PJ Roberts | |
Fullname: | Paul James Roberts |
Birth Date: | 19 December 1973 |
Birth Place: | Australia |
Position: | Midfielder |
Years1: | 1992–1993 |
Clubs1: | Canberra Croatia |
Caps1: | 3 |
Goals1: | 0 |
Years2: | 1998–2000 |
Clubs2: | Canberra Cosmos |
Caps2: | 37 |
Goals2: | 1 |
Years3: | 2000–2001 |
Clubs3: | Perth Glory |
Caps3: | 8 |
Goals3: | 0 |
Years4: | 2001–2002 |
Clubs4: | Sarawak |
Years5: | 2003 |
Clubs5: | Geylang International |
Paul James Roberts (born 19 December 1973) is an Australian former soccer player who played as a midfielder.
Roberts was born in 1973 in Australia. He grew up in Canberra, Australia.[1]
Roberts started his career with Australian side Canberra Croatia. In 1998, he signed for Australian side Canberra Cosmos. In 2000, he signed for Australian side Perth Glory. In 2001, he signed for Malaysian side Sarawak. In 2003, he signed for Singaporean side Geylang International. He helped the club achieve second at the 2003 Singapore Cup.[2]
Roberts mainly operated as a midfielder. He was described as "unflinching, aggressive, no nonsense, no mess".[3]
After retiring from professional football, Roberts lived in Singapore. He has worked as a television football analyst.[4] He has suffered from testicular cancer.[5]