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Jürgen Klopp names Marc-André ter Stegen as Germany's starting goalkeeper

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Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Jürgen Klopp names Marc-André ter Stegen as Germany's starting goalkeeper

Summary

Germany’s new head coach Jürgen Klopp has selected Marc-André ter Stegen as the primary goalkeeper for upcoming matches. This decision follows Manuel Neuer's retirement after temporarily coming out of retirement for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ter Stegen, 34, has often been viewed as Neuer’s understudy and now steps into the starting role with competition from other goalkeepers like Alexander Nübel and Oliver Baumann. Klopp personally notified ter Stegen to express his confidence in him, indicating his consideration of the goalkeeper's previous performances despite concerns about his age affecting future form.

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•Jürgen Klopp has named Marc-André ter Stegen as Germany's #1 goalkeeper.
•Manuel Neuer has retired again after briefly returning for the World Cup.
•Ter Stegen has been an understudy to Neuer throughout his international career.
•Klopp reached out to ter Stegen to build confidence in his selection.
•Age concerns may affect ter Stegen's performance moving forward.

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What they're saying

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The last few years have been tough for Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who has gone from being No. 1 goalkeeper at Barcelona to being shipped out on multiple loan deals.The World Cup situation made it worse as...
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