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Robbie Cleary
Canadian soccer player From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Robert Cleary (born May 15, 2003) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a forward for English EFL League Two club Salford City.
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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] On October 9, 2021, he recorded his first two collegiate assists in a 4-3 victory over the Cleveland State Vikings.[2] He played 10 games in 2021, recording 3 assists.[3]
Club career
In June 2021, Cleary signed a developmental contract with Canadian Premier League club Forge FC.[4] He made his professional debut on July 1 against FC Edmonton, subbing in for Chris Nanco in an eventual 2–0 defeat.[5] As part of his developmental contract, he also played with Sigma FC in League1 Ontario.[6]
In 2022, he played for Sigma FC in League1 Ontario,[7] also playing for the Sigma FC U21 in the Reserve Division where he scored 6 goals in 10 games.[8]
In May 2024, Cleary signed with English EFL League Two club Salford City FC, with the deal taking effect upon the opening of the transfer window on July 1, 2024.[9][10] He made his English professional debut on August 20, 2024 in an EFL Trophy game against Port Vale FC.[citation needed] In September 2024, he went on a month-long loan to F.C. United of Manchester in the seventh tier Northern Premier League Premier Division.[11] In January 2025, he joined Northern Premier League Premier Division team Bamber Bridge FC, initially on a month-long loan.[12][13] The loan was later extended to the end of April 2025.[14]
Career statistics
- As of match played November 12, 2024[15]
- Appearances in EFL Trophy
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