Franz Beckenbauer

Franz Beckenbauer

Franz Anton Beckenbauer (11 September 1945 - 7 January 2024) was a German former professional footballer and manager. In his playing career he was nicknamed Der Kaiser ("The Emperor") because of his elegant style, dominance and leadership on the field, and also as his first name "Franz" is reminiscent of the Austrian emperors. He is widely regarded to be one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. A versatile player who started out as a midfielder, Beckenbauer made his name as a central defender. He is often credited as having invented the role of the modern sweeper (libero). Twice named European Footballer of the Year, Beckenbauer appeared 103 times for West Germany and played in three FIFA World Cups and two European Championships. He is one of three men, along with Brazil's Mário Zagallo and France's Didier Deschamps, to have won the World Cup as a player and as a manager; he lifted the World Cup trophy as captain in 1974, and repeated the feat as a manager in 1990. He was the first captain to lift the World Cup and European Championship at international level and the European Cup at club level. He was named in the World Team of the 20th Century in 1998, the FIFA World Cup Dream Team in 2002, the Ballon d'Or Dream Team in 2020, and in 2004 was listed in the FIFA 100 of the world's greatest living players. At club level with Bayern Munich, Beckenbauer won the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1967 and three consecutive European Cups from 1974 to 1976. The latter feat made him the first player to win three European Cups as captain of his club. He became team manager and later president of Bayern Munich. After two spells with the New York Cosmos he was inducted into the U.S. National Soccer Hall of Fame. Beckenbauer led Germany's successful bid to host the 2006 FIFA World Cup and chaired the organizing committee. He worked as a pundit for Sky Germany, and for 34 years as a columnist for the tabloid Bild, both until 2016. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

  • Title: Franz Beckenbauer
  • Popularity: 1.459
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1945-09-11
  • Place of Birth: München, Germany
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  • Also Known As: Kaiser Franz, Der Kaiser, Franz Anton Beckenbauer
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Franz Beckenbauer Movies

  • 2021
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    Big-Time Soccer: The Remarkable Rise & Fall of the NASL

    Big-Time Soccer: The Remarkable Rise & Fall of the NASL

    1 2021 HD

    Nearly 40 years since its demise, the North American Soccer League continues to linger in the memories and imaginations of soccer fans across the...

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  • 2006
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    Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos

    Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos

    7.115 2006 HD

    In the 1970s the North American Soccer League marked the first attempt to introduce soccer to American sports fans. While most teams had only limited...

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  • 2007
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    Ein Leben wie im Flug

    Ein Leben wie im Flug

    1 2007 HD

    The celebration of Joachim 'Blacky' Fuchsberger's 80th birthday. A biographical documentary.

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  • 2021
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    Best Goalkeeper in the World

    Best Goalkeeper in the World

    1 2021 HD

    Incredible story of Petar Radenkovic. From Belgrade to Munich, from cheap hotel rooms to a Bundesliga superstar. Millions of copies of his song were...

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  • 2014
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    Aktion "Leder" Die Stasi und das deutsche Fußballduel WM'74

    Aktion "Leder" Die Stasi und das deutsche Fußballduel WM'74

    8 2014 HD

    The documentary is about the 1974 FIFA World Cup, as well as the German duel between the Bundesrepublik and the DDR.

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  • 2014
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    The Team

    The Team

    6.6 2014 HD

    Documentary about the victorious German national football team - called "Die Mannschaft" - and their journey to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

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  • 1973
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    Libero

    Libero

    1.3 1973 HD

    This semi-fictional movie portrays the german soccer player Franz Beckenbauer. It shows the ups and downs of being a superstar.

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  • 2008
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    Das Wunder von Wien

    Das Wunder von Wien

    6.75 2008 HD

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  • 2024
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    Beckenbauer

    Beckenbauer

    7.2 2024 HD

    He is considered one of the most important athletes in football history. Franz Beckenbauer was the shining light of German football, won everything...

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  • 2009
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    Puskás Hungary

    Puskás Hungary

    8 2009 HD

    This is a spectacular, exciting and emotional portrayal of Ferenc Puskas, the kid from Kispest who became the brightest star in the footballing...

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  • 2020
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    Der Ball war mein Freund - Zum 75. Geburtstag von Franz Beckenbauer

    Der Ball war mein Freund - Zum 75. Geburtstag von Franz Beckenbauer

    1 2020 HD

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  • 2024
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    Abschied vom Kaiser - Trauerfeier für Franz Beckenbauer

    Abschied vom Kaiser - Trauerfeier für Franz Beckenbauer

    1 2024 HD

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  • 1966
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    Goal!

    Goal!

    8.2 1966 HD

    This entertaining documentary of the World Cup Soccer tournament of 1966 follows the 15 countries competing for the sport's most coveted prize. Nigel...

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  • 1989
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    The Worlds Greatest Goals

    The Worlds Greatest Goals

    1 1989 HD

    The Golden Age of Soccer. See the greatest players from the greatest 20 years of World Cup History. 141 non-stop goals from Charlton, Hurst, Pele,...

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  • 1983
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    Die Franz Beckenbauer Story

    Die Franz Beckenbauer Story

    4.5 1983 HD

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  • 2004
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    EK 'Eighty-Eight - Oranje Kampioen!

    EK 'Eighty-Eight - Oranje Kampioen!

    7 2004 HD

    All highlights of the Orange success at the European Championship Soccer 1988. The complete story with legendary footage of Gullit, Van Basten,...

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  • 2004
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    Gib mich die Kirsche! – Die 1. deutsche Fußballrolle

    Gib mich die Kirsche! – Die 1. deutsche Fußballrolle

    6 2004 HD

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  • 1992
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    Eusébio: Um jogador de todos os tempos

    Eusébio: Um jogador de todos os tempos

    1 1992 HD

    A profile of the legendary soccer player Eusébio da Silva Ferreira, with footage of his career and a comprehensive list of interviews of...

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  • 2018
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    Die Geschichte der Fußball-WM aus deutscher Sicht

    Die Geschichte der Fußball-WM aus deutscher Sicht

    1 2018 HD

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  • 2006
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    Germany: A Summer's Fairytale

    Germany: A Summer's Fairytale

    6.8 2006 HD

    A documentary of the German national soccer team’s 2006 World Cup experience that changed the face of modern Germany.

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  • 2019
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    Servus Uli – A Life for FC Bayern

    Servus Uli – A Life for FC Bayern

    1 2019 HD

    "Servus", he said after 49 years as a leading personality at FC Bayern München. Whether as player, manager or president, he played a major role...

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  • 2015
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    Fußball – Ein Leben: Franz Beckenbauer

    Fußball – Ein Leben: Franz Beckenbauer

    1 2015 HD

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  • 2015
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    Schwarz, Rot, Gold und Fußballfieber

    Schwarz, Rot, Gold und Fußballfieber

    1 2015 HD

    Documentary about the German football team at the 1990's World Cup in Italy.

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  • 2006
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    The Art of Football from A to Z

    The Art of Football from A to Z

    4.8 2006 HD

    Funnyman John Cleese leads viewers through an exhaustive -- and hilarious -- tour of the world of soccer, complete with the sport's most memorable...

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  • 2014
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    Wir haben den Pokal

    Wir haben den Pokal

    10 2014 HD

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  • 2016
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    World Cup 1966: Alfie's Boys

    World Cup 1966: Alfie's Boys

    7 2016 HD

    A retelling of England's only World Cup victory, fifty years later, placing special emphasis on the work of manager Sir Alf Ramsey.

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  • 2010
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    Italia '90

    Italia '90

    1 2010 HD

    Uli Köhler and Nick Golücke have visited the protagonists of the 1990 World Cup 20 years after their championship win and looked back...

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  • 1999
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    Lachen tut gut - Comedy für Unicef

    Lachen tut gut - Comedy für Unicef

    1 1999 HD

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  • 1987
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    Klassentreffen

    Klassentreffen

    1 1987 HD

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  • 1974
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    Am laufenden Band

    Am laufenden Band

    6.5 1974 HD

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  • 1959
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    Stars in der Manege

    Stars in der Manege

    5.3 1959 HD

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  • 1981
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    Wetten, dass..?

    Wetten, dass..?

    5.5 1981 HD

    A long-running German-language entertainment television show based on the format of the British show You Bet! and the American show Wanna Bet?.

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  • 2021
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    FC Bayern - Behind the Legend

    FC Bayern - Behind the Legend

    8.2 2021 HD

    For the first time in their history, FC Bayern Munich gives us unfettered access to the locker room and behind the scenes at this top club. The...

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  • 1979
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    Peter Alexander: Wir gratulieren

    Peter Alexander: Wir gratulieren

    1 1979 HD

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  • 2015
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    Sportclub Story

    Sportclub Story

    1 2015 HD

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  • 2002
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    Die Jahrzehnte Show

    Die Jahrzehnte Show

    1 2002 HD

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  • 1997
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    Leute heute

    Leute heute

    3 1997 HD

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  • 2013
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    Ligafieber

    Ligafieber

    1 2013 HD

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  • 2012
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    Gottschalk Live

    Gottschalk Live

    1 2012 HD

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  • 2016
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    Gold Stars : FIFA l'anthologie

    Gold Stars : FIFA l'anthologie

    7 2016 HD

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  • 1982
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    Na sowas!

    Na sowas!

    1 1982 HD

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  • 1980
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    Verstehen Sie Spaß?

    Verstehen Sie Spaß?

    3.8 1980 HD

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  • 1969
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    Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten

    Peter Alexander präsentiert Spezialitäten

    1 1969 HD

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  • 1966
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    Goldene Kamera Verleihung

    Goldene Kamera Verleihung

    3.5 1966 HD

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  • 1948
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    Bambi Awards

    Bambi Awards

    9 1948 HD

    The Bambi, often called the Bambi Award and stylised as BAMBI, is a German award presented annually by Hubert Burda Media to recognize excellence in...

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  • 2007
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    Der Sonntags-Stammtisch

    Der Sonntags-Stammtisch

    1 2007 HD

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  • 1998
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    Die Johannes B. Kerner Show

    Die Johannes B. Kerner Show

    4 1998 HD

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  • 2000
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    Menschen der Woche

    Menschen der Woche

    6 2000 HD

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  • 2006
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    Die WM-Show mit Jörg Pilawa

    Die WM-Show mit Jörg Pilawa

    1 2006 HD

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  • 1999
    imgS26 E5

    Maybrit Illner

    Maybrit Illner

    8 1999 HD

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  • 1979
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    NDR Talk Show

    NDR Talk Show

    6.5 1979 HD

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  • 1976
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    Musik & Gäste

    Musik & Gäste

    1 1976 HD

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  • 1999
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    Beckmann

    Beckmann

    3 1999 HD

    Reinhold Beckmann hosts a weekly talk show.

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  • 1982
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    Wortwechsel

    Wortwechsel

    1 1982 HD

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  • 1998
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    Ein Herz für Kinder

    Ein Herz für Kinder

    10 1998 HD

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  • 1982
    imgS1 E39

    Menschen

    Menschen

    4 1982 HD

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  • 2003
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    Unsere Besten

    Unsere Besten

    1 2003 HD

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  • 2004
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    Doppelpass

    Doppelpass

    1 2004 HD

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  • 2000
    imgS17 E20

    Blickpunkt Sport

    Blickpunkt Sport

    1 2000 HD

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  • 2012
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    Einfach Kathi - Resch & Lieblich

    Einfach Kathi - Resch & Lieblich

    1 2012 HD

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  • 1961
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    Sportschau

    Sportschau

    7 1961 HD

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  • 1963
    imgS28 E2

    Der Sport-Spiegel

    Der Sport-Spiegel

    6 1963 HD

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  • 1955
    imgS34 E1

    Was bin ich?

    Was bin ich?

    6.5 1955 HD

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  • 1963
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    Das aktuelle Sportstudio

    Das aktuelle Sportstudio

    1 1963 HD

    Das aktuelle sportstudio is a German sport magazine on German broadcaster ZDF.

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  • 1980
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    Heut' abend

    Heut' abend

    1 1980 HD

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  • 2006
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    Semperopernball

    Semperopernball

    1 2006 HD

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