Douglas Grolli

Douglas Ricardo Grolli (born 5 October 1989), known as Douglas Grolli, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. He spent his career in Brazil, Japan and Portugal.

Career Grolli was born in São Miguel do Oeste, Santa Catarina, and was a Chapecoense youth graduate. Promoted to the first team in 2008, he only became a regular starter during the 2011 season, as his side was crowned champions of Campeonato Catarinense.

On 14 October 2011, Grolli signed for Série A club Grêmio. A fourth choice behind Werley, Vilson and Naldo, he made his debut in the category on 17 June 2012, coming on as a first-half substitute for the former in a 0–1 away loss against Náutico; he was also sent off during the match.

On 13 May 2013, Grolli was loaned to São Caetano until the end of the year. On 27 December, he moved to Londrina also in a temporary deal, but after appearing sparingly, he returned to Chapecoense the following 30 July, on loan until December.

On 9 February 2015, Grolli signed a permanent deal with Cruzeiro. Again rarely used, he served subsequent loans at Ponte Preta and Chapecoense.

On 4 January 2019, Grolli signed a contract with Marítimo.

After five seasons with Japanese club Avispa Fukuoka, Douglas Grolli moved to Liga Portugal 2 club Portimonense S.C. after his contract expired at the end of the 2024 Japanese league season. On 10 January 2026, after spending one-and-a-half seasons with the Portimão-based side, he terminated his contract and retired.

Career statistics

Honours Chapecoense Campeonato Catarinense: 2011, 2017

Londrina Campeonato Paranaense: 2014

Avispa Fukuoka J.League Cup: 2023