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Early career
Born in Neath, Roberts grew up in the nearby village of Crynant in Neath Port Talbot and joined Swansea City's Youth Academy at the age of 9. After progressing through the academy, Roberts won the 2014–15 Professional U21 Development League 2 title in his debut professional season and was rewarded with a new two-year contract. Roberts signed a new three-year contract with Swansea City in September 2016. Upon returning from Bristol Rovers, Roberts linked up with Swansea City Under-23s and went on to win the 2016–17 Professional U23 Development League 2 title and 2016–17 Premier League Cup.
Loan moves
On 8 August 2015, Roberts joined League Two club Yeovil Town on a one-month loan deal, and made his debut later that day in a 3–2 defeat against Exeter City. Roberts quickly established himself at Huish Park, and the Glovers extended Roberts' loan contract to the end of the 2015–16 season. Roberts made 54 appearances for Yeovil over the course of the season, missing just one match due to a call-up to the Wales under-21 national team. Roberts received three Player of the Year Awards and was also voted Young Player of the Year. In August 2016, Roberts joined League One club Bristol Rovers on a six-month loan deal. Roberts made his debut in a 3–2 victory over Northampton Town on 1 October 2016, and made a further four appearances for the Pirates before returning to Swansea. On 14 July 2017, it was announced that Roberts would be joining Championship…
Roberts has been capped at Wales under-19 level. In March 2016, Roberts received his first call-up to the Wales under-21 side for their 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification matches, and made his debut as a second-half substitute in their 2–1 defeat against Romania, on 29 March 2016. He was called into the Wales senior national team for the first time on 15 March 2018. He made his senior international debut in the China Cup final against Uruguay in March 2018 when he came on as a 59th minute substitute for Declan John. Roberts scored his first goal for the senior team in a 4–1 victory over the Republic of Ireland on 6 September 2018, finishing a half-volley set up by Gareth Bale. In May 2021, he was selected for the Wales squad for the delayed UEFA Euro 2020 tournament. On 16 June, Roberts scored the second goal in a 2–0 win against Turkey, once again assisted by Bale. On 26 June, Roberts' participation in the tournament ended due to a groin injury sustained in the first half, and Wales went on to lose 4–0 to Denmark. In November 2022 he was named in the Wales squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Club
As of match played 8 September 2026
International
As of match played 6 June 2026
As of match played 13 November 2021. Wales' score listed first, score column indicates score after each Roberts goal.
- National team
- Wales
- Club
- Yeovil Town F.C. (2015–)
- Club
- Swansea City A.F.C. (2014–)
- Club
- Wales national under-19 football team (2014–2014)
- Club
- Wales national under-21 football team (2016–)
Legacy
Swansea City U23
Premier League Cup: 2016–17 Burnley
EFL Championship: 2022–23 Individual
EFL Championship Team of the Season: 2022–23 PFA Team of the Year: 2022–23 Championship Swansea City Player of the Year: 2020–21
Clubs
- Swansea City A.F.C.2014current
- Yeovil Town F.C.2015current
- Wales national under-21 football team2016current
- Wales national under-19 football team2014–2014
Played together with
Adam RooneyYeovil Town F.C. · 2007–2007
Adebayo AkinfenwaSwansea City A.F.C. · 2005–2007
Alan PardewYeovil Town F.C. · 1986–1987
Alan TateSwansea City A.F.C. · 2002–2003
Alan TateSwansea City A.F.C. · 2003–2003
Alan TateSwansea City A.F.C. · 2004–2015
Alan TateYeovil Town F.C. · 2013–2013
Alberto PaloschiSwansea City A.F.C. · 2016–2016
Alejandro PozueloSwansea City A.F.C. · 2013–2014
Aleksandar PrijovićYeovil Town F.C. · 2009–2009
Alex McCarthyYeovil Town F.C. · 2009–2010
Andrea OrlandiSwansea City A.F.C. · 2007–2012
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Identifiers & aliases
Connor Richard John Roberts is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a right-back for EFL Championship club Burnley and the Wales national team.
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