Florian Grillitsch

A versatile Austrian defensive midfielder and occasional centre-back who spent five seasons as a Bundesliga regular at TSG Hoffenheim, with later spells at Ajax, Real Valladolid, and SC Braga.

Grillitsch progressed through youth clubs before joining Werder Bremen in 2013, making his Bundesliga debut in 2015. He moved to TSG Hoffenheim in 2017, making 151 appearances and establishing himself as a consistent performer. A season at Ajax (2022–23) was followed by returns to Hoffenheim and a loan at Real Valladolid before he signed with SC Braga in August 2025.

He has 58 caps and 1 goal for Austria, featuring at Euro 2020 and Euro 2024.