Active in Bundesliga

Brajan Gruda

Midfielder #8
Age 21 years
Nationality Germany
Market Value €28M

Career

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2024 Brighton from FSV Mainz 05

Brajan Gruda is the league's Bronze Creator, a young talent who arrived with the pedigree of two U19 Bundesliga titles. He has quickly become an established figure in the squad, building his body of work through consistent technical displays. Though still early in his top-flight journey, his tactical maturity suggests a player capable of orchestrating play at the highest level of the pyramid.

Operating with the ARCHITECT badge, Gruda has proven his value as a creative hub, recording 1.95 key passes per 90 minutes. With 18 appearances and 740 minutes under his belt this season, he has shown the Balance required to transition from a prospect into a reliable first-team option. While he is currently going through a quiet spell in terms of raw output, his underlying Intensity rating of 77 highlights a relentless engine that benefits the team's pressing structure. This work rate, combined with his status as a Gold DRIBBLER, makes him a dual threat who can both bypass defenders and recover possession in advanced areas. His ability to draw 14 fouls demonstrates how difficult he is to contain once he finds his rhythm in the final third.

Player Rating

Brajan Gruda
61
Rating
13
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 61
🎯 Clutch 48
🎨 Style 66
📊 Ability 58
💰 High Premium
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Midfielder

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Brajan Gruda is a solid ARCHITECT for Brighton. Evidence: 1.95 Key Passes/90.

Also shows: exceptional DRIBBLER (2.4 Dribbles/90)

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Workrate (74/100) but has room to grow in Defense.

Brajan Gruda Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Midfielders

Height 29%
Weight 23%
Experience 17%

vs Premier League

Height 17%
Weight 14%
Experience 17%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 66 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 57 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 27 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 74 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 61 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 66
Shooting 57
Defense 27
Workrate 74
Passing 61
Key Strength 74 Workrate
Area to Watch 27 Defense

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Brajan Gruda this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 02, 2026 Bayer Leverkusen 4-1 RB Leipzig Bundesliga 48' 6.9 - 1 87 BayArena
Apr 24, 2026 RB Leipzig 3-1 Union Berlin Bundesliga 22' 6.6 - - 56 Red Bull Arena
Apr 18, 2026 Eintracht Frankfurt 1-3 RB Leipzig Bundesliga 35' 6.2 0 0 62 Deutsche Bank Park
Apr 11, 2026 RB Leipzig 1-0 Borussia Mönchengladbach Bundesliga 16' 6.9 0 0 42 Red Bull Arena
Mar 20, 2026 RB Leipzig 5-0 1899 Hoffenheim Bundesliga 91' 10.0 2 1 66 Red Bull Arena
Mar 15, 2026 VfB Stuttgart 1-0 RB Leipzig Bundesliga 28' 6.2 0 0 32 MHP Arena
Mar 07, 2026 RB Leipzig 2-1 FC Augsburg Bundesliga 61' 6.3 0 0 64 Red Bull Arena
Mar 01, 2026 Hamburger SV 1-2 RB Leipzig Bundesliga 72' 6.2 0 0 64 Volksparkstadion
Feb 21, 2026 RB Leipzig 2-2 Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga 82' 7.5 0 0 98 Red Bull Arena
Feb 15, 2026 RB Leipzig 2-2 VfL Wolfsburg Bundesliga 90' 8.6 1 1 82 Red Bull Arena
Feb 08, 2026 1. FC Köln 1-2 RB Leipzig Bundesliga 82' 6.3 0 0 61 RheinEnergieStadion
Jan 31, 2026 Brighton 1-1 Everton Premier League 0' - 0 0 53 Amex Stadium
Jan 19, 2026 Brighton 1-1 Bournemouth Premier League 66' 7.3 0 0 60 Amex Stadium
Jan 07, 2026 Manchester City 1-1 Brighton Premier League 13' 6.3 0 0 73 Etihad Stadium
Jan 03, 2026 Brighton 2-0 Burnley Premier League 87' 6.7 0 0 24 Amex Stadium

Player Market Value

Track Brajan Gruda's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €28.0M
Peak Value €28.0M (Q4'25)
€28.0M €14.0M €0
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