Paul Breitner
German footballer and World Cup winner
Born
September 5th, 1951
74 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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A professional footballer, played primarily as a midfielder and defender. Had a significant career in top-tier leagues in Germany, primarily with Bayern Munich. Achieved notoriety for contributions to the German national team during the 1970s, particularly during the 1974 FIFA World Cup. After a successful club career, transitioned into sports journalism and commentary, sharing insights on football.
Played for Bayern Munich
Won the 1974 FIFA World Cup
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