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.
- Occupation
- association football player, association football coach, professional athlete, functionary
- Position held
- honorary presidency
- Citizenship
- West Germany, Germany
- Born
- September 11, 1945
- Died
