Overview

• Leo Beenhakker’s death at age 82 was confirmed by his family via Dutch broadcaster NOS on April 10, 2025.
• Real Madrid issued a condolence statement honoring Beenhakker’s contributions during his two coaching stints, including three consecutive La Liga titles from 1987 to 1989.
• Beenhakker began his coaching career in 1968 with Veendam at just 26, becoming the youngest head coach in Dutch professional football.
• Despite his club successes, his international coaching record included a winless streak across seven World Cup matches with the Netherlands in 1990 and Trinidad & Tobago in 2006.
• Tributes poured in from figures like Ronald Koeman and Robert Lewandowski, who praised his passion, vision, and influence in football.