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Manuel Almunia, Spain footballer: Profile, Career, News & Videos

Manuel Almunia
Manuel Almunia
Spain
19 May 1977
goalkeeper
Manuel Almunia is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

He competed mainly in the Spanish lower leagues in his early years, only appearing in 26 La Liga games over two seasons with Recreativo and Albacete after starting out at Osasuna. Most of his career was spent with Arsenal, for whom he signed in 2004, going on to play 175 official matches and winning the 2005 FA Cup. He also had a short loan spell at West Ham United, joining Watford in 2012 and retiring two years later.

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📋 Profile & Career

: Almunia warming up for West Ham United in 2011
⚽ Personal information:
Full name: Manuel Almunia Rivero
Date of birth: (1977-05-19) 19 May 1977 (age 48)
Place of birth: Pamplona, Spain
Height: 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s): Goalkeeper
⚽ Team information:
Current team: Al Jazira (goalkeeping coach)
⚽ Youth career:
: Oberena
⚽ Senior career*:
Years: Team Apps (Gls)
1995–1999: Osasuna B 46 (0)
1999–2000: Osasuna 0 (0)
1999–2000: → Cartagonova (loan) 3 (0)
2000–2001: Sabadell 29 (0)
2001–2004: Celta 0 (0)
2001–2002: → Eibar (loan) 35 (0)
2002–2003: → Recreativo (loan) 2 (0)
2003–2004: → Albacete (loan) 24 (0)
2004–2012: Arsenal 109 (0)
2011: → West Ham United (loan) 4 (0)
2012–2014: Watford 76 (0)
Total: 328 (0)
: * Club domestic league appearances and goals

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Channel Image Manuel Almunia - One More Chance
13 years ago • 18.37K views
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Channel Image Manuel Almunia Saves - Arsenal Emirates Cup 2010
15 years ago • 17.68K views
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Channel Image Manuel Almunia | On Fire |
9 years ago • 35.95K views
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Channel Image Manuel Almunia : Arsenal's best ever keeper
7 years ago • 2.1K views
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Channel Image Top 10 Goalkeepers in Football 2025
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Channel Image Incredible Goalkeeper Mistakes in Football
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Channel Image 50 Incredible Saves by Arsenal Goalkeepers
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15 years ago • 68.41K views
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📰 Google News (RSS)

Arsenal fans are all worried about the same thing as former player is spotted on Dubai trip - Arsenal Insider

Manuel Almunia exclusive: I felt I could play for England but part of me was thinking, ‘What are you saying? People will want to kill you!’ - The Athletic - The New York Times

Almunia: It's a shame to see Arsenal like this, but Arteta will take them back to the top - MARCA

  • ✐ MARCA
  • Sat, 18 Apr 2020 07:00:00 GMT

David Seaman names the two players at Arsenal who really fell out under Arsene Wenger - TBR Football

David Seaman opens up on beef between two ex-Arsenal stars: 'They didn't speak' - Metro.co.uk

Is Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia really right for England? asks Barney Ronay - The Guardian

Almunia: I thought I will win trophies at Arsenal - Telegrafi

  • ✐ Telegrafi
  • Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:03:27 GMT

'I refused to say sorry to Arsenal over my comments – it cost me Gunners transfer' - The Mirror

'They were trying to kill each other' - Mannone speaks out on bitter Lehmann and Almunia feud - Goal.com

  • ✐ Goal.com
  • Mon, 10 Jun 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Keeper Almunia forced to retire with heart problem - Reuters

  • ✐ Reuters
  • Thu, 28 Aug 2014 07:00:00 GMT

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