Jordan Roberts (footballer, born 1994)
Jordan Stephen Roberts (born 5 January 1994) is an English professional footballer who plays as a Striker for Heart of Midlothian.
![]() Roberts playing for Ipswich Town in 2018 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Jordan Stephen Roberts[1] | ||
Date of birth | 5 January 1994 | ||
Place of birth | Watford, England | ||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[2] | ||
Playing position(s) | Striker | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Heart of Midlothian | ||
Youth career | |||
2010–2011 | Peterborough United | ||
2011–2012 | Aldershot Town | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012–2015 | Aldershot Town | 86 | (11) |
2012 | → Havant & Waterlooville (loan) | 3 | (0) |
2013 | → Tamworth (loan) | 0 | (0) |
2013 | → Bishop's Stortford (loan) | 5 | (1) |
2015–2016 | Inverness Caledonian Thistle | 9 | (2) |
2016–2018 | Crawley Town | 58 | (9) |
2018–2020 | Ipswich Town | 13 | (0) |
2019 | → Lincoln City (loan) | 5 | (0) |
2020 | → Gillingham (loan) | 10 | (2) |
2020– | Heart of Midlothian | 0 | (0) |
National team‡ | |||
2014–2015 | England C | 2 | (1) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11:08, 8 March 2020 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 14:56, 16 December 2017 (UTC) |
Roberts has previously played for Tamworth, Havant & Waterlooville, Bishop's Stortford, Aldershot Town, Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Crawley Town and Ipswich Town.
Club career
Aldershot Town
Roberts was born in Watford, Hertfordshire. He started his career in the youth team of Peterborough United as a first year scholar but was released in the summer of 2011. Roberts completed his second year of his scholarship with Football League Two side Aldershot Town.[3] On 21 February 2012, Roberts signed his first professional contract, on a two-and-a-half-year deal.[4] Four days later he made his professional debut coming on as a late substitute for Guy Madjo in a 4–1 win over Barnet.[5]
On 1 October 2012, Roberts joined Conference South side Havant & Waterlooville on a one-month loan deal.[6] On 6 October 2012, Roberts made his Havant & Waterlooville debut in a 2–2 draw with AFC Hornchurch, replacing Steve Ramsey in the 70th minute.[7]
On 10 January 2013, Roberts signed for Tamworth on loan until 9 February.[8] On 12 January 2013, Roberts made his Tamworth debut in a 2–1 defeat against Gainsborough Trinity in a FA Trophy tie.[9]
In February 2013, Roberts joined Bishop's Stortford on loan for the remainder of the season.[10] On 16 February 2013, Roberts made his Bishop's Stortford debut in a 1–1 draw against Hinckley United, replacing Alli Abdullahi in with 30 minutes remaining.[11] On 27 February 2013, Roberts scored his first Bishop's Stortford goal in a 2–2 draw against Corby Town.[12]
On Roberts return to Aldershot Town, he became a key figure between the years of 2014 and 2015, netting eleven times in over seventy games.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle
On 7 July 2015, Roberts joined Scottish side Inverness Caledonian Thistle.[13] On 16 July 2015, Roberts made his Inverness Caledonian Thistle debut in a UEFA Europa League qualifier tie against Astra Giurgiu, in which he played nine minutes in their 1–0 defeat.[14] On 30 April 2016, Roberts scored his first Inverness Caledonian Thistle goal in a 4–1 victory over Partick Thistle, netting in the 85th minute.[15] Roberts went on to score another goal a week later in a 3–2 defeat against Dundee United.[16]
Crawley Town
On 28 June 2016, Roberts joined League Two side Crawley Town on a free transfer.[17] He scored his first goal for Crawley in an FA Cup tie against Bristol Rovers on 15 November 2016.[18]
On 14 May 2018, it was announced that Roberts would leave Crawley at the end of his current deal in June.[19] He made 62 appearances during two seasons at the club, scoring 11 goals.[20]
Ipswich Town
On 28 June 2018, following his release from Crawley, Roberts agreed to join Championship side Ipswich Town on a two-year deal.[21] He scored his first goals for Ipswich when he scored twice in an EFL Trophy win against Tottenham Hotspur U21 on 3 September 2019.[22] He scored in his next appearance on 8 October 2019, netting in a 4–0 win over Gilligham in an EFL Trophy group stage match.[23]
Lincoln City (loan)
On 23 January 2019, Roberts signed for Lincoln on loan from Ipswich until the end of the season.[24] He found his first team chances limited during his loan spell at Sincil Bank, only making 5 substitute appearances as Lincoln won the League Two title and promotion to League One.[25]
Gillingham (loan)
On 9 January 2020, Roberts joined Gillingham on loan for the remainder of the 2019–20 season.[26] He scored his first goals for the club as he scored both in a 2–2 away league draw at Rochdale.[27] He scored twice during 10 appearances before returning from his loan on 6 May.[28]
He returned to Ipswich following football's suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was later announced on 18 May 2020 that the club had decided not renew his contract or take up the 12-month extension in his current contract - though the club left the door open to a potential new deal once football had resumed.[29]
Heart of Midlothian
On 10 August 2020 Roberts signed a two year contract with Heart of Midlothian.[30]
International career
Roberts received his first call up to the England C squad in 2014. He made his International debut on 14 October 2014 in a 2–0 loss to Tunisia U23. He scored his first International goal on 1 June 2015 in a 2–1 win over Republic of Ireland U21.[31]
Career statistics
- As of match played 7 March 2020
Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Aldershot Town | 2011–12[32] | League Two | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
2012–13[33] | League Two | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 7 | 0 | ||
2013–14[34][2] | Conference Premier | 39 | 6 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 4[lower-alpha 2] | 1 | 45 | 7 | |||
2014–15[35][2] | Conference Premier | 38 | 5 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 1[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 44 | 6 | |||
Total | 86 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 100 | 13 | ||
Havant & Waterlooville (loan) | 2012–13[2] | Conference South | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
Tamworth (loan) | 2012–13[2] | Conference Premier | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
Bishop's Stortford (loan) | 2012–13[2] | Conference South | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | ||
Inverness Caledonian Thistle | 2015–16[36] | Scottish Premiership | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 3] | 0 | — | 13 | 3 | |
Crawley Town | 2016–17[37] | League Two | 23 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 1[lower-alpha 4] | 0 | 26 | 4 | |
2017–18[38] | League Two | 35 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 36 | 7 | ||
Total | 58 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 62 | 11 | ||
Ipswich Town | 2018–19[25] | Championship | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 12 | 0 | ||
2019–20[39] | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 3[lower-alpha 4] | 3 | 5 | 3 | ||
Total | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 3 | ||
Lincoln City (loan) | 2018–19[25] | League Two | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
Gillingham (loan) | 2019–20[39] | League One | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | |
Heart of Midlothian | 2020–21[40] | Scottish Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Career total | 188 | 25 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 215 | 33 |
- Appearance in Football League Trophy
- Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
- Appearance in UEFA Europa League
- Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
Honours
Lincoln City
References
- "Jordan Roberts". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 22 April 2017.
- "J. Roberts". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
- "Jordan Roberts profile". ATFC. 3 March 2012. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
- "Roberts handed new deal". EuroSport. 21 February 2012. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
- "Aldershot 4–1 Barnet". BBC Sport. 25 February 2012. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
- "Shots bring in forward Cadogan". Sky Sports. 1 October 2012.
- "AFC Hornchurch vs. Havant & Waterlooville". Soccerway. 6 October 2012.
- "Football League signing for Lambs". ThisIsTamworth.com. 10 January 2013. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
- "Gainsborough Trinity vs. Tamworth". Soccerway. 12 January 2013.
- "BLUES BORROW SHOTS` ROBERTS". Pitchero Non League. February 2013.
- "Bishop's Stortford vs. Hinckley United". Soccerway. 16 February 2013.
- "Corby Town vs. Bishop's Stortford". Soccerway. 27 February 2013.
- "Midfielder Jordan Roberts joins Inverness Caledonian Thistle". BBC Sport. BBC. 7 July 2015. Retrieved 7 July 2015.
- "Inverness CT vs. Astra". Soccerway. 16 July 2015.
- "Partick Thistle vs. Inverness CT". Soccerway. 30 April 2016.
- "Inverness CT vs. Dundee United". Soccerway. 6 May 2016.
- "Reds sign Roberts". Crawley Town Official Site. 28 June 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- "Bristol Rovers 4-2 Crawley". BBC Sport. 15 November 2016. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
- "NEW CONTRACT OFFERS MADE TO THREE PLAYERS". Crawley Town Official Site. 14 May 2018. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
- "Jordan Roberts at Soccerbase". Retrieved 22 June 2019.
- "Ipswich bring in Crawley winger Roberts". BBC. 28 June 2018. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- "Leasing.com Trophy: 9,062 fans watch Bolton Wanderers' first home game since takeover". BBC. 3 September 2019. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
- "Ipswich Town 4 - 0 Gillingham". Soccerway. 8 October 2019. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- "Jordan Roberts: Lincoln City sign Ipswich Town winger on loan". BBC Sport. 23 January 2019.
- "Games played by Jordan Roberts in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
- "Roberts Joins Gills on Loan". Ipswich Town. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- Cawdell, Luke (25 January 2020). "Rochdale 2 Gillingham 2: Jordan Roberts scores twice for the Gills but Stephen Dooley denied them a win". Kent Online. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
- "Jordan Loan Spell Over". Ipswich Town. 6 May 2020. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- https://www.itfc.co.uk/news/2020/may/options-not-taken-on-ipswich-trio/
- "Hearts complete signing of winger Jordan Roberts after he leaves Ipswich Town". The Scotsman. 10 August 2020. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- "Caley Thistle take England C international Jordan Roberts on trial". Press and Journal. 25 June 2015. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
- "Games played by Jordan Roberts in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
- "Games played by Jordan Roberts in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
- "Games played by Jordan Roberts in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
- "Games played by Jordan Roberts in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
- "Games played by Jordan Roberts in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
- "Games played by Jordan Roberts in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
- "Games played by Jordan Roberts in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
- "Games played by Jordan Roberts in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
- "Games played by Jordan Roberts in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
- "League Two: 2018/19: Current table". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
"Lincoln: Squad details: 2018/19". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
External links
- Jordan Roberts at Soccerway
- Jordan Roberts at Soccerbase