Personal Information
Full Name | Pascal Groß |
Date of Birth | June 15, 1991 |
Nationality | German |
Birth Place | Mannheim, Germany |
Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) |
Position | Midfielder |
Debut | May 2, 2009 |
Networth | €3 million |
Agent | Tolga Dirican |
Pascal Groß: A Brief Biography
Pascal Groß is a German professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion. He also played at youth international level for the German national team.
Early Life
Pascal Groß was born on June 20, 1991, in Mannheim, Germany. Groß began his footballing journey at the age of six, joining the youth academy of his local club, SV Waldhof Mannheim. He spent several years in the youth setup at Waldhof Mannheim before joining the academy of Karlsruher SC, another club in the region. In 2009, he was promoted to the club's reserve team, where he continued to hone his skills.
Club Career
Groß was given his first-team debut in 2010, making his professional debut in a 2-0 victory over FC Union Berlin in the 2. Bundesliga. He quickly established himself as a key player for the club, helping them to finish in the top half of the table in the 2010-11 season.
In 2012, Groß moved to FC Ingolstadt 04, where he spent two seasons. During his time there, he made 165 appearances and scored 17 goals. He also played a pivotal role in helping the club secure promotion to the Bundesliga.
Groß's performances at Ingolstadt caught the attention of English club Brighton & Hove Albion, and he joined them in 2017. In his first season at Brighton, he played a key role in helping the club avoid relegation, scoring seven goals and providing eight assists.
Groß has remained a key player for Brighton in subsequent seasons, playing as an attacking midfielder and contributing both goals and assists. He has made over 100 appearances for the club and has been praised for his technical ability, work rate, and leadership qualities on the pitch.
International Career
Pascal Groß has yet to make an appearance for the German national team. However, he has represented his country at the youth level.
In 2011, Groß was called up to the German under-20 team and made his debut in a friendly match against the Netherlands. He went on to make four appearances for the under-20 side, scoring one goal. Groß also received call-ups to the German under-21 team, making his debut in 2012. He made a total of four appearances for the under-21s, scoring one goal.
Records
At FC Ingolstadt 04, Groß played a pivotal role in helping the club secure promotion to the Bundesliga for the first time in their history. He was also named the club's player of the season in the 2015-16 campaign.
At Brighton & Hove Albion, Groß set a record for the most assists by a player in a single Premier League season for the club, with eight assists in the 2017-18 campaign.
Awards and Achievements
FC Ingolstadt 04 | 2. Bundesliga: 2014–15 |
Individual | Brighton & Hove Albion Player of the Year: 2017–18 |
Personal Life
Off the pitch, Groß is known for his charitable work and has supported several initiatives aimed at helping disadvantaged children and young people. He has also been involved in environmental causes, including campaigns to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainability.
In his free time, Groß enjoys spending time with his family and friends, as well as traveling and experiencing different cultures.
Net Worth
As of 2023, his net worth is estimated to be around €3 million.
Family
His father Stephen Groß was a former professional footballer who played for Karlsruher SC, while his mother, Constanze Brandt, was a pillar of support throughout his career.
Wife
He is currently married to Sina Hundertmark.
Houses
No information on his properties is currently available to the public.