Franz Beckenbauer achieved numerous accolades throughout his illustrious career, including the Bundesliga, Footballer of the Year, World Cup, Euros, and Ballon d’Or.
As Germany prepares to kick off Euro 2024 against Scotland, his widow Heidi Beckenbauer will be hoping for a victorious start as the hosts take the field. Here’s an overview of who she is.
Who is Franz Beckenbauer’s wife Heidi Beckenbauer?
The late Franz Beckenbauer tied the knot with his wife Heidi in 2006, and they remained together until his passing.
During their marriage, they welcomed two children, Francessca and Joel.
Unfortunately, on January 8, 2023, Beckenbauer’s death was announced.
A statement from the family read: “It is with deep sadness that we announce that husband and father, Franz Beckenbauer, passed away peacefully in his sleep yesterday, Sunday, surrounded by his family.”
“We ask that you be able to mourn in silence and refrain from asking any questions.”
Beckenbauer represented West Germany in 103 matches and participated in three World Cups.
The current German team will aim to emulate his success, as Beckenbauer guided the team to victory in the European Championship in 1972.
Subsequently, as the manager, he led the team to win the World Cup in 1974, defeating Holland 2-1 in the final.
He then achieved the same feat as a manager, steering his country to World Cup victory in 1990.
Beckenbauer, known as Der Kaiser or The Emperor, is one of only three individuals, along with Brazil’s Mario Zagallo and France’s Didier Deschamps, to have won the World Cup both as a player and as a manager.
Bayern Munich pay emotional tribute to Franz Beckenbauer,
Was Franz Beckenbauer married before?
Beckenbauer was married three times in his lifetime.
His first marriage was to Brigitte in 1966, but they separated after 24 years.
He then wed his second wife, Sybille, in 1990, before divorcing in 2004.
Did Franz Beckenbauer have any children?
Throughout his life, Beckenbauer fathered five children.
His eldest son, Stephan, pursued a career in professional football, playing for various clubs such as Bayern Munich, TSV 1860 Munchen, Kickers Offenbach, and FC Grenchen over 11 years. Tragically, he succumbed to a brain tumor on July 31, 2015, at the age of 46.
Thomas Beckenbauer, born in 1963, and Michael, his third son, with an undisclosed birthdate, were also part of Beckenbauer’s family.
In the year 2000, Beckenbauer welcomed his first daughter, Francessca.
Finally, in 2003, Joel Beckenbauer was born.
Beckenbauer’s grandson Luca, the son of the late Stephan, is following in his grandfather’s footsteps as a footballer, currently playing for the Hannover 96 youth team and serving as the team’s captain.
