He started playing football in the SV Kolbermoor in 1968 and moved to the ESV Freilassing, which in 1972 was transferred to Bayern Munich and was world champion in 1972, in the edition held in the FRG. That same year he was signed by Real Madrid, where he spent two seasons and in 1976 was transferred to Eintracht Braunschwig in and that was only one year, and then return to Bayern Munich.

In 1977, he became head of the group of players and managers who vetoed Max Merkel, and was appointed manager of the club. World In Argentina, in 1978, he played his last game for the national team against Greece in Dusseldorf, but then returned to join her for the 1982 World Cup in Spain, in which his team was runner-up, losing the title against Italy.

After this, in 1983, he retired and began to hold the office of president of Bayern. It was five times champion with Bayern in 1972, 1973.1974, 1980 and 1981 Champion Clubs European Cup by defeating the final against Atletico Madrid, winning two league championships with Real Madrid Germany player in the 1980-81 season.

Away from the sport has been dedicated to the tasks of both sports commentator on German television with the weekly "Bild". As such, he was present at Euro 1988 and World Championships in Italy in 1990.

He was fifty-six caps for the German national team "A" and one with the youth.

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Known as "Afro Paul" for his peculiar haircut afro style, Paul Breitner was considered one of the best football players of all time.