“Franz Anton Beckenbauer” definition

(born September 11, 1945) Is a German football coach, manager, and former player, nicknamed der Kaiser ("the emperor") because of his elegant style, his leadership qualities, his first name "Franz" (reminiscent of the Austrian emperors), and his dominance on the football pitch. Beckenbauer was one of the world's most famous defenders. He was a versatile player, who adapted to different roles on the pitch, and he is often credited as having invented the role of the modern sweeper or libero (SW).[1] Twice selected the European Footballer of the Year, he appeared 103 times for the West Germany national team and played in three World Cups. He lifted the World Cup trophy as captain in 1974, and repeated the feat as a manager in 1990. With the club Bayern Munich, he won three consecutive European Cups from 1974 to 1976, and went on to become coach and president of the institution. Today, Beckenbauer remains an influential figure in both German and international football. He lead Germany's successful bid to host the 2006 World Cup an chaired the organizing committee.