The new adidas Predator Pro Manuel Neuer goalkeeper gloves are proof that there isn’t just one king in this castle. And when we say ‘castle’, we are referring specifically to the king’s throne between the posts. Although we all know which other goalkeeper we’re talking about, the truth is that adidas and Manuel Neuer have been a partnership that has worked perfectly for many years.
adidas goalkeeper gloves for Manuel Neuer
His style is unique in the world and, indeed, we are looking at the goalkeeper who inspired the concept of the ‘sweeper-keeper’ and who has served – and continues to serve – as an inspiration to many of his fellow goalkeepers. A cool-headed goalkeeper who has never shown any signs of feeling the pressure of defending the goal for a club like Bayern Munich or the German national team. As he recently told a media outlet, the modern goalkeeper must have a more attacking mindset and be able to initiate his team’s attacking moves with far greater confidence. Neuer backed up this statement with a very simple point: both Germany and Bayern are teams that usually enjoy over 60 per cent possession, so he has to spend a lot of time outside his penalty area and play an active part in both teams’ ball circulation.
Manuel Neuer is a player who came up through the youth ranks at Schalke 04 and went on to become a global star at FC Bayern. It is in Munich that the German goalkeeper has won every club title of his professional career and where he was also named the world’s best goalkeeper on four separate occasions (2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016).
As a goalkeeper with exceptional qualities, both on and off the pitch, it stands to reason that adidas would allow him to have his own exclusive model of goalkeeper gloves. It’s a real honour for any goalkeeper: to have a brand like adidas design and manufacture goalkeeper gloves to his own specifications. The last models produced were from the Encryption Pack collection, and since then we hadn’t seen any further exclusive models for the German goalkeeper. However, we believe adidas was simply biding its time before unveiling its new goalkeeper gloves and showcasing all its innovation alongside a goalkeeping titan like Manuel Neuer.
Technical features: adidas Predator Pro MN
These gloves feature an innovative design, incorporating an additional compression zone at the wrist that provides a more natural fit, without the need for traditional adjustment straps. The Demoskin technology inserts on the back, made from Primeknit, help to cushion impacts, improve protection and facilitate movements that are so common for a goalkeeper, such as punching the ball away with the fists. The palm is made from URG 2.0 latex, a high-end latex from adidas, and is combined with a negative cut featuring mesh between the fingers. It also incorporates an abrasion-resistant panel at the base of the palm. The new Stretch-Strap system, which allows the glove’s fit to be adjusted, provides the necessary tension to ensure a snug fit from the back of the hand right down to the wrist.
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