Franz Beckenbauer

11 September 1945 – 7 January 2024

Franz Beckenbauer was a German footballer and manager who played as a sweeper for Bayern Munich, Hamburger SV and the New York Cosmos. He captained West Germany to the 1974 World Cup title, won the European Cup three times with Bayern and took the Ballon d'Or in 1972 and 1976. As a manager he led West Germany to the World Cup in 1990, and he later headed the organising committee for the 2006 tournament in Germany.

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Born in Munich, Germany
11 September 1945

He grew up in the Giesing district of the city.

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Joined the youth section of Bayern Munich
1959
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Made his first-team debut for Bayern Munich
1964

He went on to win four Bundesliga titles and three consecutive European Cups with the club.

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Debut for the West Germany national team
1965

He was a runner-up at the 1966 World Cup and won the European Championship in 1972.

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Won the Ballon d'Or
1972

He received the award again in 1976.

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Captained West Germany to the World Cup title
7 July 1974

West Germany beat the Netherlands 2-1 in the final in Munich.

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Moved to the New York Cosmos
1977

He played four seasons in the North American Soccer League before returning to Hamburger SV in 1980.

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Appointed manager of the West Germany national team
1984 – 1990

He took charge after retiring as a player and led the side to the 1986 World Cup final.

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Won the World Cup as manager of West Germany
8 July 1990

West Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the final in Rome.

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Died in Salzburg, Austria
7 January 2024
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