"There are many. Internationally, there was Edwin van der Sar and Peter Schmeichel,"
"Their footwork inspired me. In Germany, I can mention Jens Lehmann and Oliver Kahn. Each had their own qualities. I also watched a lot of Ajax football videos when I was a kid. I also played a lot of tennis. I admired Boris Becker, Michael Stich, and Steffi Graf. I had their posters in my room, and one of Michael Schumacher."
Manuel Neuer reached elite status through standout performances, major trophies, and a redefinition of the goalkeeper role. Neuer drew inspiration from international keepers Edwin van der Sar and Peter Schmeichel for their footwork and from German keepers Jens Lehmann and Oliver Kahn for their distinct qualities. Neuer studied Ajax football videos as a child and played a lot of tennis, admiring Boris Becker, Michael Stich, and Steffi Graf. Posters of those tennis stars and Michael Schumacher adorned his room. These varied influences contributed to his development and helped shape his unconventional, modern goalkeeping style.
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