Overview

"Here is a comprehensive long book description on Manuel Neuer's journey: ""The Sweeper-Keeper: Manuel Neuer's Revolutionary Path to Greatness"" In the gritty streets of Gelsenkirchen, a young boy with exceptional athleticism and an unbreakable will was honing his skills on the concrete pitches of the Ruhr Valley. Manuel Neuer was a force of nature between the posts from the moment he first donned his keeper's gloves. But this was just the start of an revolutionary journey that would transform the goalkeeping position forever. In this inspirational autobiography, one of the greatest and most influential players of his generation pulls back the curtain on his bold rise to iconic status. From his very first brushes with the game to the upheaval of leaving his beloved Schalke as a teen, Neuer's unbending drive and supreme self-confidence shine through in his own gripping words. Once at Bayern Munich, the evolution began. Neuer's unorthodox playing style of rushing off his line to snuff out attacks sparked intense doubts at first. But along with the wise tutelage of coaching legend Jupp Heynckes, he gained the courage to champion his daring ""sweeper-keeper"" approach-and changed the game forever. Through Neuer's vivid retellings, readers will feel the jittery nerves and soaring elation of his first Bundesliga championship with Bayern. They'll be given a backstage look at the intense psychological battles Neuer waged to block out distractions and cement his place as the world's premier goalkeeper. And they'll plunge into his dramatic years with the German national team, a deserved hero after the 2014 World Cup triumph while arguably playing the greatest tournament of any keeper in history. But with his career's panoramic peaks, Neuer's memoir goes even further, exploring the severe injuries, mental struggles, and personal renewal required to sustain excellence into the modern era. Along the way, he opens up about his transformation into a vocal leader, the cutting-edge fitness and mental training regimens that extended his prime, and the eternal motivation of providing for his childhood sweetheart and their family. This warts-and-all autobiography is as entertaining as it is insightful. Fans, coaches, and soccer diehards alike will find Neuer's courage to revolutionize his position, and the game itself, simply unmatched and awe-inspiring. His commitment to greatness, no matter how intense the resistance and criticism, is a life lesson as vital as any he shares in this must-read book. Through it all, the sweeper-keeper has guided us to the future of his sport."

Full Product Details

9798328952514

Table of Contents

Reviews

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available