Der Kaiser - The Emperor; a nickname given to Franz Beckenbauer in accreditation of his on-field leadership qualities.
Statistically, the German is held in high esteem due to being one of only two men to have lifted FIFA's most decorated prize as both player and manager; however, it was not solely the silverware he held aloft that forged his career of greatness, but also a combination of everything in between.
However, had one particular contest during his days in youth football not been marred with ill-temper, and had the now-72-year-old surrendered to his father's wishes as a child, the sport may never have been blessed with the pre-eminent defender.