Kamil Grabara is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A club Juventus, on loan from VfL Wolfsburg.
Grabara began his professional career at Ruch Chorzów, where he played from 2014 to 2016.
In 2016, Grabara joined Liverpool F.C. Reserves and Academy, marking a significant step in his career.
Biography
Early Life
Kamil Mieczysław Grabara was born in Ruda Śląska, Southern Poland, where he developed a passion for football from a young age. His journey in the sport began at Ruch Chorzów, where he honed his skills as a goalkeeper before making a significant move to Liverpool.
Career
Grabara joined Liverpool ahead of the 2016–17 season for £250,000, quickly rising through the ranks to be included in the first-team squad for the 2018–19 season. He made his senior debut in a pre-season friendly against Tranmere Rovers in July 2018 and was named on the substitutes' bench for the EFL Cup match against Chelsea later that year. His career saw him loaned to several clubs, including AGF and Huddersfield Town, before he signed with F.C. Copenhagen in July 2021. His impressive performances earned him the "Goalkeeper of the Year" award in December 2022.
In September 2023, Grabara transferred to VfL Wolfsburg, and he is set to join Juventus FC in 2026. On the international stage, he was a key player for the Poland U21 team and made his senior debut in 2022, participating in the 2022 FIFA World Cup as a squad member.
Personal Life
Grabara is known for his strong presence on the field, described as an allround goalkeeper capable of dominating the penalty area and making reflex saves. He is also recognized as the second Polish goalkeeper for Liverpool, following the legendary Jerzy Dudek. Despite facing challenges, including controversy over social media comments, Grabara continues to be a prominent figure in Polish football, representing his country with pride.
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Career & Clubs
Early career
Grabara joined Liverpool ahead of the 2016–17 season from Ruch Chorzów for £250,000, and was promoted to the first-team squad for the 2018–19 season. He trained regularly with the first-team squad at Melwood and made his maiden senior outing in a pre-season friendly against Tranmere Rovers in July 2018. On 26 September 2018, Grabara was named on the substitutes' bench for the first time in Liverpool's 2–1 EFL Cup defeat to Chelsea at Anfield. On 6 January 2019, Grabara joined AGF on loan until the end of the season. On 15 July 2019, Grabara joined Championship side Huddersfield Town on a season-long loan deal. At the end of September 2020, Grabara returned to Danish club AGF on loan for the 2020–21 season.
Copenhagen
On 3 July 2021, Grabara joined Copenhagen on a permanent basis, signing a five-year deal with the Danish side. Following his performances for the club both in the Danish Superliga and the UEFA Champions League, in December 2022 Grabara received the "Goalkeeper of the Year" award from the local sports magazine Tipsbladet. In 2023 he caused controversy following a 2–2 draw with Galatasaray for posting derogatory comments on social media about the club. He called the club a "shithole" and in response he and his wife received over 300 death threats. The Turkish club responded by stating that they expected Grabara to be punished for breaking UEFA's fair play principles.
VfL Wolfsburg
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Grabara was a first choice goalkeeper for Poland U21 throughout most of his tenure with the squad, having made his debut against Denmark on 14 November 2017.
Senior
Grabara received his first call-up in the senior Polish national team for a friendly match against Scotland and the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification playoff against Sweden on 24 and 29 March 2022, respectively. On 1 June 2022, he debuted as a starter in a 2–1 home 2022–23 UEFA Nations League victory against Wales. On 20 October 2022, Grabara was selected by manager Czesław Michniewicz as part of the final squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, replacing Bartłomiej Drągowski who got injured just before the tournament. Grabara did not make a single appearance during the tournament as Poland were eliminated in the round of 16 by France.
Grabara is described as an allround goalkeeper, able to dominate the penalty area, pull off reflex saves, play out from the back and, as he develops, operate as a sweeper.
- Club
- Ruch Chorzów (2014–2016)
- Club
- Liverpool F.C. Reserves and Academy (2016–2021)
- Club
- Poland national under-21 football team (2017–2020)
- Club
- Aarhus Gymnastikforening (2019–2019)
- Club
- Huddersfield Town A.F.C. (2019–2020)
- Club
- F.C. Copenhagen (2021–2024)
- Club
- Poland men's national football team (2022–)
- Club
- Aarhus Gymnastikforening (2020–2021)
- Club
- VfL Wolfsburg (2024–)
- Club
- Juventus FC (2026–)
- National team
- Poland
Personal
Grabara is from Ruda Śląska, in Southern Poland. He was the second Polish goalkeeper for Liverpool, after the 2005 UEFA Champions League Final hero Jerzy Dudek.
Clubs
- Poland men's national football team2022current
- VfL Wolfsburg2024current
- Juventus FC2026current
- Ruch Chorzów2014–2016
- Liverpool F.C. Reserves and Academy2016–2021
- Poland national under-21 football team2017–2020
- Aarhus Gymnastikforening2019–2019
- Huddersfield Town A.F.C.2019–2020
- Aarhus Gymnastikforening2020–2021
- F.C. Copenhagen2021–2024
Played together with
Aage Rou JensenAarhus Gymnastikforening · 1941–1962- Aaran LinesRuch Chorzów · 2002–2003
Aaron HuntVfL Wolfsburg · 2014–2015
Aaron RamseyJuventus FC · 2019–2022- Aaron ZehnterVfL Wolfsburg · 2025
Abdelhamid SabiriHuddersfield Town A.F.C. · 2017–2019Abdoulay KonkoJuventus FC · 2004–2007
Abdoulaye BambaJuventus FC- Aboubacar FofanaJuventus FC
Aboubakar KeitaF.C. Copenhagen · 2016–2019
Adam BuksaPoland men's national football team · 2021
Adam BuksaPoland national under-21 football team · 2016–2019
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Identifiers & aliases
Kamil Mieczysław Grabara is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Serie A club Juventus, on loan from 2. Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg, and the Poland national team.
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