PJ Roberts explained

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.

Early life

Roberts was born in 1973 in Australia. He grew up in Canberra, Australia.[1]

Career

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]

Style of play

Roberts mainly operated as a midfielder. He was described as "unflinching, aggressive, no nonsense, no mess".[3]

Personal life

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Port's PJ can play!. Illawarra Mercury. .
  2. Web site: Kicking testicular cancer: Former footballer PJ Roberts' story. expatliving.sg (Archived).
  3. Web site: Glory Awaits WA-bound Roberts. Canberra Times. .
  4. Web site: Former Canberra NSL player PJ Roberts joins bid for A-League spot. smh.com.au.
  5. Web site: The game of his life. asiaone.com.