Paul Breitner
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Paul Breitner Net Worth

Paul Breitner is a legendary German footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He was born in Bavaria in 2005 and began playing football at a young age. His impressive skills earned him a spot in the West Germany Under-18 team at the age of 17. He went on to play for Bayern Munich and was part of the German team that won the 1972 European Championship and the 1974 FIFA World Cup. After retiring, he became a commentator, pundit and columnist. His rebellious nature and politically incorrect comments often caused controversy, but his playing style was impeccable and he was named in the FIFA World Cup All-Time Team.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Former German Footballer
Birth Day September 19, 2005
Birth Place Kolbermoor, German
Age 18 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Libra
1971 West Germany U-231(0)
Full name Paul Breitner
Date of birth (1951-09-05) 5 September 1951 (age 66)
Place of birth Kolbermoor, West Germany
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position Left back, Midfielder
1957–1961 SV-DJK Kolbermoor
1961–1970 ESV Freilassing
Years TeamApps(Gls)
1970–1974 Bayern Munich109(17)
1974–1977 Real Madrid84(10)
1977–1978 Eintracht Braunschweig30(10)
1978–1983 Bayern Munich146(66)
Total 369(103)
1968–1970 West Germany Youth16(1)
1971–1982 West Germany48(10)

💰 Net worth: $58 Million (2024)

Paul Breitner, the former German footballer, is widely recognized for his exceptional skills and versatility in playing multiple positions on the field. As of 2024, his estimated net worth stands at a remarkable $58 million. Over the years, Breitner has made significant contributions to both club and national teams, leaving an indelible mark on the sport. His accomplishments include winning numerous titles, such as the prestigious FIFA World Cup and multiple domestic league titles. Renowned for his powerful shots and dynamic playing style, Breitner's success on the field has undoubtedly contributed to his impressive net worth. As a highly regarded figure in German football history, Paul Breitner's legacy as a former player continues to inspire aspiring footballers around the world.

Biography/Timeline

1970

Breitner's football career lasted from 1970 until 1983, mainly playing for Bayern Munich (1970–74 and 1978–83) and Real Madrid (1974–78), with one season playing for Eintracht Braunschweig. His early success was as a free roaming left back, as likely to score from the right midfield as to stop an attacker in his own penalty area. Later in his career he moved to midfield and became one of the top midfielders through the early 1980s.

1972

During his club career, Breitner won seven National Championships with Bayern Munich (1972, 1973, 1974, 1980, 1981) and Real Madrid (1975, 1976), the Champions' Cup (1974) as well as the German (1971, 1982) and Spanish Cups (1975). During his spell with Bayern Munich, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and he formed such a formidable one-two-punch that they were often called Breitnigge.

1974

Breitner was an integral part of the West Germany team that won the 1974 FIFA World Cup, scoring in the final. He also scored in the final of the 1982 World Cup, making him one of only four players to have scored in two different World Cup final matches, the others being Pelé, Vavá and Zinedine Zidane.

1982

Outside the pitch, Breitner was often decried by more traditional fans in Germany for his "revolutionary" attitude and his tendency for voicing strong opinions on political and social issues, especially during a time when Germany was still divided by the Berlin Wall. He was infamously seen bringing Mao Zedong's "little red book" to training. Before the 1982 World Cup held in Spain, he caused a major uproar in Germany when he accepted an offer by a German cosmetics company to pay him the – what many Germans regarded at that time as a "scandalously high" – sum of 150,000 Deutsche Mark if he shaved off his fluffy full beard, used their fragrance and advertised for the company. He further infuriated many fans with his move to Spanish giants Real Madrid, then associated with Caudillo General Franco. Breitner returned to Germany after a successful spell in Madrid and retired as a player in 1983.

1998

In 1998, Breitner was announced as the new national coach by DFB President Egidius Braun. However, after some steam from fellow association officials, Braun reconsidered 17 hours later, making Breitner the infamous 17 Hours Bundestrainer.

2004

One of the greatest German players of all time, Breitner was named in the FIFA World Cup All-Time Team, and was named by Pelé one of the top 125 greatest living footballers at a FIFA Awards ceremony in 2004. Breitner has been working as a commentator, pundit and columnist in Germany since retiring and is also an advisor to the Bayern management board.

2007

Today, Breitner mainly works as a TV pundit and newspaper columnist. In March 2007 he entered into a contract with FC Bayern Munich and acts as an advisor on various issues. He occasionally still plays for the Bayern All-stars in charity games, captaining the team on several occasions.

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