Leo Beenhakker: Biography, Facts and Career
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Leo Beenhakker (Dutch: [ˈleːjoː ˈbeːnɦɑkər]; 2 August 1942 – 10 April 2025) was a Dutch football player and coach. Nicknamed "Don Leo" for his role in Spanish football, he had an extensive and successful career both at club and international level. After his amateur playing career ended at 19 through injury, he began his coaching career. He won the Eredivisie title twice with Ajax and once with Feyenoord, becoming the only person to do so with both rival teams. In Spain he won three consecutive La Liga titles with Real Madrid in the late 1980s, including one as a double with the Copa del Rey. Additionally, he had brief spells in the top divisions of Switzerland, Mexico and Turkey. At international level, he led the Netherlands at the 1990 FIFA World Cup, Trinidad and Tobago at the 2006 FIFA World Cup and Poland at UEFA Euro 2008, the latter two being firsts for both nations.
Quick facts about Leo Beenhakker
- Full name: Leo Beenhakker
- Born: 1942-08-02
- Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q158647
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Who is Leo Beenhakker?
Leo Beenhakker (Dutch: [ˈleːjoː ˈbeːnɦɑkər]; 2 August 1942 – 10 April 2025) was a Dutch football player and coach.
What nationality is Leo Beenhakker?
Leo Beenhakker is Kingdom of the Netherlands.
When was Leo Beenhakker born?
Leo Beenhakker was born on 1942-08-02.
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