Mats Grotenbreg
Footballer

Mats Grotenbreg

1998 – 2026 (aged 28)

Dutch footballer (1998–2026)

Mats Grotenbreg (21 January 1998 – 25 June 2026) was a Dutch professional who played as a centre-back. He also assisted his father Ronald as a coach at amateur team GVA.

Club career

On 21 December 2023, Grotenbreg scored the winning goal for USV Hercules in a 3–2 victory over Ajax during the KNVB Cup second round. In January 2024, he transferred to Jonge Kracht, before joining VV DOVO for the 2024–25 season.

Death

Grotenbreg died on 25 June 2026 after being struck by a boat while swimming in Middelaar.