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Carlos GrossmullerUruguayan footballer, central midfielder for the club "Danubio".
Date of Birth: 04.05.1983
Country:  Uruguay |
Content:
- Carlos Grossmüller: Uruguayan Midfielder with a Checkered Career
- Move to Schalke 04 and Disciplinary Issues
- Return to Danubio and Contract Termination
- International Career
- Name Change and Controversy
Carlos Grossmüller: Uruguayan Midfielder with a Checkered Career
Early Career in UruguayCarlos Grossmüller's footballing journey began at the age of 5 at the Ombú club. At 13, he joined Danubio, where he eventually made his senior debut. In 2004, Grossmüller was loaned out to second-division side Fénix before returning to Danubio and helping them win the league title in 2007. That season, he scored an impressive 12 goals in 30 appearances.
Move to Schalke 04 and Disciplinary Issues
After his league triumph with Danubio, Grossmüller signed a contract with German club Schalke 04 until 2011. The club hoped he could fill the void left by Brazilian Lincoln. He made his Bundesliga debut against Borussia Dortmund on August 18, 2007. Grossmüller's first goal for Schalke came against Werder Bremen from a free kick, which was voted "Goal of the Month" on German television.
However, his time at Schalke was marred by disciplinary issues. In December 2007, he received a red card for punching Michael Turk in an off-field altercation. This incident resulted in a five-game suspension and a €10,000 fine. The following season, Grossmüller's behavior and desire to leave the club led to his exclusion from training. He was placed on the transfer list and played with the club's reserve team.
Return to Danubio and Contract Termination
In August 2009, Grossmüller returned to Danubio for a year-long stint. In July 2010, he and Schalke mutually agreed to terminate his contract. The following day, he joined Italian club Lecce.
International Career
Grossmüller made his debut for the Uruguayan national team in 2003 in a match against Mexico. He earned a total of four caps for his country.
Name Change and Controversy
Originally known as Grosnile, Grossmüller changed his surname to the original German version, Grossmuller, in 2004. The German media typically spells his name Gro?m?ller, while the versions Grossm?ller and Grossmuller are also common.
