| Robyn Johannes | |
| Fullname: | Robyn Johannes |
| Birth Date: | 1986 8, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Position: | Centre back |
| Youthclubs1: | Parkhurst Ambassadors |
| Youthclubs2: | Strandfontein FC |
| Youthclubs3: | Wolverhampton FC |
| Youthclubs4: | Hellenic FC |
| Youthclubs5: | Rygersdal FC |
| Youthclubs6: | Pretoria University |
| Years1: | 2004–2005 |
| Years2: | 2005–2010 |
| Years3: | 2010–2012 |
| Years4: | 2011–2012 |
| Years5: | 2013–2014 |
| Years6: | 2015–2016 |
| Years7: | 2016–2018 |
| Years8: | 2018–2019 |
| Clubs1: | Pretoria University |
| Clubs2: | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| Clubs3: | Orlando Pirates |
| Clubs4: | → Golden Arrows (loan) |
| Clubs5: | Maritzburg United |
| Clubs6: | AmaZulu |
| Clubs7: | Cape Town City |
| Clubs8: | Bidvest Wits |
| Caps1: | 20 |
| Caps2: | 40 |
| Caps3: | 16 |
| Caps4: | 20 |
| Caps5: | 8 |
| Caps6: | 47 |
| Caps7: | 43 |
| Caps8: | 22 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Goals3: | 1 |
| Goals4: | 0 |
| Goals5: | 0 |
| Goals6: | 0 |
| Goals7: | 0 |
| Goals8: | 2 |
| Years9: | 2019–2022 |
| Clubs9: | Stellenbosch |
| Goals9: | 1 |
| Caps9: | 48 |
| Nationalyears1: | 2005–2008, 2017 |
| Nationalteam1: | South Africa |
| Nationalcaps1: | 5 |
| Pcupdate: | 19:33, 21 February 2020 (UTC) |
Robyn Johannes (born 23 August 1986) is a South African professional soccer player who most recently played as a defender and was the former captain of Stellenbosch FC in the Premier Soccer League.
Robyn, born in Strandfontein, Mitchell's Plain, played youth football with Parkhurst Ambassadors, Hellenic FC and Rygersdal FC before starting his professional career with University of Pretoria. He made his PSL debut with Mamelodi Sundowns. He is known for his exceptional passing range, composure and leadership. Robyn Johannes has won all domestic trophies.
Robyn joined Tuks Football Academy. "[...] he left the Mother city to join the University of Pretoria youth set-up at the tender age of 15."[1] He was part of University of Pretoria promotion from Castle League to Vodacom League and then to the National First Division, where he was captain of the team.
Robyn signed with Mamelodi Sundowns in 2004, where he made his first PSL debut. His 5 year spell at the club was highly successful. The team won two league titles in 2005-06 and 2006-07. He played his first cup final at the Netbank Cup, winning against Mpumalanga Black Aces in 2008. In addition, he appeared in the CAF Champions League.
In 2006, Robyn tore his ACL during a match, which left him on the sidelines for a year.
Robyn transferred to Orlando Pirates in 2010.https://www.kickoff.com/news/articles/south-africa-news/categories/news/news/robyn-johannes-signs-for-orlando-pirates/526780 In his first season, the team won the treble under manager Dutch legend Ruud Krol. "Orlando Pirates completed a historic treble by beating second-tier Black Leopards 3-1 in the South African FA Cup final in Nelspruit."[2]
In 2011, Robyn was on loan for the remaining of the season at Golden Arrows.
Robyn spent a season at Maritzburg United in 2013, where he endured a series of injuries that left him unable to play many games.
Robyn signed with AmaZulu in 2015.[3] After a challenging season, the club got relegated. Robyn played one season.
In 2016, Johannes signed with reformed team Cape Town City by manager Eric Tinkler. "[...] the former Orlando Pirates man has put pen to paper on a two-year deal with the Cape side".[4] The team's first season was triumphant, winning the 2016 Telkom Knockout cup, as well as achieving third place in the log. The following year, South African football legend Benni McCarthy was appointed manager at the club. In 2017, the centre-back was named captain. https://www.kickoff.com/news/articles/south-africa-news/categories/news/premiership/cape-town-city-defender-robyn-johannes-honoured-to-be-named-captain/582354 In 2017, the Citizens were runners-up in the MTN8.[5]
Robyn joined multiple league winner coach Gavin Hunt in 2018.https://www.sasoccermag.co.za/local-transfers/wits-land-gyimah-johannes-signings/
The defender transferred in 2019 to newly promoted Stellenbosch FC. https://www.goal.com/en/news/robyn-johannes-stellenbosch-complete-the-signing-of-former/1s81em1k8duv21usn7o7k9jxpm Johannes signed a two-year deal with an option to renew for a further year.[6] Robyn was appointed captain in season 2020-21. On the 25th of October 2020, Robyn scored a penalty goal against Moroka Swallows.
“Robyn Johannes stole the show last night winning the Players Player of the year as well as the Footballer of the Year Award."[7]
He made his international debut in a COSAFA Cup match against the Seychelles on 26 February 2005.[8]
Robyn is known for his excellent passing range, continuously packing high scores. "Cape Town City’s Robyn Johannes continues to have the highest passing accuracy in the Absa Premiership, with a few Orlando Pirates players following behind on the charts. Johannes is currently topping the charts with his accuracy on 93.1 %."[9]
Robyn married his fiancée in 2020 and welcomed a son in 2021.