Florian Grillitsch, born in Austria on 7 August 1995, shows his prowess on the football field as a central defensive midfielder. Currently signed with SC Braga, Grillitsch stands at a respectable 6ft 1in (1.87m) and maintains a weight of 11st 9lb (74kg). His playing history also includes a solid representation of the Austrian national team. As per Transfermarkt, his current market value is approximately £1.5m.
His career trajectory began with a significant step in July 2013 when Grillitsch signed a contract with Werder Bremen of the German Bundesliga. During his time at Werder Bremen, Grillitsch showcased his abilities on the field making 25 appearances with one goal to his name in the 2015 - 2016 season, and a further 23 appearances with two goal credits in the season following.
July 2017 saw Grillitsch transfer from Werder Bremen to 1899 Hoffenheim, also part of the Bundesliga. During his tenure at 1899 Hoffenheim, Grillitsch has had a steadfast presence on the field with over 200 appearances from 2017 to 2025. His most notable seasons include 2018 - 2019, 2019 - 2020, and 2023 - 2024 where he made 30 appearances each.
In September 2022, Grillitsch moved to Ajax in the Netherlands Eredivisie, making ten appearances in his season there. A year later, he returned to 1899 Hoffenheim extending his vow to the Germans.
2025 tested Grillitsch's flexibility when in February, he was sent on loan to Real Valladolid in the Spanish Segunda División, making 13 appearances. Upon completion of his loan, Grillitsch returned to 1899 Hoffenheim in June 2025 only to transfer to SC Braga in the Liga Portugal two months later.
In the current 2025 - 2026 season at SC Braga, Grillitsch has already made two appearances. Aside from his club performances, he was active in the international scene given his participation in World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024 - 2026, Euro 2024, Euro Qualifiers 2022 - 2024, Nations League 2024 - 2025 for Austria, and recently Europa League 2025 - 2026 for SC Braga.
