Franz Beckenbauer

Franz Beckenbauer (genus. in 1945) - German athlete, football player (midfielder and central defender), coach. World Champion 1974. and Europe in 1972, European Champions Cup winner 1974, 1975, 1976. Four times been named the best footballer of Germany and twice - Europe. Entered the top ten best players of the XX century.

Franz Beckenbauer, born September 11, 1945. He grew up in a difficult post-war period, but the cheerful and cheerful boy did not lose heart. Francis loved outdoor games and preferred the football. That he played in the attack, the protection, then stood on the gate. But they were merely children's games. Only after experiencing the first coach Franz Beckenbauer realized what a real football, and passion for the sport embraced it with renewed vigor.

Gradually, he mastered the basic tactics and methods of action on the soccer field. His skills grew with each passing year. As midfielder and central defender Beckenbauer made his debut in the Munich team "Bayern". In 1965, Mr.. he first joined the national team of Germany, and from that time the name of twenty soccer hundred and three times brought into the lists of team members.

At the World Championships 1966. Franz Beckenbauer became the second winner and was recognized as one of the best players. At World Cup 1970. West Germany took third place, and the young midfielder has once again demonstrated their skills.

In 1966, Mr.. the name of Franz Beckenbauer became known throughout the country: it recognized the best player of Germany. Two years later the success was repeated. In 1968. Beckenbauer joined the team of FIFA (International Federation of Football Associations). In the game with a team of Brazil, he showed himself a master of the universal good physical preparation and excellent skills of. He succeeded as a combination of passes and shots of the enemy.

. Twice, in 1972 and 1976., Franz Beckenbauer, nicknamed the Kaiser, was recognized as the best player in Europe and is included in the symbolic team of the world for twenty years (1950-1970).

. Three times he won the European Cup once - Cup Winners' Cup, has repeatedly won championships in Germany
. Just as the captain of the national team Beckenbauer played fifty games. To its credit, he put a new, modern interpretation of the role of free attacker.

In 1984. famous athlete turned to coaching. His work in this area was initially quite successful. In 1987. Franz Beckenbauer led West Germany national football team. But to hold that post had no right, because he had no coaching license. The solution was quickly found: on the proposal of the President of Germany's football association X. Neuberger famous athlete became known as "chief of the team."

. Despite a poor coach, but a great football experience, Franz Beckenbauer was the first in Germany, who led the national team to the finals and as a captain and as a coach.

. In 1990
. at the next World Cup the German team led by Beckenbauer won the gold medal. Currently famous soccer player continues to pursue coaching job.