"The Kaiser" is the only footballer ever to have lifted the World Cup as player (1974) and manager (1990). Franz Beckenbauer revolutionized the role of attacking sweeper during his days at Bayern Munich and led them to the 1967 Cup Winners' Cup, as well as three consecutive European Cups from 1974 to 1976. Beckenbauer dominated German football in the early 1970s, as he captained West Germany to the 1972 European Championship and 1974 World Cup titles, his incredible form earning him the European Footballer of the Year award in 1972 and 1976.