Román Golobart

1. FC Köln At the end of the 2012–13 season, Golobart turned down a new deal with Wigan and signed a three-year contract with 1. FC Köln. He made his debut in the 2. Bundesliga on 20 July 2013, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–1 away draw against Dynamo Dresden.

In February 2015, Golobart was loaned to FC Erzgebirge Aue also in the German second division for the remainder of the campaign.

Return to Spain On 21 August 2015, Golobart returned to his homeland, signing a one-year deal with the option of a second at third-tier team Racing de Ferrol, contributing two goals from 36 appearances as they reached the play-offs. The following 23 July, he transferred to Real Murcia CF in the same league.

After the latter's defeat to Valencia CF Mestalla in the playoffs, Golobart joined Elche CF in June 2017. In November, his club warned him over controversial online comments relating to the political unrest in his native region. In January 2018, having rescinded his contract at the Estadio Martínez Valero, he moved to Mérida AD also from division three.

International career Golobart represented Spain at under-17 level. His first cap came in a 1–1 draw with England.

Personal life Golobart's father, Joan, was also a footballer. He also represented Espanyol, but at senior level.

Golobart shared his birthdate with fellow Espanyol youth graduate Jordi Amat.

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