Alemanha released its call-up list for Copa of Mundo this Thursday morning (21). Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, from Bayern from Munique, is present in the list after being away from the national team since August 2024, when he retired.
Aos 40 years old, Neuer will be a starter for the German defense and will compete in his fifth Mundial. The goalkeeper continues to be at maximum activity for Bayern of Munique, champion club of Bundesliga 2025-26, and has just renewed his contract until 2027 with the Bavarian team. Sua returns to join the squad that will face Curaçao, Costa from Marfim and Equador in Grupo E of the competition.
Veteran’s unexpected Retorno
Manuel Neuer has been retired from the German national team since August last year. Sua’s return surprised analysts and fans, especially given his advanced age in relation to the traditional parameters of professional football. Contudo, the goalkeeper’s consistent performance in Bayern led the Alemanha coaching staff to reconsider the previous decision.
Neuer’s remaining as the holder of Munique’s Bayern highlights his physical and mental condition. The German club keeps him as their main goalkeeper even with young alternatives in the squad. The contract renewal until 2027 reinforces the mutual commitment between the athlete and the Munich institution.
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Composição of the defense and goalkeepers called up
Alemanha called up three goalkeepers for the campaign. Além of Manuel Neuer, Oliver Baumann and Alexander Nubel are in the list. The defense has twelve position players:
- Waldemar Anton
- Nathaniel Brown
- Pascal Grob
- Joshua Kimmich
- Felix Nmecha
- Aleksandar Pavlovic
- David Raum
- Antonio Rudiger
- Nico Schlotterbeck
- Angelo Stiller
- Jonathan Tah
- Malick Thiaw
The defensive sector seeks balance between experience and renewal. Antonio Rudiger, Joshua Kimmich and David Raum represent the accumulated experience, while names like Nathaniel Brown and Aleksandar Pavlovic bring youth and dynamism to the rear.
Meio-field and selection attack
The German offensive sector brings together eleven athletes with different characteristics. Meia-campers like Leon Goretzka and Nadiem Amiri coexist with offensive creators like Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz and Leroy Sané. The attacking front has Kai Havertz, a protagonist in recent Europeans, as well as Maximilian Beier, Lennart Karl, Jamie Leweling, Deniz Undav and Nick Woltemade.
Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz are among the highlights of the call. Ambos are coming off excellent seasons for their respective clubs and are considered fundamental to the German attack during the competition. Kai Havertz, in turn, maintains its reference status in the national team, despite fluctuating in performance in the recent European season.
Objetivo from Alemanha into Grupo AND
Alemanha integrates Grupo E alongside Curaçao, Costa of Marfim and Equador. The key is considered viable for the classification of the German selection. Curaçao and Costa of Marfim appear as direct opponents for second place, while Equador appears as a competitor for first place.
The German campaign will depend on combining the experience of Neuer and established players with the creativity of younger athletes. The German coach bet on a generational mix to face the challenges of the world competition. The return of the veteran goalkeeper reinforces the intention to solidify the defense during the tournament.
Preparação to Mundial
The call-up reflects the technical priorities of the German team in light of the upcoming clashes. The squad presents alternatives for multiple tactical formations. The German coach has the flexibility to adapt depending on the opponents and scenarios of each match.
Manuel Neuer, despite his age, maintains a technical level compatible with elite football. Sua returns to the national team confirms that playing ability overrides age conventions. Bayern of Munique will continue to have the goalkeeper as its custodian until 2027, ensuring regularity in Europa before and after Copa of Mundo.
