| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Bradley Allan Grobler | ||
| Date of birth | (1988-01-25) 25 January 1988 (age 36) | ||
| Place of birth | Johannesburg, South Africa | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
| Current team | SuperSport United | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| BK Callies | |||
| Boksburg FC | |||
| Platinum Stars | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007–2011 | Platinum Stars | 66 | (20) |
| 2011–2012 | Göztepe | 28 | (6) |
| 2012–2013 | Ajax Cape Town | 12 | (3) |
| 2013– | SuperSport United | 216 | (69) |
| International career | |||
| 2011–2019 | South Africa | 12 | (2) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 October 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18 April 2023 | |||
Bradley Allan Grobler (born 25 January 1988) is a South African soccer player who plays as a striker for Premier Soccer League club SuperSport United. He is regarded as one of the best strikers in South Africa.
Club career
Grobler attended Benoni High School and plied his trade as a junior at both Boksburg FC and BK Callies just outside Johannesburg. Bradley started his professional football career at Platinum Stars. After a four-year stint at Stars, he moved to Turkish second division side Göztepe A.Ş. on 26 August 2011. He was then Göztepe's most expensive signing ever.
On 26 June 2012, Grobler joined Premier Soccer League side Ajax Cape Town on a four-year deal.
He has scored over 8 goals against Orlando Pirates, while at Supersport United.
International career
Grobler scored on his international debut against Zimbabwe on 15 November 2011.
International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 15 November 2011 | Harare, Zimbabwe |  Zimbabwe |
1–0 | 1–2 | Friendly match |
| 2. | 15 November 2016 | Maputo, Mozambique |  Mozambique |
1–1 | 1–1 | Friendly match |
Personal life
Born in Sandton, Grobler is the son of former Moroka Swallows player Les Grobler.
Honours
Club
- SuperSport United
- Nedbank Cup: 2015–16, 2016–2017
- MTN 8: 2017, 2019
- Telkom Knockout Cup : 2014
- Individual
Lesley Manyathela Golden Boot : 2020-21
References
- "SuperSport United Football Club". Archived from the original on 15 November 2013. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- Profile Soccerway
- Grobler seals deal in Turkey Kickoff.com
- 30 seconds with Goztepe's Bradley Grobler Times LIVE
- Bradley Grobler signs for Ajax Cape Town Archived 3 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine Premier Soccer League official site
- "Five father and son duos who have graced the top flight – PSL". thesouthafrican.com. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
External links
- Bradley Grobler at National-Football-Teams.com
- Bradley Grobler on Twitter
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