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Franz Beckenbauer
Franz Beckenbauer
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NameFranz Beckenbauer
CaptionBeckenbauer in 1974
Birth date11 September 1945
Birth placeMunich, Germany
Death date7 January 2024
Death placeSalzburg, Austria
Height1.81 m
PositionSweeper / Midfielder
Years11964–1977
Club1Bayern Munich
Caps1439
Goals164
Years21977–1980
Club2New York Cosmos
Caps2105
Goals219
Years31980–1982
Club3Hamburger SV
Caps328
Nationalyears11965–1977
Nationalteam1West Germany
Nationalcaps1103
Nationalgoals114
Manageryears11984–1990
Managerclub1West Germany
Manageryears21990–1991
Managerclub2Olympique de Marseille
Manageryears31993–1994
Managerclub3Bayern Munich
Manageryears41996
Managerclub4Bayern Munich

Franz Beckenbauer was a German professional footballer and manager, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. Nicknamed "Der Kaiser" for his elegant style and commanding leadership, he revolutionized the position of sweeper and achieved unprecedented success as both a player and a manager. His career is defined by winning the FIFA World Cup as both captain and manager of West Germany, a feat matched only by Mário Zagallo and Didier Deschamps.

Early life and career

Born in the Munich district of Giesing in the aftermath of World War II, Beckenbauer grew up in a working-class family. He joined the youth academy of SC München von 1906 before being recruited by the youth setup of Bayern Munich in 1959, despite initially being a fan of local rivals 1860 Munich. His early development was influenced by coaches like Zlatko Čajkovski and he made his professional debut for Bayern Munich in 1964, a period when the club was still in the Regionalliga Süd.

Playing career

Beckenbauer's playing career is legendary, primarily with Bayern Munich where he captained the team to three consecutive European Cup victories from 1974 to 1976. He also won multiple Bundesliga titles and the DFB-Pokal. Internationally, he earned 103 caps for the West Germany national team, captaining them to victory at the 1974 FIFA World Cup on home soil and winning the UEFA European Championship in 1972. He was instrumental in their run to the final of the 1966 FIFA World Cup and the 1970 FIFA World Cup semi-final, famously playing with a dislocated shoulder against Italy. He later played for the New York Cosmos in the North American Soccer League, winning three Soccer Bowl titles, and concluded his playing days with Hamburger SV.

Managerial career

After retiring as a player, Beckenbauer transitioned into management with great success. He took charge of the West German national team in 1984 and led them to the final of the 1986 FIFA World Cup and ultimately to victory at the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy, defeating Argentina in the final. This made him one of only three men to win the World Cup as both player and manager. He later had a brief stint as manager of Olympique de Marseille in Ligue 1, and served two terms as head coach and later president of Bayern Munich, guiding them to the UEFA Cup title in 1996.

Post-retirement and legacy

Following his managerial career, Beckenbauer served as president of Bayern Munich, overseeing the club's continued dominance. He was a key figure in Germany's successful bid to host the 2006 FIFA World Cup, serving as chairman of the organizing committee for what was dubbed the "Summer fairy tale". His legacy was honored with inductions into the FIFA 100 list and the Ballon d'Or Dream Team. In later years, he faced scrutiny over aspects of the 2006 FIFA World Cup bidding process. He passed away in Salzburg in January 2024.

Personal life

Beckenbauer was married three times and had five children. His son, Stephan Beckenbauer, also became a professional footballer. He maintained a residence in Kitzbühel, Austria, and was a noted figure in German society beyond football. His nickname, "Der Kaiser", is said to have originated from a photograph where he was pictured next to a bust of Emperor Franz Joseph I.

Category:German footballers Category:German football managers Category:FIFA World Cup-winning captains Category:FIFA World Cup-winning managers