Bayern To Display Beckenbauer’s No.5 Jersey On Allianz Arena Roof

Bayern Munich is set to display a massive depiction of Franz Beckenbauer’s iconic No.5 jersey on the roof of the Allianz Arena in honor of the late club legend.

The club confirmed the tribute in a statement on Tuesday, ahead of their Champions League last-16 clash with Bayer Leverkusen.

The 15-meter by 10-meter jersey will serve as a permanent tribute to Beckenbauer, who passed away in January 2024.

Bayern had previously retired his No.5 shirt—the first such gesture in the club’s history.

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“We are delighted to pay tribute to Franz Beckenbauer in this way in the Allianz Arena,” said club president Herbert Hainer.

Beckenbauer is widely regarded as one of football’s greatest players. During his time at Bayern, he won three European Cups and four German championships, as well as two Ballon d’Or titles.

He also led West Germany to World Cup glory as captain in 1974 before guiding the team to another triumph as coach in 1990.

Beyond his contributions on the pitch, Beckenbauer played a key role in the development of the Allianz Arena, which became Bayern’s home in 2005.

As part of ongoing tributes to his legacy, the Munich City Council officially renamed the street leading to the stadium Franz Beckenbauer Platz as of January 1, 2025, with the arena’s official address now listed as No.5.