Bruce Grobbelaar

Footballer and coach with Liverpool

Bruce Grobbelaar - Footballer and coach with Liverpool
Born

October 6th, 1957
68 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Zimbabwe

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Played as a goalkeeper, achieving prominence with Liverpool Football Club. Contributed to Liverpool's success during the 1980s, winning multiple league titles and European Cups. Later transitioned into coaching roles, leveraging extensive experience to guide various teams.

Won six First Division titles with Liverpool

Secured the European Cup in 1984

Earned 32 caps for the Zimbabwe national team

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