* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). Franz Anton Beckenbauer (German pronunciation: [fʁant s ˈbɛkənˌbaʊ ɐ]; born 11 September 1945) is a German football manager, and former player, nicknamed Der Kaiser ("The Emperor") because of his elegant style; his leadership; his first name "Franz" (reminiscent of the Austrian emperors), and his dominance on the football pitch. He is generally...
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). Franz Anton Beckenbauer (German pronunciation: [fʁant s ˈbɛkənˌbaʊ ɐ]; born 11 September 1945) is a German football manager, and former player, nicknamed Der Kaiser ("The Emperor") because of his elegant style; his leadership; his first name "Franz" (reminiscent of the Austrian emperors), and his dominance on the football pitch. He is generally...