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Franz Beckenbauer

Defender · FC Bayern München · historical profile

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German footballer (1945–2024)

1945–2024

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2024-01-07

Franz Anton Beckenbauer was a German professional football player, manager, and official. Nicknamed der Kaiser, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential players of all time. Beckenbauer was a versatile player who started out as a midfielder, but made his name as a centre-back. He is often credited as having invented the role of the modern sweeper.

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