Homenaje a Franz Beckenbauer en la Gala del Balón de Oro
Homenaje a Franz Beckenbauer (1947-2024). Rummenigge recoge el premio en honor al gran futbolista, entrenador y dirigente alemán.
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Beckenbauer - 10 things to know with detail
Full Name: Franz Anton Beckenbauer
Date of Birth: September 11, 1945
Place of Birth: Munich, Germany
Position: Beckenbauer was a versatile player who played as a sweeper, a central defender, and a midfielder during his career.
Clubs: Beckenbauer spent the majority of his playing career at Bayern Munich, where he won numerous domestic and international titles. He also played for the New York Cosmos in the North American Soccer League.
International Career: Beckenbauer represented Germany in four World Cups, winning the tournament as a player in 1974 and as a manager in 1990.
Playing Style: Beckenbauer was known for his elegant style of play, excellent passing ability, and composure on the ball. He was also a strong and intelligent defender.
Nickname: Beckenbauer was nicknamed "Der Kaiser," which means "The Emperor" in German, due to his leadership qualities on and off the field.
Managerial Career: After retiring as a player, Beckenbauer had a successful managerial career, winning domestic and international titles with clubs like Bayern Munich and the German national team.
Legacy: Beckenbauer is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time and is considered a pioneer of the modern sweeper role in football. He has also been inducted into the FIFA World Cup Dream Team and the World Team of the 20th Century.