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Franz Beckenbauer
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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Born 11 September 1945 · Died 7 January 2024 · Q4457
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2026· 34 entries
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DeporTV: A 55 años del día que Chacarita bailó al Bayern Munich de Beckenbauer en Barcelona
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SVG Europe: Franz Beckenbauer Supercup
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OneFootball: RefCam Franz Beckenbauer Supercup 2026 | Borussia Dortmund vs. FC Bayern München
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FC Bayern: Video: Behind the scenes at the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup in Dortmund
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FC Bayern: Vídeo: Entre bastidores de la Supercopa Franz Beckenbauer en Dortmund
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Bavarian Football Works: Bayern Munich celebrates in style after downing BVB in Franz Beckenbauer Supercup
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Goal: Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich: TV channel, live stream & kick-off time for the Franz Beckenbauer Super Cup
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Bavarian Football Works: Vincent Kompany ‘happy’ with Bayern Munich’s 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup
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bundesliga.com: Franz Beckenbauer Supercup RefCam
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Bavarian Football Works: Bayern Munich assistant coach helps stop pitch invader during Franz Beckenbauer Supercup celebration
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LiveScore: Borussia Dortmund 1-2 Bayern Munich: Top performers in Franz Beckenbauer Supercup
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Motorcycle Sports: Bayern Munich secures Franz Beckenbauer Supercup with 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund
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Sky Sports: Franz Beckenbauer Supercup: Dortmund 1-2 Bayern Munich – Michael Olise stars as Harry Kane wins trophy
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El Heraldo de San Luis Potosí.: ¡Bayern Múnich campeón! conquista la Supercopa Franz Beckenbauer
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Free Press Journal: Bayern Munich Lift Franz Beckenbauer Supercup After 2-1 Win Against Dortmund
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Chosunbiz: Kim Min-jae helps Bayern beat Dortmund 2-1 to win Beckenbauer Super Cup - CHOSUNBIZ
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“such voluminous administrative things”
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Squawka: The GOAT Debate – Franz Beckenbauer vs Paolo Maldini
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Crónica Global: Luis Enrique no descansa en su afán contra el Real Madrid: se olvida del Ajax de Cruyff y el Bayern de Beckenbauer
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Encyclopaedia Britannica: Franz Beckenbauer | Biography, World Cup, Bayern Munich, & German captain
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Bavarian Football Works: Why Bayern Munich might need to manage without Harry Kane and Michael Olise in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup
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sekbernews.id: Bayern Munich Targets First Trophy in Franz Beckenbauer Cup Clash
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Goal: Le dicen a Harry Kane lo que necesita para unirse a Oliver Kahn, Franz Beckenbauer y Robert Lewandowski en la lista de leyendas del Bayern de Múnich, con una predicción sobre su renovación de contrato
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Yahoo Sports: Harry Kane told what he needs to join Oliver Kahn, Franz Beckenbauer & Robert Lewandowski on Bayern Munich legend list - with contract extension prediction made
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2024· 15 entries
The Guardian: A man from the future: Franz Beckenbauer was a role model for a generation | Philipp Lahm
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The Guardian: Harry Kane equals Bayern scoring record and pays tribute to Beckenbauer – video
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The Guardian: Harry Kane equals Bayern scoring record as tributes paid to Beckenbauer
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The Guardian: Football Daily | Farewell Franz Beckenbauer, a true football untouchable
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The Guardian: Franz Beckenbauer was a player out of time who made football evolve with him | Jonathan Wilson
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The Guardian: Beckenbauer defined an era as a player and that was just the beginning | Andy Brassell
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The Guardian: ‘Franz in luck’: how Beckenbauer’s fairytale career inspired Germany
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The Guardian: Der Kaiser: a look back at the career of Franz Beckenbauer – video obituary
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The Guardian: Franz Beckenbauer obituary
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The Guardian: Franz Beckenbauer – a life in pictures
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The Guardian: ‘The best footballer in German history’: tributes paid after Beckenbauer’s death – updates
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The Guardian: Franz Beckenbauer was the complete footballer and a triumphant coach | Paul Wilson
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The Guardian: Franz Beckenbauer, World Cup-winning captain and manager, dies aged 78
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Died 2024-01-07.
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La Gazzetta dello Sport declared Beckenbauer to be the "greatest defender ever", and was praised by many outlets to be one of the greatest players of all time
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2023· 1 entry
Awarded Askania Award (2023).
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2021· 4 entries
Won: IFFHS All-time Men's World Dream Team with Player (2021).
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Won: IFFHS Men Team of the Century (1901–2000) with Player (2021).
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Won: IFFHS All-time Men's European Dream Team with Player (2021).
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FIFA closed its ethics inquiry against Beckenbauer, as the statute of limitations had expired
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2020· 2 entries
Won: Ballon d'Or Dream Team with Player (2020).
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As the period for bringing a charge under the statute of limitations had expired
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2019· 1 entry
Klopp said he felt that he had been given knighthood by a king
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2018· 1 entry
Awarded German Football Hall of Fame (2018).
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2016· 4 entries
Won: IFFHS Legends with Player (2016).
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Won: UEFA Euro All-time XI with Player (2016).
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And 2017, Beckenbauer had cardiac surgery, and received an artificial hip in 2018
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In 2016 and 2017, Beckenbauer had cardiac surgery, and received an artificial hip in 2018.
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2015· 1 entry
Beckenbauer was married three times and had five children, one of whom, Stephan, was a professional footballer, who died from a brain tumour on 31 July 2015, at the age of 46.
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2013· 2 entries
Won: World Soccer Greatest XI of All Time with Player (2013).
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Won: World Soccer 29th Greatest Manager of All Time with Manager (2013).
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2012· 5 entries
Won: Marca Leyenda with Player (2012).
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Awarded Bayerische Verfassungsmedaille (2012).
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Awarded UEFA President's Award (2012).
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Won: UEFA President's Award with Player (2012).
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Won: FIFA Presidential Award with Player (2012).
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2011· 2 entries
Beckenbauer became an honorary consul of Kosovo in 2011, to help promote Kosovo's campaign for membership of UEFA and FIFA.
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To help promote Kosovo's campaign for membership of UEFA and FIFA
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2010· 1 entry
Won: Golden Foot with Player (2010).
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2009· 2 entries
Awarded Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia (2009).
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Being succeeded by long-time general manager Uli Hoeneß
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2008· 2 entries
Awarded Cross of Merit First Class of the Lower Saxony Order of Merit (2008).
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Won: Germany's Sports Hall of Fame with Player (2008).
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2007· 2 entries
Won: Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award with Player (2007).
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Won: IFFHS Universal Genius of World Football with Player (2007).
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2006· 2 entries
Awarded Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (2006).
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Awarded Germany's Sports Hall of Fame (2006).
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2005· 2 entries
Won: Bayern Munich All-time XI with Player (2005).
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Awarded BigBrotherAwards (2005).
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2004· 3 entries
Runner-up: UEFA Golden Jubilee Poll with Player (2004).
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Won: FIFA 100 with Player (2004).
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Won: FIFA Centennial Player and Football Personality Award with Player (2004).
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2002· 2 entries
Won: FIFA World Cup Dream Team with Player (2002).
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“money to anyone in order to buy votes”
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2000· 2 entries
Third place: IFFHS World Player of the Century with Player (2000).
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Runner-up: IFFHS European Player of the Century with Player (2000).
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1999· 2 entries
Won: France Football's Football Player of the Century sixth place with Player (1999).
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Won: World Soccer Greatest Players of 20th century fourth place with Player (1999).
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1998· 4 entries
Won: World Team of the 20th Century with Player (1998).
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And the FIFA World Cup Dream Team in 2002
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Beckenbauer became vice-president of the German Football Association
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The FIFA World Cup Dream Team in 2002, the Ballon d'Or Dream Team in 2020, and the IFFHS All-time Men's Dream Team in 2021, and in 2004 was listed in the FIFA 100 of the world's greatest living players
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1996· 2 entries
Won the English FA Cup with Bayern Munich (1995-1996).
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Won: UEFA Cup with Bayern Munich (1995–96).
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1994· 2 entries
Won: Bundesliga with Bayern Munich (1993–94).
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Beckenbauer took on the role of club president at Bayern, and much of the success in the following years has been credited to his astute management
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1991· 1 entry
Won: Ligue 1 with Marseille (1990–91).
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1990· 5 entries
Won: European Player (1956–1989) with Player (1990).
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Won: FIFA World Cup with West Germany (1990).
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Won: World Soccer Awards Manager of the Year with Manager (1990).
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Before the German reunification, Beckenbauer managed the last Germany national football team without East German players in a World Cup, winning the final 1–0, against Argentina, in a rematch of the previous World Cup fi
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But left the club midway through his first season
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1988· 1 entry
Third place: UEFA European Championship with West Germany (1988).
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1987· 1 entry
Beckenbauer was fined by Swiss authorities for evading taxes while living in Switzerland between 1977 and 1980
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1986· 1 entry
Runner-up: FIFA World Cup with West Germany (1986).
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1984· 1 entry
Won: FIFA Order of Merit with Player (1984).
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1983· 2 entries
Joined New York Cosmos in 1983.
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Played for New York Cosmos (1983–1983) — 25 appearances, 2 goals.
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1982· 2 entries
Won: Bundesliga with Hamburger SV (1981–82).
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Beckenbauer moved to Austria, where tax rates were lower
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1980· 3 entries
Won: North American Soccer League with New York Cosmos (1980).
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Played for Hamburger SV (1980–1982) — 28 appearances, 0 goals.
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Joined Hamburg in 1980.
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1978· 1 entry
Won: North American Soccer League with New York Cosmos (1978).
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1977· 8 entries
Won: NASL Most Valuable Player Award with Player (1977).
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Won: kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season with Player (1976–77).
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Won: Eric Batty's World XI with Player (1977).
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Won: North American Soccer League with New York Cosmos (1977).
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Beckenbauer accepted a lucrative contract to play in the North American Soccer League (NASL) with the New York Cosmos, playing alongside Pelé in his debut season
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Joined New York Cosmos in 1977.
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Played for New York Cosmos (1977–1980) — 80 appearances, 17 goals.
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At the age of 31, following his move to New York Cosmos
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1976· 13 entries
Won the FIFA Club World Cup with Bayern Munich (1976).
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Won the FIFA Ballon d Or with Bayern Munich (1976).
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Awarded German Footballer of the Year (1976).
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Won: European Cup with Bayern Munich (1975–76).
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Won: Intercontinental Cup with Bayern Munich (1976).
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Runner-up: UEFA European Championship with West Germany (1976).
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Won: Ballon d'Or with Player (1976).
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Won: Footballer of the Year (Germany) with Player (1976).
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Won: kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season with Player (1975–76).
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Won: Sport Ideal European XI with Player (1976).
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Won: UEFA Euro Team of the Tournament with Player (1976).
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Won: Eric Batty's World XI with Player (1976).
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Awarded Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (1976).
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1975· 6 entries
Won: kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season with Player (1974–75).
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Won: Sport Ideal European XI with Player (1975).
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Won: Eric Batty's World XI with Player (1975).
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Won: European Cup with Bayern Munich (1974–75).
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Runner-up: Ballon d'Or with Player (1975).
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Had given him tax advice, including about moving to Switzerland
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1974· 13 entries
Won the FIFA World Cup with Germany (1974).
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Awarded German Footballer of the Year (1974).
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Runner-up: Ballon d'Or with Player (1974).
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Won: kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season with Player (1973–74).
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Won: Sport Ideal European XI with Player (1974).
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Won: Bundesliga with Bayern Munich (1973–74).
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Won: Eric Batty's World XI with Player (1974).
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Won: European Cup with Bayern Munich (1973–74).
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Won: FIFA World Cup with West Germany (1974).
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Awarded Bravo Otto (1974).
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Won: Footballer of the Year (Germany) with Player (1974).
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And repeated the feat as a manager in 1990
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Winning as manager in 1990, and for playing a leading role in Germany's success of achieving host status of the 2006 World Cup
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1973· 5 entries
Won: Sport Ideal European XI with Player (1973).
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Won: Bundesliga with Bayern Munich (1972–73).
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Won: kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season with Player (1972–73).
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Won: Eric Batty's World XI with Player (1973).
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Beat Uwe Seeler's record of 72 matches and was overtaken by Lothar Matthäus in 1993
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1972· 10 entries
Won the FIFA Ballon d Or with Bayern Munich (1972).
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Won: kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season with Player (1971–72).
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Won: UEFA Euro Team of the Tournament with Player (1972).
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Won: FUWO European Team of the Season with Player (1972).
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Won: Eric Batty's World XI with Player (1972).
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Won: Sport Ideal European XI with Player (1972).
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Won: Ballon d'Or with Player (1972).
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Won: UEFA European Championship with West Germany (1972).
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Won: Bundesliga with Bayern Munich (1971–72).
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West Germany won the European Championship, beating the Soviet Union 3–0 in the final
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1971· 4 entries
Won: kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season with Player (1970–71).
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Won: DFB-Pokal with Bayern Munich (1970–71).
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Won: Eric Batty's World XI with Player (1971).
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Won: Sport Ideal European XI with Player (1971).
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1970· 3 entries
Third place: FIFA World Cup with West Germany (1970).
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Won: kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season with Player (1969–70).
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Won: FUWO European Team of the Season with Player (1970).
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1969· 5 entries
Won: Eric Batty's World XI with Player (1969).
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Won: DFB-Pokal with Bayern Munich (1968–69).
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Won: kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season with Player (1968–69).
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Won: Bundesliga with Bayern Munich (1968–69).
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Won: FUWO European Team of the Season with Player (1969).
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1968· 7 entries
Won: kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season with Player (1967–68).
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Won: FUWO European Team of the Season with Player (1968).
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Won: Footballer of the Year (Germany) with Player (1968).
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Won: Eric Batty's World XI with Player (1968).
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Won: FIFA XI with Player (1968).
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Awarded German Footballer of the Year (1968).
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Beckenbauer was called "der Kaiser" ('the Emperor') by fans and the media
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1967· 6 entries
Won: FUWO European Team of the Season with Player (1967).
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Won: DFB-Pokal with Bayern Munich (1966–67).
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Won: European Cup Winners' Cup with Bayern Munich (1966–67).
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Won: kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season with Player (1966–67).
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Won: Eric Batty's World XI with Player (1967).
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And three consecutive European Cups from 1974 to 1976
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1966· 11 entries
Won: Eric Batty's World XI with Player (1966).
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Awarded German Footballer of the Year (1966).
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Won: FUWO European Team of the Season with Player (1966).
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Won: FIFA World Cup Bronze Boot with Player (1966).
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Won: FIFA World Cup Best Young Player Award with Player (1966).
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Won: kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season with Player (1965–66).
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Won: Footballer of the Year (Germany) with Player (1966).
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Third place: Ballon d'Or with Player (1966).
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Runner-up: FIFA World Cup with West Germany (1966).
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Won: DFB-Pokal with Bayern Munich (1965–66).
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Third place in 1970, and champions in 1974, while also being named to the tournament all-star team in all three editions
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1965· 5 entries
Won: Regionalliga Süd with Bayern Munich (1964–65).
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Played for FC Bayern Munich (1965–1977) — 439 appearances, 64 goals.
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Played for Germany men's national association football team (1965–1977) — 103 appearances, 14 goals.
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Joined Germany in 1965.
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Played for Germany national football B team (1965–1965) — 2 appearances, 0 goals.
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1964· 2 entries
Played for Germany national under-18 football team (1964–1964) — 3 appearances, 3 goals.
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Joined Bayern Munich in 1964.
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1963· 1 entry
At the age of 18, Beckenbauer was engulfed by controversy when it was revealed that his girlfriend was pregnant and that he had no intention of marrying her; he was banned from the West Germany national youth team by the
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1959· 1 entry
Rather than that of his favourites' 1860 Munich, was the result of a contentious Under-14 youth tournament in nearby Neubiberg
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1945· 1 entry
Born 1945-09-11.
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1941· 1 entry
And grew up in the working-class district of Giesing
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1860· 1 entry
Munich as a group upon the tournament's conclusion
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