New Delhi, April 16 -- Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alexander Manninger has passed away at the age of 48, marking the end of a career that saw him feature for several top European clubs and earn recognition as one of Austria's most experienced shot-stoppers.

Manninger made 33 international appearances and was part of the Austria squad at UEFA EURO 2008, though he did not feature during the tournament, according to the UEFA website.

His club career brought experience in five European leagues, including at Arsenal, Juventus, Augsburg, Fiorentina, Torino and Salzburg. Manninger was part of the Arsenal squad that won the domestic double in 1997/98, and he was an Italian champion with Juventus in 2011/12.

Across his career, Manninger was often...