Robert Apter

Bamber Bridge (loan) On 13 August 2021, Apter joined Bamber Bridge on loan. As of 2 December, he had scored ten goals in all competitions, including one goal from the halfway line in November in a 4–1 win away at Witton Albion. He returned to his parent club on 15 December.

Chester (loan) On 3 January 2022, Apter joined Chester on an initial 28-day loan. On 1 February 2022, the loan was extended until the end of the season.

Scunthorpe United (loan) On 28 August 2022, Apter joined National League club Scunthorpe United on loan until January 2023. He made his debut the following day in a 2–0 home defeat to FC Halifax Town.

Tranmere Rovers (loan) On 1 September 2023, Apter joined Tranmere Rovers on loan until January 2024. The award was subsequently given to Jake Young.

Charlton Athletic

Aged 22, on 17 July 2025, Apter transferred for a fee worth over £2 million to Charlton Athletic on a four-year deal. His competitive Charlton debut was in the league season opener, a single-goal victory over Watford on 9 August 2025. His first Charlton goal was in the 3–1 defeat at Queen's Park Rangers on 30 August 2025.

He ended his first month of playing Charlton first team football by being named Charlton Player of the Month for August 2025. He collected 39% of votes to win that award.

Bolton Wanderers (loan) On 28 January 2026, Apter joined Bolton Wanderers on loan for the remainder of the season.

International career Apter is eligible for Scotland via his father. In September 2021, Apter was called up to the Scotland under-19s. He made his debut for the under-19s on 10 November 2021 against Armenia. He scored his first goal for them three days later in a 3–0 victory over Gibraltar. He collected six under-19 and four under-21 Scottish caps.

Style of play Apter has been reported as modelling his game on Jack Grealish and Philippe Coutinho. On signing for Charlton, manager Nathan Jones remarked, "Rob's exactly the type of player that we want to sign for Charlton Athletic - he's young, athletic, has a high ceiling and is a really technical player. He's an exciting player that can score and assist." His goalscoring technique has been described as liking to cut in to curl the ball into the opposite corner of the goal.

Personal life Apter's younger brother, Matthew, is also a footballer who plays for Cardiff City.

Career statistics

Honours Individual EFL League Two Young Player of the Season: 2023–24 Charlton Athletic Player of the Month; August 2025