Paul Breitner
Awards & Honours
10
Awards Won
4
Honours
1
Rankings
2
Covers
2
Records
Paul Breitner stands as a titan of football history, celebrated for his unique ability to dominate games as both a defender and a midfielder. His achievement of scoring in two different World Cup finals places him in an elite group of players alongside legends like Pelé and Zidane. Being inducted into the FC Bayern Munich Hall of Fame and honored with the FIFA 100 list recognition underscores his lasting impact on the sport. His legacy is defined not just by the silverware he collected but by the way he challenged conventions and inspired a generation of players to think differently about their roles on the pitch.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
FC Bayern Munich Hall of Fame
Inducted for his legendary status and contributions to the club.
FIFA 100
Selected as one of the 125 greatest living footballers.
FIFA World Cup All-Time Team
Named to the all-time squad for the tournament.
Federal Cross of Merit
Awarded for significant contributions to sports and society.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Footballers of All Time
Magazine Covers
Kicker
1974
World Cup Victory Special
Sports Illustrated
1975
The German Star in Spain
Records & Feats
Two World Cup Final Goals
One of only five players to score in two different World Cup finals (1974 and 1982).
First German Player to Win European Cup with Two Clubs
Won the European Cup with both Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.