KnowraFranz BeckenbauerLinked fromLinked fromThe 11 pages that link to Franz Beckenbauer, each with the reason it gives.All 11Related 6Compared with 5Johan CruyffCompared with: Beckenbauer captained West Germany against Cruyff’s Netherlands in the 1974 World Cup final.Franco BaresiCompared with: Beckenbauer offers a contrasting model of the sweeper, combining defensive responsibility with direct attacking influence.Bobby MooreCompared with: Beckenbauer’s attacking libero role contrasts with Moore’s reputation as a composed, primarily defensive centre-back.Paolo MaldiniCompared with: Beckenbauer’s playmaking from defense contrasts with Maldini’s more restrained defensive approach.CafuCompared with: Like Cafu, he belongs to the rare group of World Cup-winning captains.