalkeeper for Arsenal and Watford, winning the FA Cup in 2004-05 with Arsenal.

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Born in Pamplona, Navarre, Almunia started his senior career with CA Osasuna’s reserves in 1995, going on to spend four seasons with the team in Segunda División B. Subsequently, he stayed in the same level, where he represented FC Cartagonova and CE Sabadell FC.

In the summer of 2001, Almunia first reached La Liga, after signing with RC Celta de Vigo. He never represented the club officially however, being loaned to SD Eibar (where he won the Ricardo Zamora Trophy in Segunda División for the 2001–02 campaign), Recreativo de Huelva and Albacete Balompié, the last two in the top flight.

He wed Ana Almunia.

Manuel Almunia Net Worth

Manuel Almunia is one of the richest Soccer Player from Spain. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Manuel Almunia 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

His senior career started in 1997 with Osasuna’s Reserve Team.

He was the goalkeeper who had the lowest goals-to games ratio in 2001-02.

Manuel Almunia Rivero (born 19 May 1977) is a Spanish former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Manuel Almunia height 6 ft 4 in Manuel weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Manuel Almunia Dating?

According to our records, Manuel Almunia married to Ana Almunia. As of December 1, 2023, Manuel Almunia’s is not dating anyone.

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In the 2005–06 campaign, Almunia continued as second-choice to Lehmann, but found himself thrust into the spotlight when he replaced Robert Pires in the 20th minute of the final of the UEFA Champions League against FC Barcelona, as the German was sent off. He performed well for the most part, only conceding both goals in the 1–2 loss late in the game.

Facts & Trivia

Manuel Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Spain. Manuel Almunia celebrates birthday on May 19 of every year.

Almunia finally won the battle for first-choice duties in the 2007–08 season. Highlights included saving a penalty from Robbie Keane to help Arsenal beat Tottenham Hotspur 2–1. He was given the number one shirt after Lehmann left for VfB Stuttgart at the beginning of the 2008–09 campaign, and he saved another important penalty on 21 March 2009, this time from Newcastle United’s Obafemi Martins in a 3–1 victory. In June 2008 he signed a new four-year contract with the English club, but his subsequent performances were highly inconsistent, with brilliant displays in the Champions League semi-final first leg against Manchester United and the 2010 Champions League quarter-finals against Barcelona, and poorly received ones which resulted in rumours arising that he would be sold.

Why did Manuel Almunia retire?

The PFA stated on Twitter: “Manuel Almunia has had to retire after being diagnosed with a heart condition. All at the PFA wish him well for the future.” HCM is a genetic heart disorder that can cause sudden death. Almunia began his playing career at home club Osasuna in 1999.

How tall is Manuel Almunia?

6′ 4″

Where is Manuel Almunia?

Former Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia reunites with ex-team-mate Mikel Arteta and chats to Aaron Ramsdale and Bernd Leno during club’s training camp in Dubai… with Spaniard now working as translator for Abu Dhabi club Al Jazira.

Who are Arsenal's goalkeepers?

Goal keepers

What is Almunia?

Almunia is a surname.