Franz Anton Beckenbauer (German pronunciation: [fʁants ˈbɛkn̩ˌbaʊɐ] ⓘ; 11 September 1945 – 7 January 2024) was a German professional football player, manager, and official.

Beckenbauer bei der WM 1974 Franz Beckenbauer mit Gerd Müller (links) und Helmut Schön (rechts) nach dem Finale der WM 1974 1974 führte Beckenbauer bei seiner dritten Weltmeisterschaft die Mannschaft bis ins Endspiel.

Jan 3, 2025 · Franz Beckenabuer is a German football (soccer) player who is one of only three people to win the World Cup as a player and as a coach (1974 and 1990, respectively). Nicknamed “der Kaiser,” Beckenbauer dominated German football in the 1960s and ’70s and is arguably the country’s greatest footballer.

Jan 8, 2024 · Soccer icon Franz Beckenbauer, widely considered to be one of the greatest players in the history of the game, has died aged 78, according to the German football federation (DFB).

Jan 8, 2024 · Germany's World Cup-winning coach Franz Beckenbauer has died. He was 78. Beckenbauer's family issued a statement to news agency dpa saying that Beckenbauer “passed away peacefully in his sleep yesterday, Sunday, surrounded by his family.”

Jul 1, 2024 · Name in home country: Franz Anton Beckenbauer Date of birth/Age: Sep 11, 1945 Place of birth: München Date of death: 07.01.2024 (78) Height: 1,81 m Citizenship: Germany Position: Defender - Sweeper Foot: right Current club: ---

Jan 8, 2024 · Franz Beckenbauer, a World Cup winner as a player and a coach who became the defining figure in German soccer for more than half a century, died on Sunday. He was 78.

Jan 8, 2024 · Franz Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup both as player and coach and became one of Germany's most beloved personalities with his easygoing charm, has died. He was 78.

Franz Anton Beckenbauer (German pronunciation: [ˈfʁants ˈbɛkŋ̍ˌbaʊɐ], audio (help · info); 11 September 1945 – 7 January 2024) was a German professional footballer and manager. Franz was often called Der Kaiser ("The Emperor").

Jan 8, 2024 · Read reaction and tributes as Franz Beckenbauer - widely regarded as one of football's greatest players - dies aged 78.