Franz Beckenbauer
German sports official and association football player (1945–2024)
1945 — 2024
Quick Facts
Profession
German sports official and association football player (1945–2024)
Born
September 11, 1945
Died
2024 (age ~79)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
coach, association football coach, association football player
West GermanyBorn in Richard-Wagner-Straße 19 (München)Died in Salzburg
1945
Born in Richard-Wagner-Straße 19 (München) (1945-09-11)
1966
AwardGerman Footballer of the Year
1968
AwardGerman Footballer of the Year
1974
AwardGerman Footballer of the Year
1974
AwardBravo Otto
1976
AwardGerman Footballer of the Year
About
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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Who is 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-bac
What does the name Franz mean?+
The name Franz means "A male given name from Latin, rare in English.. Etymology: From Franz. Francis.". It is of German origin.
When was Franz Beckenbauer born?+
Franz Beckenbauer was born on September 11, 1945.
When did Franz Beckenbauer die?+
Franz Beckenbauer died in 2024, at approximately 79 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin, rare in English.. Etymology: From Franz. Francis.
The name Franz is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin, rare in English.. Etymology: From Franz. Francis.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Franz — September 11, 1945
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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