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Robbie Cleary
Personal information
Full name Robert Cleary
Date of birth (2003-05-15) May 15, 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Salford City
Youth career
2010–2014 RVDL Lions
2014–2016 Burlington Bayhawks
2017–2022 Sigma FC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021 Oakland Golden Grizzlies 10 (0)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021 Forge FC 5 (0)
2021 → Sigma FC (loan) 1 (0)
2022 Sigma FC 18 (2)
2024– Salford City 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of August 20, 2022

Robert Cleary (born May 15, 2003) is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a forward for English EFL League Two club Salford City.

Early life

Cleary began his career with the RVDL Lions, created by former Dutch player Robin van der Laan, later playing for the Burlington Bayhawks in OPDL and then moved to Sigma FC at age 14.

College career

In January 2021, Cleary committed to Oakland University.[1] He played 10 games in 2021, recording 3 assists.[2]

Club career

In June 2021, Cleary signed a developmental contract with Canadian Premier League club Forge FC.[3] He made his professional debut on July 1 against FC Edmonton, subbing in for Chris Nanco in an eventual 2–0 defeat.[4] As part of his developmental contract, he also played with Sigma FC in League1 Ontario.[5]

In 2022, he played for Sigma FC in League1 Ontario,[6] also playing for the Sigma FC U21 in the Reserve Division where he scored 6 goals in 10 games.[7]

In May 2024, Cleary signed with English League Two club Salford City, with the deal taking effect upon the opening of the transfer window on July 1, 2024.[8][9]

References

  1. ^ Sigma FC [@SigmaFC] (January 11, 2021). "Congratulations to Robbie Cleary signing his NLI with @OaklandMSOC. We'd like to wish you the best of success at Oakland" (Tweet). Retrieved October 5, 2021 – via Twitter.
  2. ^ "2021 Oakland University Men's Soccer Overall Statistics". Oakland Golden Grizzlies.
  3. ^ "Forge FC Adds Three Young Local Players to Roster". Forge FC. June 24, 2021.
  4. ^ Forge FC [@ForgeFCHamilton] (July 1, 2021). "79' - Substitution It's a Forge FC and CPL debut for Robbie Cleary as he comes on for @ChrisNanco" (Tweet). Retrieved July 1, 2021 – via Twitter.
  5. ^ "Robert Cleary L1O 2021 Stats". League1 Ontario.
  6. ^ "Robbie Cleary 2022 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
  7. ^ "Robbie Cleary 2022 L1U21 Stats". League1 Ontario.
  8. ^ "Young Canadian Agrees Salford Deal". Salford City F.C. May 15, 2024. Archived from the original on May 15, 2024. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  9. ^ "Former Bayhawk Signs with Salford City FC". Burlington SC. May 29, 2024.
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