Mats Grotenbreg: key obituary facts
Is Mats Grotenbreg dead? Yes. Mats Grotenbreg died on June 25, 2026, at age 28.
Cause of death: Mats Grotenbreg's cause of death was reported as boat collision.
What was Mats Grotenbreg known for?
He was an association football player.
More about Mats Grotenbreg
Born: 21 January 1998.
Place of birth: Doetinchem.
Gender: male.
Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Mats Grotenbreg, a Dutch footballer, died on June 25, 2026, at the age of 28.
Born in Doetinchem on January 21, 1998, he built a career as a centre-back and played for clubs including USV Hercules, Jong Vitesse, Jonge Kracht and VV DOVO. His most notable moment came on December 21, 2023, when he scored the winning goal for USV Hercules in a 3–2 KNVB Cup victory over Ajax.
He also helped coach amateur side GVA alongside his father, Ronald.