Dávid Gróf

Dávid Attila Gróf (born 17 April 1989) is a Hungarian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Greek Super League 2 club Levadiakos.[2] Gróf started his senior career with Scottish club Hibernian, making one appearance during the 2008–09 season before being released from his contract. He subsequently played in England for Notts County, Tamworth, Mansfield Town and Walsall.

Dávid Gróf
Gróf in July 2010
Personal information
Full name Dávid Attila Gróf[1]
Date of birth (1989-04-17) 17 April 1989[1]
Place of birth Budapest, Hungary
Height 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Levadiakos
Number 99
Youth career
2006–2008 Hibernian
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2009 Hibernian 0 (0)
2010–2011 Notts County 0 (0)
2010 → Tamworth (loan) 0 (0)
2011 → Mansfield Town (loan) 13 (0)
2011–2013 Walsall 23 (0)
2013–2014 Goslarer 14 (0)
2014–2015 Berliner 10 (0)
2015–2016 Csákvár 30 (0)
2016–2019 Budapest Honvéd 91 (0)
2019–2021 Ferencváros 7 (0)
2020–2021 → Debrecen (loan) 23 (0)
2021–2023 Debrecen 23 (0)
2023– Levadiakos 11 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 May 2023

Career

Hibernian

Gróf started his professional career with Hibernian, making his professional debut in their 4–3 defeat by Greenock Morton in the Scottish League Cup on 26 August 2008.[3]

Later that season, Gróf was convicted of a drink driving offence and was consequently banned from driving for two years.[4] Hibs also disciplined the player, who made a public apology through the club's website.[4] He was relegated to the status of fourth choice goalkeeper at Hibs after the arrival of Grzegorz Szamotulski during January 2009.[5] Gróf went on trial at West Bromwich Albion,[5] but was released by Hibs towards the end of the 2008–09 season, despite having 18 months left on his contract.[6]

Following his release by Hibs, Gróf trained with English League Two side Gillingham, featuring in a reserve team match against Lewes.[7]

Notts County

Gróf went on trial with League One club Notts County in July 2010.[8] He agreed a deal to sign for the club, subject to medical.[8] On the same day as the deal with Notts County was announced, Gróf played for Tamworth in a friendly match against Aberdeen.[9] He completed the move on 26 July.[10] On 4 August 2010 it was confirmed that Gróf would be joining The Lambs on a one-month loan deal in time for the new season.[11] Just six days later Gróf was recalled by his parent club.[12]

Gróf signed on loan with Conference National club Mansfield Town on 31 January 2011.[13] Grof played an integral part in Mansfield's FA Trophy run which saw the Stags lose to Darlington in the final at Wembley on 7 May. Despite not being permitted to play in the final itself, Grof became a hero to the Mansfield fans due to his performances in both the FA Trophy and the Conference National, and appeared before the game against Darlington to a standing ovation from the 15000 strong travelling Mansfield fans.

Despite rave reviews of his performances at Mansfield, Grof was waived by Notts County at the end of the season alongside defender Graeme Lee..

Walsall

Following a trial spell, Gróf signed a one-year contract with Football League One side Walsall in July 2011.[14] Gróf made his full Walsall debut against Bournemouth, keeping a cleen sheet in a 2–0 win, and then made his home debut the following game—a Football League Trophy first round fixture against Shrewsbury Town, which Walsall won 2–1. On 17 March 2013, Gróf announced that he was moving to France to pursue a career away from the Saddlers, having fallen down the pecking order at Walsall behind a string of successive loan goalkeepers manager Dean Smith had signed due to his poor early season form.

Clermont

On 18 March 2013, Gróf began his trial with Clermont, successfully completing the first part of his medical and training with the first team later that day.

Germany

In November 2013, Gróf moved to German side Goslarer SC, where he remained until the end of the season before signing for Berliner AK.

Ferencváros

On 16 June 2020, he became champion with Ferencváros by beating Budapest Honvéd FC at the Hidegkuti Nándor Stadion on the 30th match day of the 2019–20 Nemzeti Bajnokság I season.[15]

Debrecen and Levadiakos

On 4 September 2020, he was transferred to the Debrecen on loan.[16] He became a player of the On 4September 2020, he was transferred to the Debrecen on loan.[17] He became a player of the Debrecen team from July 1, 2021, the club exercised the option after the end of the one-year loan contract.[18]

On 31 January 2023, Gróf became a new Levadiakos player.

Personal life

Gróf was born in Budapest.[1] His father Attila also played professionally as a goalkeeper, for Vasas Budapest, Újpesti Dózsa, Videoton.[19][20]

Gróf was convicted of a drink driving offence and banned from driving for two years.[4] He was charged with another drink driving offence in April 2009.[21]

Married to Klaudia Gróf-Komsa on 3 August 2017.[22][23] She is a Hungarian handball player.[24]

Club statistics
Club Season League Cup League Cup Europe Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Hibernian
2008–09 0000100010
Total0000100010
Mansfield Town
2010–11 1300000--130
Total1300000--130
Walsall
2011–12 2301010--250
2012–13 1002020--140
Total3303030--390
Goslarer
2013–14 14000----140
Total14000----140
Berliner
2014–15 10000----100
Total10000----100
Csákvár
2015–16 30010----310
Total30010----310
Budapest Honvéd
2016–17 25030----280
2017–18 33000--20350
2018–19 33010--40380
Total91040--601010
Ferencváros
2019–20 7030––00100
Total7030––00100
Debrecen
2020–21 23030––––260
2021–22 17020––––190
Total40050––00450
Career Total 238016040602640

Updated to games played as of 15 May 2022.

References
  1. "Dávid Gróf". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 22 August 2017.
  2. ""Nekem volt életem legjobb munkája, de nem becsültem meg" – a Honvéd bajnoka 10-szer több pénzért se menne riválishoz" (in Hungarian).
  3. "Hibernian 3–4 Morton (aet)". BBC Sport. 26 August 2008. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
  4. "Second player disciplined by Hibs". BBC Sport. 19 December 2008. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
  5. Paterson, Colleen (20 January 2009). "Hibs boss Paatelainen says he can't stand in way of hungry Grof". Edinburgh Evening News. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
  6. Hardie, David (2 March 2009). "Hibs boss believes goals will come". Edinburgh Evening News. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
  7. "Stimson includes three trialists in reserve game". Kent News. 25 March 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
  8. "County agree double deal". Sky Sports. 24 July 2010. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
  9. Brown, Anthony (24 July 2010). "Tamworth 1 Aberdeen 1: McGhee has little ground for optimism". Sunday Herald. Retrieved 25 July 2010.
  10. "Notts County sign Krystian Pearce and David Grof". BBC Sport. 26 July 2010. Retrieved 26 July 2010.
  11. "Grof to be Lambs number one". ThisIsTamworth.co.uk. 4 August 2010. Archived from the original on 12 September 2012. Retrieved 4 August 2010.
  12. "Grof returns to County". TheLambs.co.uk. 10 August 2010. Retrieved 10 August 2010.
  13. "Mansfield reveal triple signing". BBC News. 31 January 2011.
  14. "David Grof lands contract at Walsall". Express & Star. 19 July 2011. Retrieved 26 July 2011.
  15. "NBI: A Honvéd legyőzésével bajnok lett a Ferencváros". Nemzeti Sport. 16 June 2020.
  16. "FTC: Gróf Dávid a Lokiban folytatja – hivatalos" (in Hungarian). 4 September 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  17. "FTC: Gróf Dávid a Lokiban folytatja – hivatalos" (in Hungarian). 4 September 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  18. "NB I: az élbolyba vágyik Gróf Dávid a Lokival" (in Hungarian). 6 July 2021. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  19. Hardie, David (28 July 2008). "Teenage Grof makes his own piece of history". Edinburgh Evening News. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
  20. "Drink driving charge for ex-Hibs keeper who left Scotland". Edinburgh Evening News. 27 May 2009. Archived from the original on 16 June 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
  21. Reynolds, Rory (4 July 2011). "Ex-Hibee in fine mess as court docks his wages". Edinburgh Evening News. Retrieved 4 July 2011.
  22. @DavidGrof99 (3 August 2017). "Officially Mr & Mrs Grof ❤❤❤" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  23. "Kapusa esküvőjén ünnepelte az Újpest-verést a Honvéd – exkluzív fotók | BorsOnline". 14 August 2017.
  24. https://www.kelet.hu/sport/2016/04/10/meg-kellett-izzadni-erte.kelet
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