Franz Beckenbauer
German defender who won the 1974 FIFA World Cup as captain and the 1990 edition as manager, pioneering the modern attacking sweeper role.
4 athletes containing the letter Z — each with origin, classification, and notes.
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| Franz Beckenbauer | Mark Spitz | Ronaldo Nazario | Zinedine Zidane |
German defender who won the 1974 FIFA World Cup as captain and the 1990 edition as manager, pioneering the modern attacking sweeper role.
American swimmer who won seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Olympics, a record that stood until 2008.
Brazilian striker, two-time World Cup winner, and three-time FIFA World Player of the Year, often called "O Fenomeno."
French attacking midfielder who won the 1998 FIFA World Cup, the Ballon d'Or in 1998, and later coached Real Madrid to three Champions League titles.
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