Franz Beckenbauer_
BALLON D'OR Richard-Wagner-Straße 19 (München), Germany
"Born — Died "
Born
Richard-Wagner-Straße 19 (München)
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Died
Birthplace
Richard-Wagner-Straße 19 (München), Germany
Height
181 cm (5'11")
Nationality
Weight
79 kg (174 lbs)
Sport
Association Football
Languages
German
Children
5 children: Stephan Beckenbauer
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
鸡 Rooster
Name Origin
English < German < Latin (Franciscus)
Popularity
Tier B -- 41,284 Wikipedia views/month
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Amy Madigan →
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 60
Year context
Born in 1945 -- WWII ends; atomic bombs dropped on Japan; UN founded; Franklin D. Roosevelt / Harry S. Truman was US president
Year 1945 →
Zodiac
Year of the Rooster, sign of Virgo
Filmography (2)
AWARDS (20)
B
Askania Award
WON
G
Ballon d'Or
WON
B
Bavarian Order of Merit
WON
B
Bayerische Verfassungsmedaille
WON
Biography
Franz Anton Beckenbauer was a German professional football player, manager, and official. Nicknamed der Kaiser, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential players of all time. Beckenbauer was a versatile player who started out as a midfielder, but made his name as a centre-back. He is often credited as having invented the role of the modern sweeper.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Franz Beckenbauer?
Franz Beckenbauer was born on and passed away on at the age of 78.
Where was Franz Beckenbauer born?
Franz Beckenbauer was born in Richard-Wagner-Straße 19 (München).
What movies or shows has Franz Beckenbauer been in?
Franz Beckenbauer has 2 credits in our database. Notable titles include Deutschland. Ein Sommermärchen (2006), Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos (2006).
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