Ryan Gravenberch

Bayern Munich Gravenberch (left) playing for Bayern Munich in 2022 against future Liverpool teammate Dominik Szoboszlai.

On 13 June 2022, Gravenberch signed for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich on a five-year contract. The transfer fee paid to Ajax was a reported €18 million, with an additional €5 million in variables. On 31 August, he scored his first goal and provided an assist in a 5–0 win over Viktoria Köln in the DFB-Pokal.

Liverpool On 1 September 2023, the final day of the Premier League transfer window, Gravenberch signed for Liverpool on a five-year contract. The fee, officially undisclosed, was reportedly €40 million. On 16 September, Gravenberch made his debut appearance for Liverpool, entering as an extra-time substitute to replace Mohamed Salah in the 93rd minute in a 3–1 Premier League away victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

On 21 September, Gravenberch made a lengthy pass into the box to assist Luis Diaz, his first assist for Liverpool, during a Europa League group stage victory against LASK in which his side won 3–1. On 5 October, Gravenberch scored his first goal for Liverpool in a 2–0 win against Union Saint-Gilloise in the UEFA Europa League. Gravenberch started a number of games in the Premier League in October and November 2023 owing to the absence of regular starter Curtis Jones due to a suspension and then an injury. On 21 April 2024, Gravenberch scored his first Premier League goal in a 3–1 win over Fulham.

At the start of the 2024–25 campaign, Gravenberch was shifted by new manager Arne Slot to a more deep-lying midfield role, accredited to being a central defensive midfielder in Arne Slot's 4-2-3-1 formation. He won plaudits for his early performances in this new position, particularly for his dominance in a 3–0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford. He was widely praised by pundits for his performances in this new role. On 27 April 2025, Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur 5–1 to secure the Premier League title, with Gravenberch providing an assist for Alexis Mac Allister's goal. Gravenberch received praise for his part in Liverpool's successful league campaign and breakthrough in his new midfield role. At the end of the season, Gravenberch was awarded with the Premier League Young Player of the Season award.

International career Gravenberch was a youth international for the Netherlands. At the age of 15, he represented the Netherlands U17s at the 2018 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, helping his team to victory. At 16, he played for the Netherlands U19s in a friendly 4–1 loss to the England U19s on 5 September 2018.

He was first called up to the senior Netherlands squad in November 2020. He made his debut on 24 March 2021 in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Turkey. On 2 June 2021, Gravenberch was named in the Dutch squad for UEFA Euro 2020. Four days later, he scored his first international goal in a 3–0 win against Georgia in a pre-tournament friendly match. and played the full 90 minutes in the third group match against North Macedonia.

On 4 September 2023, days after signing for Liverpool, Gravenberch declined a call-up to the Netherlands U21s for their European Championship qualification campaign. The team confirmed his absence was a choice to "focus on his new club", with national coach Ronald Koeman and U21s coach Michael Reiziger condemning the decision.

On 29 May 2024, Gravenberch was named in the Netherlands' squad for UEFA Euro 2024.

On 27 May 2026, Gravenberch was named in the Netherlands' squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Personal life Gravenberch was born in the Netherlands to Afro-Surinamese parents. In August 2025, Gravenberch and his partner Cindy Peroti announced the birth of their first child, a daughter.

His older brother, Danzell, is a former professional footballer.

Career statistics Club

International

Netherlands score listed first, score column indicates score after each Gravenberch goal. KNVB Cup: 2018–19, 2020–21

Bayern Munich Bundesliga: 2022–23 DFL-Supercup: 2022

Liverpool Premier League: 2024–25 EFL Cup: 2023–24; runner-up: 2024–25

Netherlands U17 UEFA European Under-17 Championship: 2018 Ajax Talent of the Year (Marco van Basten Award): 2021 Eredivisie Talent of the Year: 2020–21 Johan Cruyff Trophy: 2020–21 Eredivisie Player of the Month: March 2021 Eredivisie Talent of the Month: March 2022 Eredivisie Team of the Month: March 2022 Premier League Fan Team of the Season: 2024–25 The Athletic Premier League Team of the Season: 2024–25 PFA Team of the Year: 2024–25 Premier League