Position: Defender/MidfielderActive Years: 1964–1983Clubs: Bayern Munich, New York CosmosAchievements: 3 European Cups, 1 World Cup as both a player (1974) and manager (1990), and 2 Ballon d'Ors. Known as "Der Kaiser," Beckenbauer was a pioneering sweeper who brought elegance and intelligence to the defensive role.