Franz Beckenbauer
German soccer player and manager
Franz Anton Beckenbauer was a German professional football player, manager, and official. Nicknamed der Kaiser, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, and is one of nine players to have won the FIFA World Cup, the... Wikipedia
Born: September 11, 1945, Munich, Germany
Died: January 7, 2024 (age 78 years), Salzburg, Austria
Spouse: Heidi Beckenbauer (m. 2006–2024), Sybille Beckenbauer (m. 1990–2004), and Brigitte Beckenbauer (m. 1966–1990)
Position: Defender
Children: Stephan Beckenbauer, Francessca Beckenbauer, Thomas Beckenbauer, and more
Dates joined: 1983 (New York Cosmos), 1980 (Hamburger SV), 1977 (New York Cosmos), and more
Team coached: Germany national football team (Association football manager, 1984–1990)