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Career & Clubs
Sydney FC
Middleby was born in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. He saw little game time under coach Pierre Littbarski in his first season at the club, playing only 212 minutes in 16 appearances despite scoring in Sydney FC's 3–1 victory against New Zealand Knights early in the campaign. He gained favour, though, under Littbarski's replacement Terry Butcher and was a regular starter in the 2006–07 season. Despite missing part of the season with a broken collarbone after a controversial off-the-ball incident involving Melbourne Victory FC defender Adrian Leijer, Middleby was voted Sydney FC Players' Player of the Year for the season. Middleby accidentally broke David Beckham's rib, when Sydney FC played the Los Angeles Galaxy at ANZ Stadium in November 2007. Middleby also scored in this match.
North Queensland Fury
In November 2008, Middleby signed a contract with North Queensland Fury. He has been used in his more preferred role of right back, as well as being used in central midfield under coach Ian Ferguson. On 11 February 2010, he announced his retirement from professional football at the end of the 2009–10 season Middleby played his last game against Gold Coast United FC, which North Queensland won 2–1.
Newcastle Jets
Middleby resigned as CEO for the Newcastle Jets FC in the A-League in January 2015. Upon retiring, Middleby said "I will use the next few weeks to support the mid-season review process".
- Club
- Football Kingz FC (1999–2000)
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- Wollongong Wolves FC (1994–1996)
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- Sydney FC (2005–2009)
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- Carlton S.C. (2000–2001)
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- Northern Fury FC (2009–2010)
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- Newcastle Jets FC (2001–2004)
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- Adamstown Rosebuds FC (1994–1994)
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- KFC Uerdingen 05 (1997–1999)
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- Wollongong Wolves FC (2000–2001)
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- Australia men's national under-20 soccer team (1994–1995)
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- Australia men's national soccer team (2002–2002)
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- New Zealand Knights FC (1999–2000)
- League
- 2. Bundesliga
Legacy
Sydney FC
A-League Championship: 2005–06 Oceania Club Championship: 2004–05 Wollongong Wolves
NSL Championship: 2000–2001 Oceania Club Championship: 2000–01 Australia
OFC Nations Cup: runner-up 2002 Australia U-20
OFC U-20 Championship: 1994 Individual:
Sydney FC Player of the Year: 2006–07
Clubs
- Adamstown Rosebuds FC1994–1994
- Australia men's national under-20 soccer team1994–1995
- Wollongong Wolves FC1994–1996
- KFC Uerdingen 051997–1999
- Football Kingz FC1999–2000
- New Zealand Knights FC1999–2000
- Carlton S.C.2000–2001
- Wollongong Wolves FC2000–2001
- Newcastle Jets FC2001–2004
- Australia men's national soccer team2002–2002
- Sydney FC2005–2009
- Northern Fury FC2009–2010
Played together with
Aaron CalverSydney FC · 2012
Abdiel ArroyoNewcastle Jets FC · 2019–2020
Adam BiddleSydney FC · 2006–2008
Adam CaseySydney FC · 2007–2010- Adam CaseyWollongong Wolves FC · 2005–2006
- Adam CaseyWollongong Wolves FC · 2006–2006
Adam GriffithsNewcastle Jets FC · 2002–2003- Adam GriffithsNewcastle Jets FC · 2007–2009
- Adam GriffithsSydney FC · 2012–2013
Adam HughesNewcastle Jets FC · 2001–2003- Adam HughesWollongong Wolves FC · 2003–2004
- Adam HughesWollongong Wolves FC · 2004–2005
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Identifiers & aliases
Robert Middleby is an Australian former football player who as a right-back or right midfielder. He was the CEO of the Newcastle Jets FC until 2015. He played for Sydney FC after earlier stints at Newcastle United Jets, Wollongong Wolves (twice), Carlton, Football Kingz and the Newcastle Breakers. He won the 2001 NSL title with the Wolves and the 2006 A-League title with Sydney FC and also spent time overseas with German outfit KFC Uerdingen 05.
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