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Román Golobart
Spanish footballer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Román Golobart Benet (born 21 March 1992) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a central defender.
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Wigan Athletic
Born in Barcelona, Catalonia, 17-year-old Golobart signed for Wigan Athletic from RCD Espanyol on 7 August 2009 as new manager Roberto Martínez identified him as a future talent.[2] Despite appearances in pre-season friendlies and on the substitutes bench, he failed to play a competitive match in his first two seasons at the club, and in August 2011 was loaned to Scottish Premier League side Inverness Caledonian Thistle for six months.[3] He made his debut the following day at Pittodrie against Aberdeen,[4] but was unaccustomed to the pace of Scottish football and made two significant errors during the 2–1 away loss.[5]
Golobart scored his first goal for Inverness on 24 December 2011, also against Aberdeen but now in a 2–1 home win.[6] Shortly before the game he had expressed a desire to extend his loan spell,[7] which eventually befell under manager Terry Butcher, with the pair having previously been engaged in a heated discussion during training, and he made his last appearance for the club in a 1–0 away victory over St Mirren, also winning the Young Player of the Year award.[8]
On 31 August 2012, Golobart joined Tranmere Rovers on a one-month loan.[9] He made his debut a day later in a 4–0 win against Colchester United,[10] but failed to play again for his new team following Ash Taylor's early return from injury.[11]
Golobart played his first match for Wigan on 5 January 2013, in the third round of the FA Cup against Bournemouth.[12] He made his Premier League debut for the Latics that same month, starting at Stoke City in a 2–2 draw.[13]
1. FC Köln
At the end of the 2012–13 season, Golobart turned down a new deal with Wigan and signed a three-year contract with 1. FC Köln.[14] He made his debut in the 2. Bundesliga on 20 July 2013, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–1 away draw against Dynamo Dresden.[15]
In February 2015, Golobart was loaned to FC Erzgebirge Aue also in the German second division for the remainder of the campaign.[16]
Return to Spain
On 21 August 2015, Golobart returned to his homeland, signing a one-year deal with the option of a second at third-tier team Racing de Ferrol,[17] contributing two goals from 36 appearances as they reached the play-offs. The following 23 July, he transferred to Real Murcia CF in the same league.[18]
After the latter's defeat to Valencia CF Mestalla in the playoffs, Golobart joined Elche CF in June 2017.[19] In November, his club warned him over controversial online comments relating to the political unrest in his native region.[20] In January 2018, having rescinded his contract at the Estadio Martínez Valero, he moved to Mérida AD also from division three.[21]
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International career
Golobart represented Spain at under-17 level. His first cap came in a 1–1 draw with England.[22]
Personal life
Golobart's father, Joan, was also a footballer. He also represented Espanyol, but at senior level.
Golobart shared his birthdate with fellow Espanyol youth graduate Jordi Amat.[23]
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Honours
Wigan Athletic
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