Bradley Grobler
Quick Facts
Biography
Bradley Allan Grobler (born January 25, 1988) is a South African footballer who plays as a striker for Premier Soccer League club SuperSport United and the South African national team.
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.
In early September 2019, Bradley Grobler signed for Forest Green Rovers on a free transfer. During his short time at the club, Grobler scored 15 goals in only 9 league games, helping Rovers to top the League Two table before Christmas without dropping a single point.
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, South Africa | Zimbabwe | 1–0 | 1–2 | Friendly match |
2. | 15 November 2016 | Maputo, South Africa | Mozambique | 1–1 | 1–1 | Friendly match |
Personal
Born in Sandton, Grobler is the son of former Moroka Swallows player Les Grobler.
Honours
Club
- SuperSport United
- Nedbank Cup: 2016, 2017
- MTN 8: 2017, 2019