Stephan Beckenbauer facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1 December 1968 | ||
| Place of birth | Munich, West Germany | ||
| Date of death | 31 July 2015 (aged 46) | ||
| Place of death | Munich, Germany | ||
| Height | 1.88 m | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Bayern Munich | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1986–1988 | Bayern Munich II | ||
| 1988–1990 | 1860 Munich | 31 | (1) |
| 1990–1991 | Kickers Offenbach | ||
| 1991–1992 | FC Grenchen | ||
| 1992–1994 | 1. FC Saarbrücken | 24 | (1) |
| 1994–1997 | Bayern Munich II | 22 | (0) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1998–2015 | Bayern Munich (youth) | ||
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Stephan Beckenbauer (born December 1, 1968 – died July 31, 2015) was a German footballer. He played as a defender on the field.
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Stephan Beckenbauer's Football Journey
Stephan Beckenbauer was born in Munich, Germany. He started playing football with his local club, FC Bayern. However, he mostly played for their reserve team and did not join the main squad.
Playing in Lower Leagues
Stephan spent most of his 11-year career playing in lower football leagues. He played for teams like TSV 1860 München, Kickers Offenbach, and FC Grenchen.
In 1992, he joined 1. FC Saarbrücken. With this team, he played 12 games in the top German league, the Bundesliga. He also played 12 games in the second-highest league, the 2. Bundesliga.
His first game in the Bundesliga was on August 14, 1992. He came into the game as a substitute in the 79th minute. That season, his team finished 18th and was moved down to a lower league.
Retirement and Coaching
Stephan Beckenbauer stopped playing football in 1997 when he was only 28 years old. After retiring, he went back to Bayern Munich. He worked there as a scout, looking for new talented players. He also became a youth coach, helping young players develop their skills.
Family Connections
Stephan Beckenbauer came from a famous football family. His father, Franz Beckenbauer, was a legendary footballer. Franz played for Bayern Munich and the West German national team.
Franz Beckenbauer also became a manager for both teams. He won the World Cup as a player in 1974. Later, he won it again as a manager in 1990.
Stephan's son, Luca Beckenbauer, also plays professional football. He currently plays for SV Wacker Burghausen.
His Passing
Stephan Beckenbauer passed away on July 31, 2015. He was 46 years old. He died due to a brain tumor.
