Joel Grodowski
German footballer (born 1997)
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Joel Grodowski (born 30 November 1997) is a German professional footballer who plays as a striker for 2. Bundesliga club Arminia Bielefeld.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 30 November 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Selm, Germany | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Arminia Bielefeld | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Schalke 04 | |||
| Rot Weiss Ahlen | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2017 | PSV Bork | ||
| 2017–2018 | Bradford City | 1 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Hammer SpVg | 28 | (14) |
| 2019–2021 | Preußen Münster | 47 | (9) |
| 2019–2020 | Preußen Münster II | 11 | (2) |
| 2021–2023 | SC Verl | 47 | (7) |
| 2023–2025 | Preußen Münster | 51 | (18) |
| 2025– | Arminia Bielefeld | 49 | (17) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18 May 2026 | |||
Career
After playing youth football with FC Schalke 04 and Rot Weiss Ahlen,[2] Grodowski began his senior career with PSV Bork in the Kreisliga, scoring 94 goals in two seasons with the club.[3] At PSV Bork his father was the coach and his brother was also a player.[3]
After a potential transfer to Borussia Dortmund was ended due to medical problems,[2][3] he turned professional with English club Bradford City in July 2017.[4][5] He made his debut for the club on 19 March 2018, appearing as a substitute in a 2–0 league defeat away at Doncaster Rovers.[6] During his year at Bradford City he suffered from back problems.[7]
He returned to Germany with Hammer SpVg in July 2018.[8] After a season at Hammer SpVg, SC Preußen Münster announced on 27 June 2019 that they had signed Grodowski on a two-year contract.[9] In summer 2021, he joined 3. Liga side SC Verl on a two-year contract.[10]
On 23 June 2023, Grodowski returned to Preußen Münster (which was promoted to 3. Liga).[11]
On 28 January 2025, Grodowski joined Arminia Bielefeld in 3. Liga.[12]
Career statistics
- As of 4 August 2021
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Bradford City | 2017–18[6] | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Hammer SpVg | 2018–19[13] | Oberliga Westfalen | 28 | 15 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 28 | 15 | ||
| Preußen Münster | 2019–20[13] | 3. Liga | 15 | 1 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1 | ||
| 2020–21[13] | Regionalliga West | 32 | 8 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 32 | 8 | |||
| Total | 47 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 9 | ||
| Preußen Münster II | 2019–20[13] | Oberliga Westfalen | 11 | 2 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | ||
| SC Verl | 2021–22[13] | 3. Liga | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 87 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 87 | 26 | ||
