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Markus Beierle, Former Bundesliga Striker, Dies at 54

Eintracht Frankfurt confirmed the death on behalf of his family as clubs pledge tributes, with no cause disclosed.

Overview

  • Eintracht Frankfurt announced late Wednesday that Markus Beierle had died on 14 July 2026 and confirmed the news on behalf of his family.
  • Beierle played 123 Bundesliga matches and scored 32 goals across spells with MSV Duisburg, 1860 München, Hansa Rostock and Eintracht Frankfurt.
  • He was a key figure in Eintracht Frankfurt’s promotion campaigns, contributing in the dramatic 6:3 win over Reutlingen in 2003 and scoring in the decisive 3:0 victory that sealed the 2005 return.
  • After leaving the professional game around 2007 Beierle worked as player–trainer and coach at SC Dortelweil, lived in Bad Vilbel and is survived by his wife and two children.
  • Clubs and former teammates have issued condolences and promised to honour his memory while no cause of death has been released and further details are awaited from family or officials.