Manuel Neuer has separated from his wife Annika Neuer only months after the birth of their second child, according to reports in Germany.
The Bayern Munich goalkeeper and captain has not commented publicly on the reported split, while his media adviser said Neuer did not wish to discuss his private or family life.
German newspaper Bild reported that Neuer, 39, and Annika, 26, had ended their relationship. The couple welcomed their second child at the end of August, with the baby joining their two-year-old son Luca.
Annika has not commented on the report.
The separation comes around a year and a half after the couple held an elaborate wedding celebration in South Tyrol in July 2025. The festivities lasted several days and included gatherings on the shores of Lake Kaltern, a romantic ceremony, concerts and dancing, followed by a final celebration beside a swimming pool.
Neuer and Annika had already married in a civil ceremony in November 2023. The private event took place at the town hall in Tegernsee and was kept out of the public eye.
Their marriage became known more widely after Annika changed her surname on Instagram from Bissel to Neuer.
Neuer’s previous relationships
The reported separation is not the first relationship to end in Neuer’s personal life.
Before Annika, the goalkeeper spent five years with Kathrin Gilch. The couple had been planning to marry and build a home together. Gilch attended the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and celebrated with Neuer on the pitch after Germany won the tournament.
Shortly after the competition ended, Neuer’s agent announced their separation, saying the relationship had ended several weeks earlier. The agent added that the details were private and would not be discussed by Neuer or his representatives.
Neuer was also previously married to dressage rider Nina Neuer. They married in 2017 before divorcing in 2020.
The latest development adds another separation to the Bayern Munich goalkeeper’s personal history, although he has generally kept details of his family and relationships away from the media despite the interest surrounding his life outside football.
Neuer’s preference for privacy has remained consistent throughout his career. He rarely speaks publicly about his relationships or family matters, including during periods that attract significant attention from the German media.
