Leo “Don Leo” Beenhakker (1942-2025)

The funeral procession of 'Don Leo' will pass by the front of the Kuip at 4 p.m.

Leo “Don Leo” Beenhakker (1942-2025)

Dutch football coachHe himself only played football as an amateur and worked as a coach from 1965 onwards. After coaching positions at smaller Dutch clubs, he headed the Ajax Amsterdam football academy from 1976 onwards and was later promoted from youth coach to head coach of Ajax's professional team. He subsequently coached Real Zaragoza, the Dutch national football team, Real Madrid, Grasshopper Club Zurich, and Feyenoord Rotterdam, among othe…

With all the important news and reactions surrounding Ajax, you can easily miss a few things during the week. Don't worry, because Ajax Showtime keeps you up to date with the latest bits of news and events. In his column in Het Parool, Jop van Kempen reminisces about Leo Bee...