Q1. What was Franz Beckenbauer’s full birth name and exact date of birth?
A. Franz Anton Beckenbauer, 11 September 1945
B. Franz Josef Beckenbauer, 11 September 1944
C. Karl-Heinz Beckenbauer, 7 January 1945
D. Franz Muller Beckenbauer, 11 September 1946
Answer: A. Franz Anton Beckenbauer, 11 September 1945
Q2. In which city and country did Franz Beckenbauer pass away on 7 January 2024 at the age of 78?
A. Munich, Germany
B. Salzburg, Austria
C. Hamburg, Germany
D. New York, United States
Answer: B. Salzburg, Austria
Q3. What famous nickname was Franz Beckenbauer known by throughout his career?
A. Der Bomber
B. Der Adler
C. Der Chef
D. Der Kaiser
Answer: D. Der Kaiser
Q4. Which innovative defensive position did Franz Beckenbauer pioneer and perfect during his playing days?
A. Traditional centre-back
B. Modern sweeper (libero)
C. Wing-back
D. Defensive midfielder
Answer: B. Modern sweeper (libero)
Q5. Which club did Beckenbauer join as a youth player in 1959 after leaving SC 1906 Munchen?
A. Bayern Munich
B. 1860 Munich
C. Hamburger SV
D. Borussia Dortmund
Answer: A. Bayern Munich
Q6. How many European Cup (now Champions League) titles did Beckenbauer win as captain of Bayern Munich between 1974 and 1976?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer: C. Three
Q7. With which legendary Brazilian player did Beckenbauer team up at New York Cosmos in 1977?
A. Diego Maradona
B. Pele
C. Ronaldo
D. Zico
Answer: B. Pele
Q8. How many international caps and goals did Beckenbauer earn for West Germany between 1965 and 1977?
A. 81 caps, 8 goals
B. 92 caps, 12 goals
C. 150 caps, 20 goals
D. 103 caps, 14 goals
Answer: D. 103 caps, 14 goals
Q9. In which year did Beckenbauer make his senior international debut for West Germany?
A. 1964
B. 1965
C. 1966
D. 1970
Answer: B. 1965
Q10. What was West Germany’s best result in the FIFA World Cup when Beckenbauer played in 1966?
A. Winners
B. Runners-up
C. Third place
D. Fourth place
Answer: B. Runners-up
Q11. During the 1970 FIFA World Cup, what injury did Beckenbauer famously play through in the semi-final against Italy?
A. Dislocated shoulder
B. Broken leg
C. Torn knee ligament
D. Concussion
Answer: A. Dislocated shoulder
Q12. Which major tournament did Beckenbauer captain West Germany to victory in 1972?
A. FIFA World Cup
B. Olympic Games
C. UEFA European Championship
D. Copa America
Answer: C. UEFA European Championship
Q13. In which FIFA World Cup did Beckenbauer captain West Germany to victory while lifting the trophy as captain?
A. 1966
B. 1970
C. 1974
D. 1978
Answer: C. 1974
Q14. As a manager, which FIFA World Cup did Franz Beckenbauer lead West Germany to victory in 1990?
A. 1982
B. 1986
C. 1994
D. 1990
Answer: D. 1990
Q15. Franz Beckenbauer is one of only three people to have won the FIFA World Cup both as a player and as a manager. Who are the other two?
A. Pele and Johan Cruyff
B. Mario Zagallo and Didier Deschamps
C. Bobby Charlton and Michel Platini
D. Lothar Matthaus and Jurgen Klinsmann
Answer: B. Mario Zagallo and Didier Deschamps
Q16. How many times did Franz Beckenbauer win the Ballon d’Or as European Footballer of the Year?
A. Twice (1972 and 1976)
B. Once (1972)
C. Three times
D. Never
Answer: A. Twice (1972 and 1976)
Q17. How many times was Beckenbauer named German Footballer of the Year?
A. Twice
B. Three times
C. Four times
D. Five times
Answer: C. Four times
Q18. Which club did Beckenbauer briefly manage in 1990, winning the Ligue 1 title that season?
A. Bayern Munich
B. Olympique de Marseille
C. AC Milan
D. Real Madrid
Answer: B. Olympique de Marseille
Q19. What additional European trophy did Beckenbauer win as manager of Bayern Munich in 1996?
A. UEFA Champions League
B. UEFA Super Cup
C. UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup
D. UEFA Cup
Answer: D. UEFA Cup
Q20. In total, how many Bundesliga titles did Beckenbauer win as a player with Bayern Munich?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
Answer: C. Four
Q21. Which NASL (North American Soccer League) titles did Beckenbauer help the New York Cosmos win?
A. 1977, 1978, and 1980
B. 1975 and 1976
C. Only 1983
D. 1979 and 1981
Answer: A. 1977, 1978, and 1980
Q22. What charitable foundation did Beckenbauer establish in 1982 to support disabled and sick children?
A. Beckenbauer Foundation
B. Franz-Beckenbauer-Stiftung
C. Kaiser Aid
D. German Football Charity
Answer: B. Franz-Beckenbauer-Stiftung
Q23. In 2025, what change was made to honour Beckenbauer at Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena?
A. A statue was unveiled
B. A new stand was dedicated
C. The stadium was renamed
D. The address was changed to Franz Beckenbauer Platz 5
Answer: D. The address was changed to Franz Beckenbauer Platz 5
Q24. Which prestigious list of the greatest living footballers did Beckenbauer feature in when selected by FIFA in 2004?
A. FIFA 100
B. UEFA Golden Players
C. Ballon d’Or Dream Team (2020)
D. IFFHS All-time XI
Answer: A. FIFA 100
Q25. What was Franz Beckenbauer’s total club career appearances and goals across all teams?
A. 427 appearances, 60 goals
B. 560 appearances, 79 goals
C. 103 appearances, 14 goals
D. 300 appearances, 40 goals
Answer: B. 560 appearances, 79 goals
