Robert Apter
Robert Julian Apter (born 16 January 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League One club Blackpool.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Robert Julian Apter[1] | ||
Date of birth | 16 January 2003 | ||
Place of birth | Liverpool, England | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Blackpool | ||
Number | 36 | ||
Youth career | |||
–2020 | Blackpool | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2020– | Blackpool | 1 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19:34, 4 February 2021 (UTC) |
Career
Born in Liverpool,[2] Apter started his career at Blackpool, signing a two-year professional contract with the option of an additional year in November 2020.[3] He made his senior debut later that month as a substitute in a 3–0 EFL Trophy win Leeds United U21.[4][5] Apter made his league debut on 26 January 2021 as a late substitute in a 5–0 win away to Wigan Athletic and provided the assist for their final goal.[6][7] In February 2021, he was one of 33 players awarded with the Professional Footballers' Association's The 11 award for under-18 players.[8]
References
- "Club list of registered players: As at 23rd June 2020: Blackpool" (PDF). 23 June 2020. p. 32. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- Robert Apter at Soccerway. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- Scrafton, Matt (4 November 2020). "'It's been a dream come true': Highly-rated youngster signs professional contract with Blackpool". Blackpool Gazette. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- Scrafton, Matt (11 November 2020). "Blackpool 3–0 Leeds United's U21s: Seasiders continue impressive recent form to qualify for knockout stages of EFL Trophy". Blackpool Gazette. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- Scrafton, Matt (20 November 2020). "Blackpool boss won't rush the club's youngsters into the first team". Blackpool Gazette. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- "Wigan Athletic 0–5 Blackpool". BBC Sport. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- Scrafton, Matt (27 January 2021). "'A near-perfect night for the depleted Seasiders': Matt Scrafton's verdict on Blackpool's five-star showing against Wigan Athletic". Blackpool Gazette. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- "Rob Apter Named In The 11 By League Football Education". www.blackpoolfc.co.uk. Blackpool F.C. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
External links
- Robert Apter at Soccerbase
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