Mats Grotenbreg, Dutch soccer player, dies at 28 in boat collision
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 7:02 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Dutch soccer player Mats Grotenbreg has died at the age of 28 following a boat collision while swimming in Mookerplas on June 25. Authorities confirmed the incident involved a swimmer and a boat, leading to the arrest of a suspect. Grotenbreg, known for scoring a crucial winning goal for USV Hercules in a 2023 upset victory, also appeared on various reality shows in the Netherlands. Tributes have flooded in from friends, family, and former teammates expressing their sorrow over his unexpected death.
- •Grotenbreg died on June 25 after a boat collision.
- •He scored a notable goal for USV Hercules in 2023.
- •Authorities have arrested a suspect related to the incident.
- •Tributes from friends and former teammates have surfaced online.
- •Grotenbreg was also a reality TV personality in the Netherlands.
- 7:02 PMYahoo Sports — Dutch Soccer Player Mats Grotenbreg Dies at 28 In Boat Collision
"Grotenbreg appeared on multiple reality shows in addition to playing soccer
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