Born in Germany, on the 7th of February 2001, Maik Nawrocki is a dedicated defender, currently showcasing his talents at Hannover 96. Standing tall at 6ft 2in (1.9m) and possessing a robust physique weighing 12st 3lb (78kg), Nawrocki solidifies the back line donning the number 6 jersey. As per Transfermarkt, his current market value is approximately £1.7m.
Nawrocki began shaping his skills professionally at SV Werder Bremen II in the Regionalliga Nord in Germany in July 2016. A trainee at that time, Nawrocki later transitioned on loan to Warta Poznań in the I Liga in Poland in February 2021. During his debut season 2020-2021 at Warta Poznań, he made three first team appearances and scored one league goal.
In July of the same year, he moved on loan to the Ekstraklasa team Legia Warsaw, where he continued to expand his capabilities on the pitch. Nawrocki had a two-season stint at Legia Warsaw, amassing 44 first team appearances and netting five goals. He was so impressive that in July 2022, Legia Warsaw decided to permanently add him to their squad with a transfer fee of around £1.4m.
Having made a striking impression in Poland, Nawrocki was on a new journey by July 2023 traversing to Celtic in the Scottish Premiership for a fee of approximately £4.3m. The Celtic faithful witnesses Nawrocki's defensive prowess across two seasons as he marked his presence in 13 league matches and added a goal to his tally.
Currently, in 2025, Nawrocki has found a new sanctuary, on loan, at Hannover 96 in the 2. Bundesliga in Germany where he has already made ten first team appearances.
It should be noted that Nawrocki’s time at Celtic, whilst brief, was marked by determination and tenacity. Arriving for the 2023-2024 season, he made 10 league appearances for the Hoops. Although his initial season at Celtic didn't witness a goal, his perseverance paid off the following season. In the 2024-2025 season, Nawrocki not only made three appearances but also scored a noteworthy league goal. His spell at Celtic, though relatively short, was characterised by his consistent display of skill, fortitude, and, when coming forward, an eye for goal.
