Valentin Roberge


Valentin Sébastien Roger Roberge is a French professional footballer who plays for Cypriot club Apollon Limassol as a centre back.

Club career

Early years

Born in Montreuil, Seine-Saint-Denis, Roberge had spells with hometown's ESD Montreuil, Les Lilas FC and Paris FC before joining En Avant de Guingamp for his senior debuts, but he went on to appear only for the reserve side.
For the 2007–08 season he signed with Paris Saint Germain FC, but met the exact same fate.

Aris / Marítimo

In the summer of 2008, Roberge signed for Greek club Aris Thessaloniki FC, penning a three-year contract. He made his debut against Panathinaikos F.C. but, midway through his second year, an economic crisis took hold of the club, and he went five months without being paid before his link was terminated.
Following his release, Roberge moved to Portugal's C.S. Marítimo after a successful trial. He started in all of his 25 Primeira Liga appearances in the 2011–12 campaign, helping the Madeirans finish fifth and qualify for the UEFA Europa League.

Sunderland

On 10 June 2013, Premier League side Sunderland announced the signing of Roberge on a free transfer. He made his debut on 17 August in a 0–1 home defeat against Fulham, and scored his first goal on 24 September in the 2–0 home win over Peterborough in the League Cup, heading in an Adam Johnson cross.
Roberge left the Stadium of Light in June 2016, with only 13 competitive matches to his credit.

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