Brajan Gruda

Brighton and Hove Albion On 14 August 2024, Gruda signed for Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion on a contract until 2028. On 10 May 2025, Gruda scored his first goal in English football in a Premier League match during a 2–0 away win at Wolves.

Loans to RB Leipzig On 2 February 2026, Gruda returned to Germany and joined Bundesliga club RB Leipzig, on a six-month loan until the end of the season.

On 13 July 2026, it was announced that Gruda would return to RB Leipzig on a season-long loan for the 2026–27 season.

International career Gruda is of Albanian descent. He has represented Germany at youth international level.

In September 2023, he was first called up by Germany U21, and he made his U21 debut in a 3–0 victory against Kosovo, he provided three assists in the match.

In May 2024, he trained with the senior national team prior to the UEFA Euro 2024. He departed the training camp on 5 June after a calf injury. He is also related to fellow footballer Ildi Gruda.

In June 2025, coach Alban Bushi stated that he had spoken with Brajan's parents and was in contact with them, saying that Brajan will join Albania only if he doesn’t receive a call-up from Germany.

Career statistics

Honours Germany U21 UEFA European Under-21 Championship runner-up: 2025

Individual Fritz Walter Medal U19 Silver: 2023