R.I.P. Franz Beckenbauer 1945-2024

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The discussion highlights the extraordinary talent of a football icon, both as a player and manager. His skills are described as transcendent, showcasing an ability to read the game with exceptional finesse and agility, akin to that of legendary players like Bobby Charlton, Eusebio, Pele, and Cruyff. His elegance on the field was notable, even when playing through injury, such as a dislocated shoulder. The conversation also touches on a personal anecdote about a work team football match, where a humorous nickname referencing Beckenbauer was used, reflecting the lasting impact of such football legends. A video compilation of his best moments is mentioned as a way to celebrate his genius on the pitch.
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An icon in football as a player and manger.

His ability was on another level and broke the rules. Defenders defending.
He had finesse, read the play in a telepathic way (to normal players)
He could dance past the best players in the way like an attacking midfielder would do.
Bobby Charlton, Eusebio, Pele, Cruyff. That level. Genius.

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He even looked composed and elegant playing with a dislocated shoulder!

Many years ago I played for our work team in an 11-a-side game. The guy who picked the team gave us all an ironic or otherwise double-barrelled surname. I was down on the team-sheet as Beckenbauer-K...! Perhaps because I rarely broke sweat!!
 
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PeroK said:
He even looked composed and elegant playing with a dislocated shoulder
There is a video of that. I will find some of his best parts.
 

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