Franz Beckenbauer

Football player and manager, World Cup winner

Franz Beckenbauer - Football player and manager, World Cup winner
Born

September 11th, 1945
79 years ago

Died

January 7th, 2024
1 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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A prominent football player and manager associated with German football. Played as a defender for Bayern Munich and the German national team. Captained West Germany to victory in the 1974 FIFA World Cup. Concluded playing career in 1982. Transitioned to management, leading the national team to success in the 1990 FIFA World Cup and managing Bayern Munich to multiple Bundesliga titles. Became a significant figure in European football thereafter.

Captained West Germany to win the 1974 FIFA World Cup

Managed Germany to the 1990 FIFA World Cup title

Won multiple Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich

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