Born on 7 February 2001, German defender Maik Nawrocki is a recognisable figure in the world of football. Renowned for his stint as a central defender with Hannover 96, Nawrocki stands a commanding 6ft 2in (1.9m) tall, and weighs in at approximately 12st 3lb (78kg). He gravitates towards the number 6 jersey, a number he is currently sporting for Hannover 96.
His current market value hovers around a cool €2.00m, translating to roughly £1.7m according to Transfermarkt.
Tracing back to the roots of his career, Nawrocki kicked off his football journey in July 2016, with SV Werder Bremen II in the Regionalliga Nord in Germany, experiencing the trials and tribulations associated with being a trainee.
Five years later, in February 2021, Nawrocki transferred to Warta Poznań in the Polish I Liga on a loan basis. His debut season in 2020 - 2021 with Warta Poznań brought forward opportunities with Nawrocki making three first team appearances and scoring one goal in league matches.
In July 2021, Nawrocki detoured from SV Werder Bremen II once again, this time heading for Legia Warsaw in the Polish Ekstraklasa on loan. Over the next two seasons, he made a combined 44 first team appearances and netted five goals.
Come July 2022, Nawrocki cemented his place in Legia Warsaw after achieving a permanent transfer deal from SV Werder Bremen II for around £1.4m.
Halfway through 2023, Nawrocki's career took a new direction, with a transfer to Scottish heavyweights Celtic for around £4.3m. Over the subsequent two seasons in the Premiership in Scotland, Nawrocki made thirteen first team appearances and scored one goal.
The summer spell of July 2025 saw Nawrocki transfer from Celtic to Hannover 96 in the German 2. Bundesliga on loan. His current season, 2025 - 2026, with Hannover 96 has seen him make six first team appearances in league matches.
Nawrocki's time at Celtic was marked by his ability to adapt to the demands of Scottish football. Although his tenure was short, he managed to score a memorable goal for the Bhoys in his second season. It was here that Nawrocki really found his stride, sharpening his technique and developing as a central defender. Regardless of the league or team, Nawrocki's passion for the sport never diminished, making him a player to watch no matter where his career took him.
