Franz Beckenbauer Quotes


At the World Cup and even now at the Confederations Cup, our security provisions will ensure the greatest level of protection possible for all those participating - both inside and outside the stadiums.


Citations

Beckenbauer, Franz. Press Conference on World Cup Security. FIFA.com, Fédération Internationale de Football Association, 15 June 2005.

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Franz Beckenbauer
Franz Beckenbauer
  • Born: September 11, 1945
  • Nationality: German
  • Profession: Athlete

Franz Anton Beckenbauer is 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).