Franz Beckenbauer
LegendDefenderWest Germany
Franz Beckenbauer was a defender from West Germany, born on 11 September 1945 in Munich. Clubs included Bayern Munich, New York Cosmos and Hamburger SV. Franz Beckenbauer won 103 caps for Germany, scoring 14 goals (1965-1977). Franz Beckenbauer died on 7 January 2024, aged 78.
Born
11 September 1945
Died
7 January 2024 (78)
Birthplace
Munich
Country
West Germany
Position
Defender
Height
181 cm
Club career
- 1965-1977Bayern Munich439 apps · 64 goals
- 1977-1980New York Cosmos80 apps · 17 goals
- 1980-1982Hamburger SV28 apps · 0 goals
- 1983New York Cosmos25 apps · 2 goals
International career
- 1965-1977Germany103 caps · 14 goals
Honours
- German Footballer of the Year1966
- German Footballer of the Year1968
- German Footballer of the Year1974
- German Footballer of the Year1976
- UEFA President's Award2012
- German Football Hall of Fame2018
- Ballon d'Or