Franz Beckenbauer is a footballing… Nicknamed, “Der Kaiser,” Beckenbauer redefined the position of sweeper and is well-renowned for his vision, gracefulness, and leadership from the back. Beckenbauer, born on September 11 1945 in Munich, Germany is one of the most significant figures to have operated throughout the game both as a player and from the sidelines and board room as an administrator and football ambassador.
Franz Beckenbauer Match Records
1964-1977: Bayern Munich
Played for New York Cosmos (NASL) 1977-1980
1980–1982 Hamburger SV
1982-83: New York Cosmos (second stint)
Club and International Honors of Note
1968-1977: Bundesliga Titles (4)
1966, 1970, 1974: At the World Cup
1974: World Cup Winner (Germany)
1972: European Champion (Germany)
1976: Europe Ni Ohun Isale (Germany)
1974-76: European Cup Winners (3)
1976: Intercontinental Cup: Champion
1977: NASL Champion (New York Cosmos)
1982: Bundesliga (Hamburger SV)
Beckenbauer’s Goals (Club and Country)
| Year | Club/Country | Goals Scored |
|---|---|---|
| 1964-1977 | Bayern Munich | 44 |
| 1977-1980 | New York Cosmos | 19 |
| 1980-1982 | Hamburger SV | 0 |
| 1965-1977 | West Germany | 14 |
Though Beckenbauer was not a goal-scorer by nature, he had been extremely productive as a playmaker. In defense and attack, his footballing vision, passing and positioning were central.
Major Wins
Bundesliga Titles: (4) Beckenbauer won a total of four Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich. He was the captain that secured Bayen’s status as one of Germany’s best-ever teams in the 1970s.
European Cups (3) — Beckenbauer won three straight European Cup titles with Bayern Munich (1974, 1975, 1976). What he did at the event will always be held in a legendary regard.
World Cup Victory (1974): Beckenbauer won the World Cup in 1974 as captain of West Germany. That victory was after his 1966 debut and third-place effort from 1970.
NASL Championship: Beckenbauer’s influence traveled across the pond to America, where he partnered with New York Cosmos to the NASL title amazingly in 1977.
NAME THE FAMILY & PERSONAL LIFE
Beckenbauer had three marriages. He married Brigitte and they divorced in 1966 and had two children, Stefan and Michael. His son, Stefan Beckenbauer played also football but died in 2015. In 1990, he married Sybille and had two children with her: Francesca and Noel. Beckenbauer married his third wife, Heidi Burmester, in 2006.
A family man fiercely protective of his privacy. He is a family man despite being a public figure.
Relationship with Football
Football was more than a career for Franz Beckenbauer. He went on to coach and worked in the athletics administration after his playing career was over. Franz Beckenbauer saw West Germany to a World Cup victory in 1990 – only one of three men to do the double as a player and coach at the FIFA World Cup. He had already been a prominent figure in the awarding of the 2006 World Cup to Germany.
Controversy dogged his life as an administrator, too. He also denied claims about bribery linked to the 2006 World Cup bidding process when allegations first emerged in 2015. Lowery’s reputation in the football world, never mind more generally, remains largely unblemished by this imponderable.
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News and Health Update
There are also serious concerns about the health of Franz Beckenbauer in recent years. He had heart surgery in 2016 and then struggled with his eyesight. Nevertheless, Beckenbauer remains a key figure in world football. Due to health reasons, he is a bit of a recluse these days but will occasionally comment on important football matters.
Net Worth
In 2024, Franz Beckenbauer has an estimated net worth of $10 million. As of 2019, he has total assets of $18 million from his appearances for football and coaching just as support throughout the years. He is still one of the richest football persons from that time.
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