Manuel Neuer, the long-time Bayern Munich goalkeeper who is now 37, reportedly wed Anika Bissel, a 23-year-old handball player. The report comes from Picture magazine and describes a small, intimate ceremony attended by a close circle of family and friends.
According to the outlet, the wedding was kept private, and Bissel has since updated her social media profile, which remains private. The couple announced their engagement at the end of September, signaling a new chapter in Neuer’s life after years in the spotlight.
There were notes in the report that Bissel was expecting a child, with the baby anticipated to arrive in the spring. The couple had begun dating in 2020, marking what would be Neuer’s second marriage. Neuer’s first marriage began in 2015 with Nina Weiss, and it ended in early 2020 as the couple separated after several years together.
Neuer has been a defining figure at Bayern Munich since 2011, after leaving Schalke 04, the club from his hometown of Gelsenkirchen, where his professional journey began. With Bayern, he has claimed multiple domestic titles, standout cup triumphs, and a pair of Champions League trophies, underscoring a highly successful era for the club in German and European football.
Off the field, Neuer recovered from a serious skiing-related injury sustained in December 2022, with a return to action documented by late October 2023. His career, marked by consistency and leadership, has placed him among the sport’s most recognizable and influential goalkeepers, admired both for his shot-stopping prowess and his ability to organize a defense from the back line.
As new family milestones unfold for Neuer, fans and observers may reflect on the broader arc of his career—from youthful beginnings in Germany to elite status at one of Europe’s premier clubs—and how personal chapters intertwine with professional achievements in the life of a modern football icon. The evolving personal life of a high-profile athlete often captures public interest, while the professional record remains a constant point of reference for supporters across North America and beyond.