Franz Beckenbauer.

Updated June 29, 2026 · DynastyDaily Editorial · ● Live Last updated: 2026-06-30T06:22:30Z

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Franz Anton Beckenbauer — Sweeper (libero) / Midfielder, born 11 September 1945 in Munich, West Germany, currently at Der Kaiser of Bayern. West Germany: 103 caps, 14 goals.

Franz Beckenbauer — West Germany · World Cup 2026

Personal information

Full name	Franz Anton Beckenbauer
Date of birth	11 September 1945
Birthplace	Munich, West Germany
Height	1.81 m
Position	Sweeper (libero) / Midfielder
Preferred foot	Right

Club information

Current club	Der Kaiser of Bayern
Shirt number	5

Junior career

SC Munich 1906 youth, then Bayern Munich academy from 13.

Senior career

Bayern Munich (1964-1977) — 3× European Cup
New York Cosmos (1977-1980, 1983)
Hamburger SV (1980-1982)

National team

West Germany: 103 caps, 14 goals.

Related
Same country: Gerd Müller

Achievements

World Cup 1974 as captain
World Cup 1990 as MANAGER — one of only 3 to win both
3× European Cup with Bayern (1974-76)
2× Ballon d'Or

Playing style & 2026 outlook

Beckenbauer reinvented the sweeper role into the elegant ball-playing libero. He captained West Germany to the 1974 title at home, then in 1990 became one of only three men to win the World Cup as player AND manager. He died in January 2024.

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