How Old Is Franz Beckenbauer? Franz Beckenbauer Birthday
Franz Beckenbauer was born on September 11, 1945 and is 78 years old now.
Birthday: September 11, 1945
How Old - Age: 78
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Franz Beckenbauer - Biography
Franz Anton Beckenbauer (born 11 September 1945) is a German former professional footballer and manager. Early 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 or libero.
