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01 / Germany · 1965–1977Franz Beckenbauer
Caps · Germany
103
Goals · Germany
14
Life
1945–2024
Clubs
FC Bayern Munich, New York Cosmos, Hamburger SV
Honours
FIFA World Cup 1974 · 2× Ballon d'Or
#1
Editorial rank of 33 for Germany
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The people's rank, live from duel votes
The iconic "Der Kaiser," Beckenbauer redefined the libero role, winning the 1974 World Cup as captain and two Ballon d'Or awards for his elegant play. Career record: 103 caps and 14 goals for Germany; club career at FC Bayern Munich, New York Cosmos, Hamburger SV; honours include 2× Ballon d'Or, FIFA World Cup 1974.
Career record
| 1965–1977 | FC Bayern Munich |
| 1977–1980 | New York Cosmos |
| 1980–1982 | Hamburger SV |
| 1983–1983 | New York Cosmos |
| Germany | 103 caps, 14 goals |
Sources
- Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
- Caps · Germany checked 4 October 2026
- Goals · Germany checked 4 October 2026
- Honours · 2× Ballon d'Or checked 4 October 2026
- Honours · FIFA World Cup 1974 · Winning team checked 4 October 2026
From the daily quiz
Who won the Ballon d'Or in 1972, 1976 and never as a striker, playing as a sweeper?
Reveal the answer
Franz Beckenbauer. Der Kaiser invented the modern libero role.
Shared the era
Germany legends whose careers overlapped Beckenbauer's
Around Beckenbauer in the almanac
One rank below: Gerd Müller at #2.
Germany's editorial top five: Franz Beckenbauer · Gerd Müller · Manuel Neuer · Lothar Matthäus · Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.