Franz Beckenbauer’s career

Franz Beckenbauer is a retired German football player and coach, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. Here is a brief overview of his career:

Playing Career:

• Beckenbauer began his playing career at Bayern Munich in 1964 and spent the majority of his career there, winning numerous titles including three European Cups.
• He also played for the New York Cosmos in the North American Soccer League from 1977 to 1980.
• He won the World Cup as a player with West Germany in 1974, and also reached the final in 1966 and 1982.
• He won the European Championship with West Germany in 1972, and also reached the final in 1976.
• He was known for his versatility, playing as a sweeper, central defender, and midfielder throughout his career.

Coaching Career:

• After retiring as a player, Beckenbauer went on to have a successful coaching career.
• He coached the West German national team to victory in the 1990 World Cup, and also led them to the final in 1986.
• He also coached Bayern Munich, leading them to two Bundesliga titles and the UEFA Cup in the 1995–96 season.
• He later coached the New York Cosmos in the 1980s and also had a brief stint as head coach of the German national team in 1984.

Off-Field Career:

• Beckenbauer has also been involved in various administrative roles in football, serving as the President of Bayern Munich and the Vice-President of the German Football Association.
• He was also heavily involved in the organization of the 2006 World Cup, which was held in Germany.

Overall, Franz Beckenbauer is widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential figures in the history of football.