Full Name
Franz Anton Beckenbauer
Position
Centre Back/Sweeper
Born
11 September 1945
Country
Germany
Clubs
Bayern Munich (Germany)
New York Cosmos (USA)
Hamburg (Germany)
Professional Career
1964-1983
International Caps/Goals
103 caps/14 goals
Honours
4 German Bundesliga title (Bayern Munich)
1 German Bundesliga title (Hamburg)
3 European Cup, 1 Cup Winners’ Cup (Bayern Munich)
1 Intercontinental Cup (Bayern Munich)
3 NASL Championship (New York Cosmos)
1972 UEFA European Championship (Germany)
1974 FIFA World Cup (Germany)
1972/1976 European Footballer of the Year
One of the first modern sweepers in the game, Beckenbauer was the true leader on the field. A natural choice for captaincy, he had the influence, composure and elegance to command and organise the defensive sector of his team.
Beckenbauer has won everything in football, including multiple league titles, European Cups, as well as the prestigious European Championship and World Cup. And he repeated that amazing feat after he retired from playing in 1983 and worked as a manager. As the manager of West Germany between 1984 and 1990, he led the nation to World Cup glory before stepping down in the final year. Beckenbauer went on to take charge of his beloved Bayern Munich, leading them to another Bundesliga title and the UEFA Cup.
Till this date, Beckenbauer remains an important figure in German football.
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