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Jamil Roberts (footballer, born 1998)

Jamil Roberts is an English former professional footballer.

Youth career
Prior to college, Roberts played in England for the Plymouth Argyle F.C. under-18 team. He also attended Ivybridge Community College. == College and amateur career ==
College and amateur career
In 2017, his first season, Roberts appeared in 18 matches as a freshman, and became a mainstay in the starting lineup as a freshman. In 2019, Roberts played in 18 matches, scoring eight times. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 season was postponed to the spring, with the NCAA Tournament also to be played in the spring. Ahead of the spring season, Roberts was drafted by Sporting Kansas City 77th overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft. However, he decided to stay at Marshall for his senior season. In the spring 2020 season, Roberts scored 2 goals in 13 regular season games. Whilst at college, Roberts also played in the USL League Two, appearing for West Virginia Alliance FC in 2019. == Professional career ==
Professional career
Sporting Kansas City II Sporting Kansas City selected Roberts with the 77th overall pick in the 2021 MLS Draft. After deferring joining the organization until after his senior season at Marshall, Roberts signed with the club's USL Championship affiliate Sporting Kansas City II on 1 July 2021. Roberts made his professional debut with the club on 10 July 2021 in a 1–0 victory over Atlanta United 2 when he subbed in during the 67th minute. He scored his first professional goal on 12 August 2021 in a 4–2 loss vs. Birmingham Legion FC. He went on to make 16 appearances and scored 2 goals for the club. Following the 2021 season, Kansas City opted to declined their contract option on Roberts. Tormenta FC On 25 March 2022, Tormenta FC announced that it had signed Roberts for the 2022 USL League One season. Roberts made his debut for Tormenta coming on for Alex Morrell in the 69th minute of a 1–0 loss to North Carolina FC. Roberts gained his first assist for the club in a 2–0 win against Birmingham Legion in the U.S. Open Cup. On 6 November 2022, Roberts came on in the 78th minute in the 2022 USL League One Final against the Chattanooga Red Wolves to score the winning goal in a 2–1 victory. On 7 December 2022, it was announced that Tormenta FC had declined Roberts option to bring him back for the 2023 season. Peninsula Power After leaving Tormenta FC, Roberts joined National Premier Leagues Queensland side Peninsula Power in Australia on a two-year deal ahead of the 2023 season. Roberts made his debut for Peninsula Power in a 2–1 loss against Sunshine Coast Wanderers, starting and playing 58 minutes. Chattanooga Red Wolves Roberts returned to USL League One on 9 January 2024, signing with Chattanooga Red Wolves. Truro City FC On 24 January 2025, Roberts joined Truro City F.C. for the remainder of the National League South season. == Career statistics ==
Honours
College Marshall Thundering HerdConference USA regular season: 2019, 2020 • Conference USA Men's Soccer Tournament: 2019NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Tournament: 2020 Individual NCAA Men's Division I Offensive MOP Award: 2020 Professional South Georgia Tormenta USL League One Championship: 2022 == References ==
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