Brajan Gruda

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League: BundesligaTeam: RB LeipzigNationality: Germany
Positions:AMRWAge: ~22

Estimated market value (beta)

€3.3m – €20.4m
Confidence: 46%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
Overall x̄(w) = 67 / 100·Confidence 46%

Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration78

Sharp first steps help him break pressure and attack space. (conf 0.55)

Top speed75

Good, though not elite, speed over distance. (conf 0.5)

Agility80

Low centre of gravity gives quick changes of direction in tight areas. (conf 0.55)

Stamina70

Gets through a high-tempo role without noticeably tiring. (conf 0.45)

Control

First touch76

Receives between the lines with clean control. (conf 0.5)

Dribbling80

Takes on defenders directly and keeps the ball close in tight spaces. (conf 0.55)

Ball shielding60

Compact build; holds the ball up better through feints than strength. (conf 0.45)

Ball striking72

Strikes cleanly with power from range. (conf 0.5)

Distribution

Short passing74

Combines well in the final third with neat one-twos. (conf 0.5)

Long passing64

Not a primary long-range distributor. (conf 0.45)

Crossing64

Can deliver from the right but crossing is not his main weapon. (conf 0.45)

Vision74

Spots runners and cutbacks; creative in the final third. (conf 0.5)

Chance threat

Finishing66

Capable of finishing after cutting inside, with more to prove. (conf 0.45)

Shot selection64

Sometimes shoots when a pass would be better. (conf 0.45)

Off-ball movement72

Finds pockets between the lines and times late runs in behind. (conf 0.5)

Set-piece shot58

Not an established free-kick taker. (conf 0.35)

Duels

Aerial42

Small and rarely involved in aerial duels. (conf 0.4)

Ground duels58

Wins fewer physical duels than bigger opponents. (conf 0.45)

Defense

Pressing intensity68

Presses willingly in Leipzig's front-foot setup. (conf 0.45)

Defensive disruption52

Contributes little in tackling terms; an attacking player. (conf 0.4)

Defensive positioning52

Defensive discipline improving but not a strength. (conf 0.4)

Mental

Composure68

Comfortable receiving under pressure in tight central spaces. (conf 0.45)

Decision making68

Generally good decisions in the final third; some rushed efforts. (conf 0.45)

Work rate72

Contributes both with and without the ball in transitions. (conf 0.45)

Resilience

Injury reliability64

No known major injury pattern; modest confidence. (conf 0.3)

Outlook

Potential80

22 with senior Bundesliga and Premier League experience and room to grow. (conf 0.5)

Reputation60

Brighton-owned, Leipzig loan player and German U21 regular. (conf 0.5)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Brajan Gruda is a German attacking midfielder who can also play on the right wing, a compact 1.78m creator who likes to drive at defenders and combine in the final third. Born in Speyer, he came through Karlsruher SC's academy and made his Bundesliga debut for Mainz 05 in January 2023, before joining Brighton in 2024. He is at RB Leipzig on a loan from Brighton that runs to June 2027, after a first spell in the second half of 2025-26, and is a long-time German youth international.

Made his Bundesliga debut for Mainz 05 on 25 January 2023 against Borussia Dortmund.

Joined Brighton in August 2024 and joined Leipzig on loan in February 2026 and again in July 2026.

Reached the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship final with Germany.

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