Hardly a few months have passed since Franz Beckenbauer’s tragic passing rocked the soccer world. And now, Germany has lost their World Cup final-winning goal scorer Andreas Brehme. Beckenbauer was Germany’s biggest World Cup hero, having won the honor as both a player and a manager. Der Kaiser’s World Cup triumph as a manager in 1990 against Diego Maradona’s Argentina would not have been possible without Brehme. Back in 1990, Maradona’s Argentina got close to a second consecutive World Cup victory. But Germany received an 85th-minute penalty kick to upset things. And then, Brehme stepped up and sent his penalty to the net, helping Germany lift their third World Cup title.

Andreas Brehme has now passed away at the age of 63, due to a cardiac arrest. Brehme’s partner Susanne Schaefer confirmed the news in a statement, saying he died “suddenly and unexpectedly” in the night. His World Cup heroics with Germany aside, the late legend has had a storied stint with the legendary German club Bayern Munich. He was instrumental in Bayern’s European Cup win in 1987. “FC Bayern are extremely saddened by the sudden passing of Andreas Brehme. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends,” Bayern Munich said in a tweet.

Technically, Andreas Brehme played as a versatile defender. He was deployed as a left-back and also played as a defensive midfielder. But he was one of those rare defensive player who always had an eye for the goal. Before scoring the winner against Argentina in 1990 Brehme powered Germany’s semi-final win against England with a stellar free-kick. Back in 1986, France had a taste of Brehme’s free-kick skills in the World Cup final stage. After an eventful career with the German national team and clubs such as Bayern Munich, Andreas Brehme ventured into coaching. He managed Germany’s second-tier soccer club SpVgg Unterhaching. Given this profound influence Brehme had on the beautiful game, his tragic passing has left fans and soccer institutions alike in deep mourning.

Soccer World pays final respects to Germany’s hero, Andreas Brehme

Germany’s National team was quick to lament Brehme’s loss. “Rest in peace Andy,” it wrote on an Instagram post that featured a series of Brehme’s old pictures. Besides Bayern Munich, Andreas Brehme has had a notable stint in the Spanish club Real Zaragoza. “We will always remember you, Andreas. Rest in peace, Real Zaragoza wrote in their Instagram post.

Having faced the German icon in Spain, Real Madrid club rushed to mourn Brehme’s passing. “Real Madrid C. F., its President and its Board of Directors deeply lament the death of Andreas Brehme, a legend of German and world football,” the Spanish club said in an official Instagram post.

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Meanwhile, a user commented, “What a legend of a player. I still remember the winning he scored. RIP Legend,” on an Instagram post confirming the news of Brehme’s passing.

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“Best left back ever RIP,” wrote another fan. Notably, German icon and 1990 World Cup-winning captain Lothar Matthaus once said, Brehme was the best player he had ever played with.

“Superb goal against Holland in WC 1990,” said a user, recalling the defender’s right-footed classic curler goal from the 1990 tournament.

A fan recalled Franz Beckenbauer’s departure while mourning Brehme’s loss; “Another German Legend gone rip.”

“What a player he was. RIP Legend,” another user paid respects to the veteran in the Instagram post. Speaking of the player he was, Andreas Brehme also played for Italy’s Inter Milan in the late 80s. In Milan, he won the Serie A, the Italian Super Cup, and the UEFA Europa League.

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The soccer world has lost yet another icon of the game this year. This year began sadly for soccer fans with Brazil veteran Mario Zagallo’s loss on January 05. Two days later, Franz Der Kaiser Beckenbauer would meet his demise. Just a month later, Andres Brehme leaves the world on a sad note. Notably, all three legends have been World Cup heroes for their respective nations. We take this moment to bid adieu to Andres Brehme, a true soccer legend who redefined the full-back position in the game.