LIKE A MODEL: Neuer - Heroic titan who led German football to most glorious era

Hello, everyone! Welcome to All Football column LIKE A MODEL! Here we will bring you the sexiest & hottest men in the football world. So just feast your eyes and give your points for them. The handsome footballer of this week that we choose is German and Bayern captain Manuel Neuer.

There was one member of the German team who stood out from the rest; one heroic titan of a man who not only defended the virginal sanctity of the German goal posts but managed to capture the admiration of soccer fans around the world. We are talking, of course, about the goalkeeper, captain of the German national soccer team, and mould from which all things sexy are cast: Manuel Neuer.

Neuer has been described as a "sweeper-keeper" because of his unique playing style and speed when rushing off his line to anticipate opponents. 

He is also known for his quick reflexes, excellent shot-stopping abilities, strength, long throwing range, command of his area, and accurate control and distribution of the ball.

Born in 1986 (making him just 28 years old during the 2014 World Cup), standing 6′ 4″ tall and weighing in at 203 lbs, Neuer is the perfect specimen of all that is man. He has the sort of baby face which is simultaneously youthful and handsome — indicative of his origin as the lovechild of Superman and God’s favourite cherub. 

And he has these gigantic banana hands too, which not only slap away penalty shots like uppity mosquitoes but suggest he also sports the most glorious trouser hog in all of Germany.

Manuel started his own children’s charity, the Manuel Neuer Kids Foundation. The foundation helps socially-disadvantaged children living in Germany’s urban district of Ruhr.

Do you agree with us? Post your comments and share your favourite photos of Neuer! Meanwhile, you can click our column for more past handsome footballers and tell us which player you want to see the next week!