Arguably the greatest defender to have played the game, Beckenbauer was known as “Der Kaiser” or “The Emperor” because of his regal qualities as a footballer. His tackling was clean, positioning was perfect and distribution was exceptional. He played 18 matches across 3 World Cups and scored 5 goals. He also lifted the World Cup as the West German captain in 1974.
He became famous during the 1966 World cup because of his exceptional performances in the German defence. In 1970, he played with a broken arm in the semi-final against Italy which was termed as the “Match of the Century.” West Germany lost that match, but Beckenbauer was 3rd time lucky in 1974 when his West German team beat the brilliant Dutch side of Johan Cruyff to win the World Cup as the host country. Later in 1990, Beckenbauer won the World Cup as the West German coach as well.
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Subhadeep Roy
Subhadeep, an adept tennis journalist at Sportskeeda, has been writing about the sport for seven years. He is known for his exclusive match reviews and opinion pieces, utilizing his MBA degree to tackle them effectively with his problem-solving abilities.
Subhadeep lives and breathes tennis. He watches matches regularly and engages in social media platforms to stay on top of the latest happenings. As a writer, he brings the fan's perspective to his pieces, ensuring his readers enjoy an exceptional experience every time.
Growing up, he idolized Boris Becker, but he now firmly believes Novak Djokovic stands alone as the 'Greatest of all Time', especially considering the 24-time Grand Slam champion's incredible stats. One thing that still puzzles Subhadeep, however, is how Becker's Wimbledon tally might have reached five if not for Pete Sampras.
Speaking of the All England Club, the British Major holds a special place in his heart as he admires its blend of tradition and grass-court excellence. When not working for Sportskeeda, Subhadeep delves into the other "love of his life": football, and enjoys contributing his insights to different websites dedicated to the sport.
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