Franz Beckenbauer German Footballer (1945–2024)
Franz Beckenbauer · association football player and association football coach · West German
Biography
Franz Beckenbauer was a German footballer born on 11 September 1945 in Munich. He died on 7 January 2024, aged 78. He played for FC Bayern Munich (1965–1977) and Germany men's national association football team (1965–1977).
Career
He played as a defender. Franz Beckenbauer’s listed career opens with Germany national under-18 football team in 1964. In all, 7 teams are listed for him, among them FC Bayern Munich, Germany men's national association football team and New York Cosmos. His longest spell on record is at FC Bayern Munich, from 1965 to 1977. His 3 screen credits include Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos (2006) and Deutschland. Ein Sommermärchen (2006).
Recognition
His awards include the Ballon d'Or. He also won the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (1976) and the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (2006). The records list 23 awards won by him.
Public roles
Positions listed for him include honorary presidency.
Personal life
He was the father of Stephan Beckenbauer, and has 5 children in total.
Teams
7 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Germany national under-18 football team | Defender |
| 1965–1977 | FC Bayern Munich | Defender |
| 1965–1977 | Germany men's national association football team | Defender |
| 1965 | Germany national football B team | Defender |
| 1977–1980 | New York Cosmos | Defender |
| 1980–1982 | Hamburger SV | Defender |
| 1983 | New York Cosmos | Defender |
Awards and nominations
23 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Askania Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | |
| 2018 | German Football Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2012 | Bayerische Verfassungsmedaille | Won | |
| 2012 | UEFA President's Award | Won | |
| 2009 | Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia | Won | |
| 2008 | Cross of Merit First Class of the Lower Saxony Order of Merit | Won | |
| 2006 | Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany | Won | |
| 2005 | Bayerischer Sportpreis | Won | |
| 2005 | BigBrotherAwards | Won | |
| 1976 | Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany | Won | |
| 1976 | German Footballer of the Year | Won | |
| 1974 | Bravo Otto | Won | |
| 1974 | German Footballer of the Year | Won | |
| 1968 | German Footballer of the Year | Won | |
| 1966 | German Footballer of the Year | Won |
Show all 23 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballon d'Or | Won | ||
| Bavarian Order of Merit | Won | ||
| Bayerische Verfassungsmedaille in Gold | Won | ||
| Germany's Sports Hall of Fame | Won | ||
| Golden Honorary Ring of the City of Munich | Won | ||
| honorary golden medal of the state capital Munich | Won | ||
| Silbernes Lorbeerblatt | Won | ||
| Steiger Award | Won |
Filmography
3 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Deutschland. Ein Sommermärchen | Film | |
| 2006 | Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos | Film | |
| 1973 | Libero | Film |
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Frequently asked questions
How old was Franz Beckenbauer at the time of death?
Franz Beckenbauer died on 7 January 2024 at the age of 78. He was born on 11 September 1945.
What is Franz Beckenbauer known for?
Franz Beckenbauer was a defender who played for FC Bayern Munich and Germany men's national association football team.
How tall was Franz Beckenbauer?
Franz Beckenbauer was 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What is Franz Beckenbauer’s nationality?
Franz Beckenbauer was German, born in Munich.
Has Franz Beckenbauer won any awards?
Yes. 23 awards are on record, including Askania Lifetime Achievement Award (2023).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q4457), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Panini Group · Public domain
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