Giel Haenen

Ludovicus Josephus Wilhelmus "Giel" Haenen (2 June 1934 – 30 September 2024) was a Dutch footballer who played as a central defender. He made one appearance for the Netherlands national team in 1964.

A tough central defender, Haenen only played for Eredivisie clubs in Limburg after he had left his local amateur side VV Eijsden for MVV. He also coached regional clubs RIOS’31, Caesar, Heer and RKHSV.

Haenen died on 30 September 2024, at the age of 90.