Thomas Robert Explained
| Thomas Robert |
| Birth Date: | 31 August 2000 |
| Birth Place: | Paris, France |
| Height: | 1.75 m |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Currentclub: | Wasquehal |
| Years1: | 2017–2020 |
| Clubs1: | Montpellier II |
| Caps1: | 18 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 2020–2021 |
| Clubs2: | Airdrieonians |
| Caps2: | 18 |
| Goals2: | 3 |
| Years3: | 2021–2022 |
| Clubs3: | Mouscron |
| Caps3: | 3 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Years4: | 2022–2023 |
| Clubs4: | Béziers |
| Caps4: | 18 |
| Goals4: | 1 |
| Years5: | 2023– |
| Clubs5: | Wasquehal |
| Caps5: | 2 |
| Goals5: | 0 |
| Club-Update: | 07:29, 18 November 2023 (UTC) |
Thomas Robert (born 31 August 2000) is a French professional footballer who plays for Wasquehal as a midfielder.
Early and personal life
Born in Paris, Robert is the son of former footballer Laurent Robert and nephew of Bertrand Robert.[1] [2]
Career
Robert began his career with Montpellier II, and was linked with Rangers, Celtic, and Newcastle United,[3] before signing for Scottish club Airdrieonians in July 2020.[1] [4] [5]
Whilst with Airdrieonians he had trials at a number of clubs including Rangers, Celtic, Burnley and Salford City, before signing for Belgian club Mouscron in September 2021.[6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]
After leaving Mouscron he returned to France with Béziers in October 2022,[12] moving to Wasquehal in October 2023.[13]
Notes and References
- Web site: Thomas Robert: Laurent Robert's son signs for Airdrieonians. Sky Sports.
- Web site: Robert in Scotland to escape father's shadow. www.bbc.co.uk.
- Web site: Newcastle United decided against move for Thomas Robert. Lee. Ryder. 9 July 2020. ChronicleLive.
- Web site: Rangers and Celtic target Thomas Robert makes bizarre Airdrie move; Newcastle allegedly snubbed him. Olly. Dawes. 9 July 2020. HITC.
- News: 1 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230401153903/https://www.pressreader.com/uk/airdrie-coatbridge-advertiser/20210630/282024740239478 . Airdrie star Robert is facing ‘a big season’ . 30 June 2021 . Andy . McGilvray . . en . 2 August 2023 . . live.
- Web site: Airdrie winger linked with Hibs as interest grows in Scotland and England. Ross. Pilcher. 13 December 2020. EdinburghLive.
- Web site: Manager confirms French ace's trial at Celtic amid transfer speculation. Glasgow Times.
- Web site: Ex-Celtic target Thomas Robert training with Salford following Burnley pre-season stint. HeraldScotland.
- Web site: Rangers and Celtic target Thomas Robert moves to Belgium and ends summer of speculation.
- Web site: Thomas Robert ends Celtic and Burnley speculation by moving to Belgium. Steven. Mair. 7 September 2021. Daily Record.
- Web site: Ex Burnley trialist and son of Newcastle United hero takes next transfer step. Alex. James. 9 September 2021. LancsLive.
- Web site: Thomas Robert rejoint l’ASB !. 25 October 2022.
- Web site: Wasquehal : Thomas Robert rebondit dans le Nord (off). 17 November 2023. OneFootball.
