Franz Beckenbauer
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German association football player
Why Is Franz Beckenbauer Influential?
(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Franz Anton Beckenbauer is a German former professional football player and manager. Nicknamed "" , he is widely regarded as 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 . With success at club and international level, he is one of nine players to have won the FIFA World Cup, the European Champions Cup and the Ballon d'Or.
