Jay-Roy Grot

NEC

Grot played in Vitesse 1892's youth and then ESA Rijkerswoerd and at ten he was scouted by NEC and joined their academy. After 7 years in the academy Grot joined the NEC first team during the winter period of the 2014–15 season. In the summer of 2015, Grot signed a 3-year professional deal at the club. He made his Eredivisie debut for NEC on 12 August 2015 in a 1–0 victory against Excelsior. On 26 November 2016, Grot scored his first goals for NEC, scoring a brace in the home 3–2 victory against FC Twente. Despite scoring six goals for NEC in 24 appearances during the 2016–17 season, NEC suffered relegation from the Eredivisie, including scoring against FC Emmen in the first relegation playoff before losing to NAC Breda. In June 2017, Grot flew in to Florence for talks with Serie A side Fiorentina, however the move fell through when the clubs couldn't agree on a fee. On 22 August 2017, it was announced that Grot was flying to Leeds for a medical and to discuss personal terms with Leeds United, after a bid had been accepted.

Leeds United

On 24 August 2017, Grot signed a four-year deal with EFL Championship side Leeds United for an undisclosed fee. He was assigned the number 11 shirt. On 26 August, Grot made his debut for Leeds in a 2–0 victory against Nottingham Forest. On 19 September, Grot made his first start for the club in a League Cup tie against Premier League side Burnley in Leeds' penalty shootout victory following a 2–2 draw. On 17 December…

Grot is eligible for Netherlands and Suriname. He has represented both Netherlands U19 and Netherlands U17 at international level. He was included in Netherlands U17 squad for the European Championships in 2015 and Netherlands U19 European Championship squad during the summer of 2017, with Grot scoring against Germany U19s in their group match on 3 July in a 4–1 victory, helping the Netherlands U19's reach the semi-finals of the tournament. He made his debut for Netherlands U21 in November 2018, playing against Germany U21

Grot has been described as a striker, who is renowned for his pace, power and dribbling ability. Whilst a central striker, he can also play as a right winger.

His cousins Guilliano and Sherwin Grot are both professional footballers.