Robert Younis

Robert Younis
Personal information
Full name Robert Younis[1]
Date of birth (1985-08-14) 14 August 1985 (age 39)[1]
Place of birth Sydney, Australia
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[1]
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
Bankstown City Lions
Parramatta Power
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2005 APIA Leichhardt
2006 Fairfield City Lions
2006–2008 APIA Leichhardt 43 (39)
2008–2009 Adelaide United 12 (0)
2009–2012 APIA Leichhardt 49 (29)
2012–2016 Bonnyrigg White Eagles 116 (82)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 September 2016

Robert Younis (born 14 August 1985) is a Lebanese-Australian footballer who played for Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC and APIA Leichhardt in the New South Wales Premier League. With great success at the club, in 2017 he decided to hang up his boots.

Club career

Younis signed for Adelaide in 2008 after an impressive two seasons for APIA Leichhardt in the NSW Premier League which saw him net a phenomenal 38 goals in just 43 appearances. After an indifferent start to his professional career at United, Robert came on as a 78th minute sub against Perth Glory[2] and made an immediate impact setting up Brazilian Alemão to equalise in the eventual 2–1 win.[3]

In April 2009, a goal shy Robbie was released from Adelaide United by mutual consent. He has since re-signed with former club, APIA Leichhardt for the 2009 NSW Premier League season.

As of 26 April 2009, Robbie has played 7 games for APIA and has yet to score a goal.

On 2 May 2009, Younis finally got on the scoresheet with a well taken penalty against bitter rivals Marconi Stallions.

Robbie continues to lead the line for APIA and had an exceptional 2010 season where he banged home 16 goals.

Younis has signed for the Bonnyrigg White Eagles for the 2012 NSWPL season.

During Robbie’s time at the eagles, he played a major role within the succession of the club. In 2012 Bonnyrigg White Eagles were crowned premiers having 15 more points then second place Sydney Olympic. They did fall short losing 3-1 to Marconi Stallions. The next time they appeared in the final stage in 2014 losing the semi-final. 2015 was the year Younis won it for the Eagles, scaring a magnificent free kick outside a few yards from the box. The fans loved him, he wasn’t quick but he has an amazing touch that did not disappoint the support from the Avala Boys.

Career statistics

(Correct as of 22 December 2008)

Club Season League1 Cup International2 Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Adelaide United 2008–09 12 0 2 0 3 0 17 0
Total 17 0

1 – included A-League final series statistics
2 – includes Club World Cup statistics; Asian Champions League statistics included in season commencing after group stages.

References

  1. ^ a b c "FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2008 Presented By TOYOTA — List Of Players" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 5 December 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 December 2008.
  2. ^ Adelaide V Perth – 26 OCTOBER 2008 Archived 18 July 2012 at archive.today
  3. ^ United go top Archived 6 March 2011 at the Wayback Machine


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