John Roberts
Association football player
About John Roberts
Lived 1857 – 1900. John Roberts was a British association football coach and association football player.
John Roberts (born 1857) was a Welsh international footballer. He was part of the Wales national football team between 1879 and 1883, playing 7 matches and scoring 1 goal. He played his first match on 7 April 1879 against Scotland and his last match on 3 February 1883 against England.
At club level he played on the Left Wing for Corwen and Berwyn Rangers.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Roberts?
association football player
When was John Roberts born?
John Roberts was born in 1857 in Llangollen.
When did John Roberts die?
John Roberts died in 1900.
What was John Roberts's occupation?
John Roberts was an association football coach and association football player.
What nationality was John Roberts?
John Roberts was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Roberts (footballer, born 1857)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Roberts. https://biography.guide/john-roberts-association-football-coach/
MLA: "John Roberts." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-roberts-association-football-coach/.
Chicago: "John Roberts." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-roberts-association-football-coach/.
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