Stephen Roberts (footballer, born 1980)

Stephen Wyn Roberts (born 24 February 1980) is a Welsh former professional footballer who most recently played for Walsall. He has also represented Wales at under-21 level.

Steve Roberts
Personal information
Full name Stephen Wyn Roberts[1]
Date of birth (1980-02-24) 24 February 1980[1]
Place of birth Wrexham, Wales
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1]
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1998–2005 Wrexham 150 (6)
2005–2008 Doncaster Rovers 73 (1)
2008–2009 Walsall 16 (1)
Total 239 (8)
National team
1996 Wales U17 1 (0)
1996–1999 Wales U19 10 (0)
1999–2001 Wales U21 3 (0)
2005 Wales 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Roberts began his career at hometown club Wrexham,[1] where he took part in the club's Football League Trophy win in 2005,[2] before eventually moving to Doncaster Rovers where he joined up with his brother Neil Roberts who eventually moved on to join Wrexham.

On 1 July 2008, Roberts opted to turn down a new one-year contract at Doncaster Rovers, to drop down to League One to play for Walsall on a two-year contract. He became the "Saddlers" first signing of the 2008 pre-season.[3]

On 8 October 2009, Roberts announced his retirement from the game at the age of 29 due to a persistent back injury.

References
  1. Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2010). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11. Edinburgh: Mainstream Publishing. p. 356. ISBN 978-1-84596-601-0.
  2. "Southend 0-2 Wrexham". BBC. 10 April 2005. Retrieved 1 August 2019.
  3. Roberts commits to Doncaster move, BBC Sport. Retrieved on 18 October 2007
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