The player profile of Marcelo Grohe, the Brazilian goalkeeper

The player profile of Marcelo Grohe, the Brazilian goalkeeper

Grace Waruguru
May 19, 2024 at 9:03 AM
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Marcelo Grohe is a Brazilian footballer who plays for the Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad. The 37-year-old started his career in local clubs and represented his country internationally. Check out the goalkeeper's player profile and biography in this article.

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Marcelo Grohe is a Brazilian professional footballer currently signed with Al-Ittihad. Photo: @marcelogrohe1oficial (Modified by author)
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Since his professional debut, Marcelo has played in two clubs, Gremio and Al-Ittihad, which he joined in 2019. The Brazilian player has attained incredible stats, saving some of the closest goals for his team. Who is Marcelo Grohe, and what is his profile? Keep reading to find out.

Marcelo Grohe's profile and bio summary

Full name

Marcelo Grohe

Age

37 years old (As of 2024)

Date of birth

January 13th, 1987

Place of birth

Campo Bom, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Nationality

Brazilian

Marital status

Married

Partner

Paula Grohe

Children

Pietro Grohe

Height

6 feet, 2 inches

Weight

68 kgs

Hair colour

Dark brown

Eye colour

Dark brown

Profession

Professional footballer

Position

Goalkeeper

Social media presence

Instagram, Facebook

What is Marcelo Grohe's age?

Marcelo Grohe in Argentina
Marcelo Grohe during the match between Lanus and Gremio as part of Copa Bridgestone Libertadores 2017 Final at Ciudad de Lanus Stadium on November 29, 2017, in Lanus, Argentina. Photo: Demian Alday
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Marcelo was born on January 13th, 1987, making him 37 years old as of May 2024. His zodiac sign is Capricorn, and he is among the top Al-Ittihad players.

Marcelo Grohe's nationality

Grohe is a native of Campo Bom, Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. The Brazilian national has kept the details of his parents and siblings under wraps. He is of Latino ethnicity.

Education

The 37-year-old likely attended local primary and high schools. Unfortunately, the institutions remain undisclosed. It is also not clear if Marcelo pursued higher education.

Who is Marcelo Grohe's wife?

Marcelo Grohe is married to Paula Grohe, a teacher. The couple tied the knot in 2012 in Novo Hamburgo, State of Rio Grande do Sul. Paula and Marcelo have one child, Pietro Grohe.

Career

Marcelo Grohe in July 2018
Marcelo Grohe before the match between Gremio and Sao Paulo at Arena do Gremio on July 26, 2018, in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Photo: Lucas Uebel
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The father of one spent his youth career (2000-2005) with Gremio, a local Canadian club. He served in the Under-13 squad. In that period, he was promoted to the third goalkeeper of the first team in Campeonato Brasileiro Série B.

Grohe made his professional debut in January 2006 with the same team, spending 14 years with the club. In October 2017, he made a save considered by some online sources as the ''greatest save of all time'' against Barcelona of Guayaqui. Marcelo made 262 league appearances for Gremio, scoring one goal.

In 2018, Grohe joined Al-Ittihad and made his debut in November 2019. Marcelo Grohe's team won the match 4-0 against Al-Riyadh, taking home the King Cup. He represented his country from 2005 to 2016. The player was the 2017 FIFA Club World Cup runners-up with Gremio.

Marcelo Grohe at the FIFA Club World Cup
Marcelo Grohe during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 final match between Gremio and Real Madrid CF on December 16, 2017, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Photo: Matthew Ashton
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The goalie won the Superclásico de las Américas with Brazil in 2014. In 2020, he saved a penalty by Argentine player Ever Benga, helping Al-Ittihad proceed to the Arab Club Champions Cup final. Marcelo Grohe's stats also include:

  • He made 31 appearances in the 2020/2021 season, finishing with 8 clean sheets.
  • Marcelo won the Goalkeeper of the Month award thrice in the 2020/2021 season (August 2020, December 2020, and April/May 2021).
  • Grohe won the Saudi Super Cup in 2022.
  • The player won the Saudi Pro League Cup in the 2022/2023 season.
  • He won the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A most clean sheets in 2016.
  • The athlete attained the most clean sheets (6) in the Saudi Pro League 2022/2023 season, the fourth highest.
  • Marcelo won the league's Goalkeeper of the Month in March 2022, February 2023, March 2023, August 2023, and September 2023.
  • Grohe's team won the Super Cup in 2023.

What is Marcelo Grohe's salary?

The Saudi Pro League boasts some of the most competitive salaries in the football scene. According to salarysport.com, Grohe earns £24,000 weekly. His annual salary is an estimated £1,248,000. Transfrmrkt cites Marcelo's market value as approximately 500k Euros. His transfer fee to Al-Ittihad was an estimated 2.7 million Euros.

What is Marcelo Grohe's height?

Marcelo Grohe celebrating in Argentine
Marcelo Grohe celebrates winning the Copa Libertadores 2017 final football match in Lanus, Buenos Aires, Argentina, on November 29, 2017. Photo: Eitan Abramovich
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Grohe is 6 feet and 2 inches tall and weighs 68 kg. His hair is dark brown, while his eyes are brown. The footballer has an athletic, masculine build, likely owing to his sporty lifestyle.

Marcelo Grohe's injury

Shortly after signing a three-year contract with Al-Ittihad in 2018, he suffered a wrist injury requiring surgery. He was out of the pitch for almost one year, making his debut in November 2019. Football enthusiasts have described him as having an iron wrist, thanks to his incredible ball saves.

Frequently asked questions

The Brazilian player has exhibited consistency and focus, achieving several milestones throughout his career. Here are some frequently asked questions about the footballer:

How old is Marcelo Grohe?

Marcelo Grohe warming up
Marcelo Grohe warms up before the international friendly match between Japan and Brazil at the National Stadium on October 14, 2014, in Singapore. Photo: Suhaimi Abdullah
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As of May 2024, the Brazilian goalkeeper is 37 years old. He was born on January 13th, 1987, and his zodiac sign is Capricorn.

Which team does Grohe play for?

Marcelo Grohe plays for Saudi Pro League's Al-Ittihad. He previously played for Canadian local club Gremio, where he made his youth and senior career debut.

Final word

Marcelo Grohe has made more than 29 appearances in Al-Ittihad matches. His talent, combined with his impressive stats and upward trajectory, has made him an invaluable team member.

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Grace has over 4 years of experience in article writing and digital media content creation for various local and global brands. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication (Public Relations) from Daystar University, Kenya.