Marko Grujić facts for kids
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Grujić with Hertha BSC in 2019
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| Date of birth | 13 April 1996 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Belgrade, Serbia, FR Yugoslavia | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.91 m | |||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Midfielder | |||||||||||||||
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| Current club | Porto | |||||||||||||||
| Number | 8 | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| 2005–2013 | Red Star Belgrade | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||
| 2013–2016 | Red Star Belgrade | 39 | (6) | |||||||||||||
| 2014 | → Kolubara (loan) | 5 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| 2016–2020 | Liverpool | 8 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2018 | → Cardiff City (loan) | 13 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2018–2020 | → Hertha BSC (loan) | 51 | (9) | |||||||||||||
| 2020– | Porto | 80 | (4) | |||||||||||||
| National team‡ | ||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | Serbia U16 | 4 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| 2012 | Serbia U17 | 1 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | Serbia U19 | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2015 | Serbia U20 | 7 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2015–2017 | Serbia U21 | 13 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2016– | Serbia | 28 | (0) | |||||||||||||
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Marko Grujić is a professional footballer from Serbia. He was born on April 13, 1996. Marko plays as a midfielder for the club Porto in Portugal. He also plays for the Serbian national team.
Marko started his football journey in his hometown of Belgrade, Serbia. He joined the youth system of Red Star Belgrade, a famous club. He worked his way up to the main team. Marko made his first professional appearance in 2013. He helped Red Star win the Serbian SuperLiga title.
After his success in Serbia, Marko moved to Liverpool in England in 2016. He later joined Porto in Portugal in 2021. Marko has also played for Serbia at many youth levels. He was part of the Serbian team that won the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup!
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Club Career: Marko Grujić's Journey
Starting Out at Red Star Belgrade
Marko Grujić grew up in Belgrade, which is now the capital of Serbia. He joined the youth academy of Red Star Belgrade when he was young. He was a very talented player and even became the captain of his age group.
Marko played his first professional game for Red Star on May 26, 2013. This was a Serbian SuperLiga match against Vojvodina. On May 17, 2015, Marko signed a new contract with Red Star.
He scored his first goal for the senior team on September 26, 2015. This was in a 2–0 win against Novi Pazar. Marko also helped his team by setting up another goal in that game. Red Star Belgrade had an amazing winning streak with Marko on the team. They won 19 games in a row and finished the first half of the season without losing!
Moving to Liverpool F.C.
Many big European clubs noticed Marko Grujić because of his great playing. Clubs like Liverpool, Internazionale, and Juventus were interested. Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp even called Marko himself to convince him to join.
On January 6, 2016, Marko officially joined Premier League club Liverpool. He signed a five-year contract. The transfer fee was about £5.1 million. Marko said he chose Liverpool because of Jürgen Klopp. He even said he would pick Liverpool over Real Madrid or Barcelona!
After joining Liverpool, Marko was immediately loaned back to Red Star Belgrade. He played there until the end of the season. During this time, he helped Red Star win the Serbian SuperLiga title. He played 29 games, scored 6 goals, and made 7 assists. He was even chosen for the SuperLiga Team of the Year.
On August 20, 2016, Marko made his Premier League debut for Liverpool. He came on as a substitute in a game against Burnley.
Loan to Cardiff City
On January 17, 2018, Marko joined Championship team Cardiff City. This was a loan deal for the rest of the 2017–18 season. He played his first game for Cardiff three days later. Marko scored his first goal for Cardiff on March 6, 2018. It was a goal from far away in a 2–1 win against Barnsley.
Loan to Hertha BSC
Marko then joined Bundesliga club Hertha BSC in Germany on August 19, 2018. This was a one-year loan. He scored his first goal for Hertha on December 8, helping them win 1–0 against Eintracht Frankfurt. Hertha's coach, Pal Dardai, praised Marko a lot. He called him "by far the best midfielder at Hertha Berlin in 20 years."
His loan to Hertha was extended for a second season on July 1, 2019.
Returning to Liverpool
On September 25, 2020, Marko played for Liverpool again in an EFL Cup match. He started the game against Lincoln and scored a goal in their 7–2 victory.
Joining Porto Permanently
On October 6, 2020, Marko Grujić moved to the Portuguese club Porto. This was a loan deal for the 2020–21 season.
Then, on July 20, 2021, Porto made his move permanent. They bought him from Liverpool for about £10.5 million.
International Career: Playing for Serbia
Marko Grujić has played for Serbia at many different youth levels. He played for the under-16, under-17, under-19, and under-21 teams. He was a key player in the Serbian team that won the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand. This was a huge achievement for him and his country.
In May 2016, Marko made his first appearance for the senior Serbian national team. He came on as a substitute in a 2–1 win against Cyprus.
He was chosen for Serbia's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. However, he did not get to play in any games during that tournament.
In November 2022, Marko was again selected for Serbia's squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. He played in one group stage match against Cameroon. Serbia finished fourth in their group.
Playing Style: What Makes Marko Special
Marko Grujić is a tall player, standing at 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters). People describe him as strong and comfortable with the ball. He also has a great range of passing.
Because of his playing style and position, he has been called the "new Matić." This compares him to another famous Serbian defensive midfielder, Nemanja Matić.
Career Achievements
Red Star Belgrade
- Serbian SuperLiga: 2015–16
Porto
- Primeira Liga: 2021–22
- Taça de Portugal: 2021–22, 2022–23, 2023–24
- Taça da Liga: 2022–23
- Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2020, 2022, 2024
Serbia U20
- FIFA U-20 World Cup: 2015
Individual Awards
- Serbian SuperLiga Team of the Season: 2015–16
Images for kids
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Grujić with Hertha BSC in 2019
See also
In Spanish: Marko Grujić para niños
