Bruce Grobbelaar: profile
Bruce Grobbelaar (born 6 October 1957 in Durban, South Africa) is a former Zimbabwean footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Grobbelaar started out at Highlanders F.C. in 1973. He played for 18 clubs in 4 countries between 1973 and 2007. His most appearances came at Liverpool F.C. (1981–1994), where he made 440 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 574 appearances and 1 goal.
At international level, Grobbelaar represented Zimbabwe (1976–1998), earning 33 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Durban has produced 62 footballers in our database, including Mark González, Siboniso Gaxa and Senzo Meyiwa.
Nationality explained: Why does Bruce Grobbelaar play for Zimbabwe?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1976 (aged about 19)
- Club career
- 1973–2007 (35 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Zimbabwe, South Africa, United Kingdom and Canada
- Club goals per game
- 0.00 (1 in 574)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 76% of Zimbabwean internationals on record
- Latest move
- Glasshoughton Welfare A.F.C. (2007)
- Shares a birthday with
- Yasin Ayari, Abdoulaye Méïté and Silas Katompa Mvumpa (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973–1974 |  Highlanders F.C. |
Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| 1976 |  Highlands Park F.C. |
National First Division | 0 | 0 |
| 1977–1978 | Durban City F.C. |
– | – | |
| 1979–1980 |  Crewe Alexandra F.C. |
EFL League Two | 24 | 1 |
| 1979–1981 |  Vancouver Whitecaps |
North American Soccer League | 24 | 0 |
| 1981–1994 | Liverpool F.C. |
Premier League | 440 | 0 |
| 1993 | Stoke City F.C. |
EFL Championship | 4 | 0 |
| 1994–1996 | Southampton F.C. |
EFL Championship | 32 | 0 |
| 1996–1997 | Plymouth Argyle F.C. |
EFL League One | 36 | 0 |
| 1997 | Oxford United F.C. |
EFL League One | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | Sheffield Wednesday F.C. |
EFL League One | 0 | 0 |
| 1997–1998 | Oldham Athletic A.F.C. |
EFL League Two | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | Lincoln City F.C. |
EFL Championship | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | Chesham United F.C. |
Southern Football League | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | Bury F.C. |
Northern Premier League | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | Northwich Victoria F.C. |
Northern Premier League Division One South | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | Hellenic F.C. |
1 | 0 | |
| 2007 | Glasshoughton Welfare A.F.C. |
Northern Counties East Football League | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 574 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
Frequently asked questions
How old is Bruce Grobbelaar?
Bruce Grobbelaar was born on 6 October 1957, which makes him 69 years old.
Where was Bruce Grobbelaar born?
Bruce Grobbelaar was born in Durban, South Africa.
Which national team does Bruce Grobbelaar play for?
Bruce Grobbelaar played international football for Zimbabwe. He has 33 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Bruce Grobbelaar played for?
Bruce Grobbelaar's recorded clubs are Highlanders F.C., Highlands Park F.C., Durban City F.C., Crewe Alexandra F.C., Vancouver Whitecaps, Liverpool F.C., Stoke City F.C., Southampton F.C., Plymouth Argyle F.C., Oxford United F.C., Sheffield Wednesday F.C. and Oldham Athletic A.F.C. among others.
How tall is Bruce Grobbelaar?
Bruce Grobbelaar is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Bruce Grobbelaar play?
Bruce Grobbelaar played as a goalkeeper.