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My Take
Paul Breitner strikes me as one of football's true originals. Born in Munich, he excelled as both an attacking left-back and a midfielder, won the 1974 World Cup, and earned a place in FIFA's World Cup All-Time Team. German Footballer of the Year in 1981 and a Hall of Famer in 2018, he was just as famous for his afro and his refusal to soften his opinions. That he also tried his hand at acting only confirms how large a personality he carried. I am captivated by people who stay defiantly themselves on the pitch and off it, and Breitner is exactly that kind of legend worth retelling.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Paul Breitner
- Name (Japanese)
- パウル・ブライトナー
- Reading
- ぱうる・ぶらいとなー
- Born
- September 5, 1951 (age 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rabbit
- Origin
- Munich, Upper Bavaria, Germany
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 176 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1981 German Footballer of the Year
- 2018 German Football Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Paul Breitner born?
Born September 5, 1951 (age 74).
Where is Paul Breitner from?
Paul Breitner is from Munich, Upper Bavaria, Germany.
What does Paul Breitner do?
Paul Breitner works as association football player, actor.
How tall is Paul Breitner?
Paul Breitner is 176 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.