Bruce Grobbelaar
Bruce Grobbelaar was Liverpool's eccentric and brilliant Zimbabwean goalkeeper throughout the 1980s and into the 1990s, making 628 appearances and becoming a cult hero on the Kop. Signed in 1981, Grobbelaar is best remembered for his "spaghetti legs" routine during the penalty shootout of the 1984 European Cup final against Roma, wobbling his legs on the goal line to put off Roma's takers as Liverpool won the trophy. A flamboyant and unpredictable shot-stopper, he was part of a Liverpool side that dominated English and European football, winning multiple league titles, FA Cups and European Cups during his time at the club.
Liverpool FC career record
- Position: GK
- Nationality: Zimbabwe
- Born in: Durban
- Liverpool career: 1981–1994
- Appearances: 628
- Goals: 0
Bruce Grobbelaar stats for Liverpool
Bruce Grobbelaar made 628 appearances and scored 0 goals for Liverpool between 1981 and 1994, 0.00 goals per game. Among the 324 players in our Liverpool FC records that is 9th for appearances.
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Frequently asked questions
How many goals has Bruce Grobbelaar scored for Liverpool?
Bruce Grobbelaar scored 0 goals in 628 appearances for Liverpool (1981–1994), according to the player records on Liverpool Vibes.
When did Bruce Grobbelaar play for Liverpool?
Bruce Grobbelaar played for Liverpool FC from 1981 to 1994.
Where is Bruce Grobbelaar from?
Bruce Grobbelaar was born in Durban, Zimbabwe.