Leif Nielsen: key obituary facts
Is Leif Nielsen dead? Yes. Leif Nielsen died on June 11, 2026, at age 84.
Cause of death: Leif Nielsen's cause of death was reported as dementia.
What was Leif Nielsen known for?
He was known as Danish footballer.
More about Leif Nielsen
Born: 28 May 1942.
Place of birth: Copenhagen.
Gender: male.
Occupation: association football player, association football coach.
Nationality: Kingdom of Denmark.
Also known as: Leif Bernhard Nielsen.
Leif Nielsen, the Danish football goalkeeper who played for BK Frem, Greenock Morton and the national team, died on June 11, 2026, from complications of dementia.
He was 84. Born in Copenhagen on May 28, 1942, Nielsen, also known as Leif Bernhard Nielsen, was named Danish Player of the Year in 1966 and represented Denmark in 28 matches, including at the 1964 European Championship.
He was long associated with BK Frem, where he is regarded as one of the club’s greatest players, and later played for the Houston Stars in 1968. In his final months, he lived in a care home in Skovlunde.