Born in Germany on 15 June 1991, Pascal Groß is a seasoned central midfielder who currently commands the midfield for Borussia Dortmund. At 33 years of age, Groß is an imposing figure on the field, standing at a formidable height of 5ft 11in (approximately 1.81m) and sporting a healthy weight of 12st 3lb (around 78kg). He is known to don the number 13 jersey, a figure often associated with luck in football circles.
Despite being a valuable asset in the club football realm, Groß has also enjoyed a successful career on the international front, representing the Germany national team on several occasions. His skills and experience are duly recognised and appreciated in financial terms, with a market value of approximately £6.5m, as suggested by Transfermarkt. Comfortably settled at Borussia Dortmund, Gross' contract with the club is set to adhere through 30 June 2026, ensuring he remains an integral part of the team for nearly two more seasons.
Groß commenced his professional football journey with 1899 Hoffenheim during the 2008 - 2009 season. His ventures at Hoffenheim saw limited action, with only four first team appearances in the first season, which reduced to a solitary appearance in the follow-up season. However, his move to Karlsruher SC for the 2010 - 2011 season signified the start of a more fruitful presence on the pitch, where he racked up three appearances and his first professional goal. Over the course of two seasons, Groß made a total of 25 appearances and secured two goals while playing for Karlsruher.
Groß then took his talents to Ingolstadt 04, where he made a notable impression with a total of 158 first team appearances and 17 goal contributions throughout five seasons. This set the stage for his next adventure at Brighton & Hove Albion, where he further solidified his standing as a steadfast mid-fielder. Groß had his most goal-rich season in 2022 - 2023 at Brighton, where he netted nine times across 37 appearances.
Groß has kicked off his journey with Borussia Dortmund recently, and while he's only able to make a few first team appearances thus far for the 2024 - 2025 season, his previous performances across different clubs promise great potential for the upcoming seasons. He has also carved a place for himself in international competitions with appearances in the Euro 2024 for Germany, the 2024 - 2025 Nations League, and the 2024 - 2025 Champions League for Borussia Dortmund.
