Jordan Roberts (footballer, born 1994)

Roberts was born in Watford, Hertfordshire. He started his career in the youth team of Peterborough United as a first year scholar but was released in the summer of 2011. Roberts completed his second year of his scholarship with Football League Two side Aldershot Town.[3] On 21 February 2012, Roberts signed his first professional contract, on a two-and-a-half-year deal.[4] Four days later he made his professional debut coming on as a late substitute for Guy Madjo in a 4–1 win over Barnet.[5]

On 1 October 2012, Roberts joined Conference South side Havant & Waterlooville on a one-month loan deal.[6] On 6 October 2012, Roberts made his Havant & Waterlooville debut in a 2–2 draw with AFC Hornchurch, replacing Steve Ramsey in the 70th minute.[7]

On 10 January 2013, Roberts signed for Tamworth on loan until 9 February.[8] On 12 January 2013, Roberts made his Tamworth debut in a 2–1 defeat against Gainsborough Trinity in a FA Trophy tie.[9]

In February 2013, Roberts joined Bishop's Stortford on loan for the remainder of the season.[10] On 16 February 2013, Roberts made his Bishop's Stortford debut in a 1–1 draw against Hinckley United, replacing Alli Abdullahi in with 30 minutes remaining.[11] On 27 February 2013, Roberts scored his first Bishop's Stortford goal in a 2–2 draw against Corby Town.[12]

On Roberts return to Aldershot Town, he became a key figure between the years of 2014 and 2015, netting eleven times in over seventy games.

On 7 July 2015, Roberts joined Scottish side Inverness Caledonian Thistle.[13] On 16 July 2015, Roberts made his Inverness Caledonian Thistle debut in a UEFA Europa League qualifier tie against Astra Giurgiu, in which he played nine minutes in their 1–0 defeat.[14] On 30 April 2016, Roberts scored his first Inverness Caledonian Thistle goal in a 4–1 victory over Partick Thistle, netting in the 85th minute.[15] Roberts went on to score another goal a week later in a 3–2 defeat against Dundee United.[16]

On 28 June 2016, Roberts joined League Two side Crawley Town on a free transfer.[17] He scored his first goal for Crawley in an FA Cup tie against Bristol Rovers on 15 November 2016.[18]

On 14 May 2018, it was announced that Roberts would leave Crawley at the end of his current deal in June.[19] He made 62 appearances during two seasons at the club, scoring 11 goals.[20]

On 28 June 2018, following his release from Crawley, Roberts agreed to join Championship side Ipswich Town on a two-year deal.[21] He scored his first goals for Ipswich when he scored twice in an EFL Trophy win against Tottenham Hotspur U21 on 3 September 2019.[22] He scored in his next appearance on 8 October 2019, netting in a 4–0 win over Gilligham in an EFL Trophy group stage match.[23]

On 23 January 2019, Roberts signed for Lincoln on loan from Ipswich until the end of the season.[24] He found his first team chances limited during his loan spell at Sincil Bank, only making 5 substitute appearances as Lincoln won the League Two title and promotion to League One.[25]

On 9 January 2020, Roberts joined Gillingham on loan for the remainder of the 2019–20 season.[26] He scored his first goals for the club as he scored both in a 2–2 away league draw at Rochdale.[27] He scored twice during 10 appearances before returning from his loan on 6 May.[28]

He returned to Ipswich following football's suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was later announced on 18 May 2020 that the club had decided not renew his contract or take up the 12 month extension in his current contract - though the club left the door open to a potential new deal once football had resumed.[29]