Joel Grodowski (born 30 November 1997) is a German professional footballer who plays as a striker for club Arminia Bielefeld.
Career After playing youth football with FC Schalke 04 and Rot Weiss Ahlen, Grodowski began his senior career with PSV Bork in the Kreisliga, scoring 94 goals in two seasons with the club. At PSV Bork his father was the coach and his brother was also a player.
After a potential transfer to Borussia Dortmund was ended due to medical problems, he turned professional with English club Bradford City in July 2017. He made his debut for the club on 19 March 2018, appearing as a substitute in a 2–0 league defeat away at Doncaster Rovers. During his year at Bradford City he suffered from back problems.
He returned to Germany with Hammer SpVg in July 2018. After a season at Hammer SpVg, SC Preußen Münster announced on 27 June 2019 that they had signed Grodowski on a two-year contract. In summer 2021, he joined 3. Liga side SC Verl on a two-year contract.
On 23 June 2023, Grodowski returned to Preußen Münster (which was promoted to 3. Liga).
On 28 January 2025, Grodowski joined Arminia Bielefeld in 3. Liga.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBradford City2017–18League One1000000010Hammer SpVg2018–19Oberliga Westfalen2815——002815Preußen Münster2019–203. Liga151——001512020–21Regionalliga West328——00328Total479000000479Preußen Münster II2019–20Oberliga Westfalen112——00112SC Verl2021–223. Liga00——0000Career total87260000008726
Honours
Arminia Bielefeld 3. Liga: 2024–25
References