Jens Grahl
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.jpg) Grahl warming up for Eintracht Frankfurt in 2022 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 September 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Stuttgart, West Germany | ||
| Height | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Eintracht Frankfurt | ||
| Number | 33 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| TSV Münster | |||
| SpVgg Feuerbach | |||
| VfB Stuttgart | |||
| –2006 | Stuttgarter Kickers | ||
| 2006–2007 | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2009 | SpVgg Greuther Fürth II | 72 | (0) |
| 2007–2009 | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 0 | (0) |
| 2009–2016 | TSG Hoffenheim | 12 | (0) |
| 2009–2016 | TSG Hoffenheim II | 77 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | → SC Paderborn 07 (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2016–2021 | VfB Stuttgart | 0 | (0) |
| 2021– | Eintracht Frankfurt | 3 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 21 May 2024 | |||
Jens Grahl (born 22 September 1988) is a German footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt.[2]
Born in Stuttgart, Grahl has spent his entire career in Germany, including with local team VfB Stuttgart.
Grahl joined 1899 Hoffenheim in 2009 from SpVgg Greuther Fürth. He made 29 appearances for SpVgg Greuther Fürth during his time with the club.[3] During the 2011–12 season, he was announced at SC Paderborn 07 on a loan deal, fighting for a place with Lukas Kruse and Nico Burchert.[3] He noted that he was "fascinated" with the performances of Gianluigi Buffon and had learnt a lot from fellow Paderborn goalkeepers Tom Starke and Stephan Loboué.[3] Grahl suffered a torn medial meniscus during his time with the club and was out for an extended period of time.[4]
He made his Bundesliga debut with 1899 Hoffenheim on 7 December 2013 against Eintracht Frankfurt in a 1–2 away win.[5]
On 30 June 2016, Grahl was announced at VfB Stuttgart on a two-year contract, as a replacement for Przemysław Tytoń.[6] On 14 May 2018, he extended his contract with Stuttgart until June 2020.[7]
On 19 July 2021, Grahl signed a three-year contract with Eintracht Frankfurt.[8] He made his league debut for the club against 1. FC Union Berlin.[9] On 2 February 2023, Grahl extended his contract with the club until 2026, and as part of the contract agreement, will stay with Eintracht Frankfurt as a goalkeeping coach after he retires.[9]
He made his European debut in the UEFA Conference League against HJK Helsinki on 26 October 2023, keeping a clean sheet.[10]
