Description
Bruce David Grobbelaar is the current goalkeeper coach for Ottawa Fury FC of the North American Soccer League. As a player, Grobbelaar represented Zimbabwe at international level and a number of clubs, most prominently the English team Liverpool, during a professional career spanning more than 20 years. He is remembered for his gymnastic-like athletic ability, unflappable confidence and eccentric and flamboyant style of play.
Grobbelaar was born in South Africa, but raised in neighbouring Rhodesia. After playing for several Rhodesian and South African clubs and serving in the Rhodesian Army, he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps of the North American Soccer League in 1979. He gained Liverpool's attention during a loan spell at Crewe Alexandra during the 1979?80 season, and signed for the Merseyside club in 1981. Making 628 appearances for Liverpool over the next 13 years, including 440 in the League, he won the League championship with the club six times, as well as three FA Cups, three League Cups and the 1983?84 European Cup.
Born
October 6th, 1957 in Durban (Age 67)
Teams
Hellenic F.C. (2002) | Northwich Victoria F.C. (1999) | Lincoln City F.C. (1998) | Bury F.C. (1998) | Chesham United F.C. (1998) | Oldham Athletic A.F.C. (1997-1998) | Oxford United F.C. (1997) | Sheffield Wednesday F.C. (1997) | Plymouth Argyle F.C. (1996-1997) | Southampton F.C. (1994-1996) | Stoke City F.C. (1993) | Liverpool F.C. (1981-1994) | Zimbabwe (1980-1998) | Crewe Alexandra F.C. (1979-1980) | Highlanders F.C. (1973-1974) |
Last Changes
2022/12/13
Address Removed: Available to members only
2022/10/05
New Scanned Autograph (Bought/Probably Authentic (Certified/COA))
2022/03/28
New Response (Success): Sent letter, SAE, 2 pics, received signed pics