This is why he is a legend: This is how Franz Beckenbauer played, the libero par excellence.

Franz Beckenbauer He died this Monday at the age of 78 and with him was one of the best players in the history of football. During his time on the green, the German, known as the ‘Kaiser’, was one of those footballers who no longer exist. Elegant and dominant like few others, he always drove the ball with his head held high, scanning the horizon and controlling what was happening on the field at all times.

Considered one of the best defenses in history, Beckenbauer He will always be remembered as a libero, a position lost in today’s football. The libero is the leader of the defense, the last person in charge of commanding his other teammates, but at the same time he is also the first person responsible for creation. That’s how I played Beckenbauertaking the ball from the back, overcoming lines with great ease and reaching attacking positions often to create dangerous situations.

Wearing national team shirts Germanyhe Bayern Munich, New York Cosmos and Hamburg, has accumulated almost 600 games as a professional and is close to reaching the 100 goal mark. He is a protector, but at the same time more than that. This is ‘The Kaiser’.