$4 vs $4 · DEF vs DEF
Der Kaiser. Invented the modern libero role. World Cup winner as player (1974) and manager (1990). Two-time Ballon d'Or as a defender — unheard of.
Signature: Inventor of the libero
$4 take: Premium tier — pairs well with one $1 keeper and three budget picks.
More on Franz Beckenbauer →AC Milan one-club legend, 25 years. Five Champions Leagues, seven Serie A titles. Played at five World Cups. Won everything except a World Cup.
Signature: Reading the game without tackling
$4 take: Premium tier — pairs well with one $1 keeper and three budget picks.
More on Paolo Maldini →Same price ($4). Pick based on style — Franz Beckenbauer brings Inventor of the libero, while Paolo Maldini brings Reading the game without tackling.
Better value depends on the rest of your $10 squad. Both can fit in a $10 lineup — but only one at a time if combined cost exceeds your budget ($8/10 = ✅ pair them).
Franz Beckenbauer costs $4, Paolo Maldini costs $4. Same price.
Yes — combined cost is $8/10, leaving $2 for other positions.
Franz Beckenbauer is in the GOAT tier.