SOCCER PLAYERS that died in
2026
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2026. The pantheon dataset contains 149 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being Sepp Piontek, Lucien Muller, Dimitar Penev, Colin McDonald, and Eddy Antoine. The cities with the most deaths were Moscow (1), Sofia (1), and Boulogne-Billancourt (1).
2026 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Soccer Players
The year 2026 saw the passing of many beloved soccer players, leaving behind legacies that continue to inspire fans across the globe. From legendary actors like and iconic musicians like to groundbreaking athletes like Sepp Piontek, Lucien Muller, and Dimitar Penev, these remarkable individuals have made a lasting impact in their fields. This page is dedicated to commemorating the lives of those we lost in 2026, celebrating their achievements and remembering their contributions to art, culture, and history. Below are the list of the most famous people to have died in 2026 based on cultural impact.
Sepp Piontek
German Soccer Player
Mar 5, 1940 - Feb 18, 2026
Age 86
HPI: 65.77
Lucien Muller
French Soccer Player
Sep 3, 1934 - Jan 20, 2026
Age 92
HPI: 63.08
Dimitar Penev
Bulgarian Soccer Player
Jul 12, 1945 - Jan 3, 2026
Age 81
HPI: 61.28
Colin McDonald
British Soccer Player
Oct 15, 1930 - Jan 1, 2026
Age 96
HPI: 59.74
Eddy Antoine
Haitian Soccer Player
Aug 12, 1949 - Feb 8, 2026
Age 77
HPI: 59.38
Hans-Jürgen Kreische
German Soccer Player
Jul 19, 1947 - Apr 1, 2026
Age 79
HPI: 59.26
Rolland Courbis
French Soccer Player
Aug 12, 1953 - Jan 12, 2026
Age 73
HPI: 58.75
Giuseppe Savoldi
Italian Soccer Player
Jan 21, 1947 - Mar 1, 2026
Age 79
HPI: 54.27
Martin Chivers
British Soccer Player
Apr 27, 1945 - Jan 7, 2026
Age 81
HPI: 53.49
Borislav Mikhailov
Bulgarian Soccer Player
Feb 12, 1963 - Mar 31, 2026
Age 63
HPI: 51.57
Eddie McCreadie
British Soccer Player
Apr 15, 1940 - Jan 12, 2026
Age 86
HPI: 50.52
Terry Yorath
British Soccer Player
Mar 27, 1950 - Jan 7, 2026
Age 76
HPI: 49.27
Fathi Kameel
Kuwaiti Soccer Player
May 23, 1955 - Jan 31, 2026
Age 71
HPI: 47.88
Mukhsin Mukhamadiev
Tadzhik Soccer Player
Oct 21, 1966 - Jan 1, 2026
Age 60
HPI: 41.78
Deaths by Month in 2026
January 2026
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2026. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were Lucien Muller (HPI: 63.08), Dimitar Penev (HPI: 61.28), and Colin McDonald (HPI: 59.74).
Colin McDonald
Jan 1, 2026
British Soccer Player
HPI: 59.74
Mukhsin Mukhamadiev
Jan 1, 2026
Tadzhik Soccer Player
HPI: 41.78
Dimitar Penev
Jan 3, 2026
Bulgarian Soccer Player
HPI: 61.28
Martin Chivers
Jan 7, 2026
British Soccer Player
HPI: 53.49
Terry Yorath
Jan 7, 2026
British Soccer Player
HPI: 49.27
Rolland Courbis
Jan 12, 2026
French Soccer Player
HPI: 58.75
Eddie McCreadie
Jan 12, 2026
British Soccer Player
HPI: 50.52
Lucien Muller
Jan 20, 2026
French Soccer Player
HPI: 63.08
Fathi Kameel
Jan 31, 2026
Kuwaiti Soccer Player
HPI: 47.88
February 2026
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2026. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Sepp Piontek (HPI: 65.77), and Eddy Antoine (HPI: 59.38).
March 2026
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2026. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were Giuseppe Savoldi (HPI: 54.27), and Borislav Mikhailov (HPI: 51.57).
April 2026
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2026. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Hans-Jürgen Kreische (HPI: 59.26).
