Franz Anton Beckenbauer (11 September 1945 – 7 January 2024) was a German professional football player, manager, and official. Nicknamed der Kaiser ("the Emperor"), 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-half. He is often credited as having invented the role of the modern sweeper (libero).
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Franz Anton Beckenbauer 11 September 1945 Munich, Germany
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7 January 2024 (aged 78)
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Zodiac | Virgo |
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