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ABOUT

DEVELOPING PLAYERS. BUILDING FUTURES. CREATING OPPORTUNITIES.

John Robinson Global Football was founded on the belief that every player deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential on and off the pitch.

Built on passion, experience, and a commitment to excellence, JRGF provides world-class football programmes, education pathways, and international opportunities that help players grow, achieve, and succeed.

EXPERIENCE

Over 20 years of experience in football development, programme delivery, and international pathways.

GLOBAL REACH

Operating across the UK, USA, UAE, and Europe, connecting players with worldwide opportunities.

EDUCATION

Partnering with leading institutions to provide education and football pathways at the highest level.

OPPORTUNITIES

Creating life-changing opportunities through football, building character, confidence, and future success.

PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

  • 1986–2003

    Played professionally in the English Premiership, Championship and Wales International.

  • 2003

    Retired and continued my passion for football by launching John Robinson Soccer Schools, running youth football holiday camps and becoming the largest camp provider in East Sussex.

  • 2009

    Relocated to Southwest Florida and coached with a number of youth academies.

  • 2012

    Started my own academy which grew to over 600 players aged 7yrs to 18yrs.

  • 2014

    I was appointed the USL Pro 2 head coach for SWFL Adrenaline, which was the new franchise in SWFL.

  • 2017

    Launched JRS USA and developed partnerships, consisting of professional clubs, youth clubs, schools, colleges and Football Associations across Europe.

  • 2017

    Delivered USA College Showcase events, through my partnerships. 150+ boys and girls obtained football and education scholarships through the showcase events.

  • 2019

    Launched JRS UK, with a structure consisting of academy, development academy, camps and showcase events for players aged 6-18 years.

  • 2021

    Relocated to Dubai, offering football programmes in schools, whilst starting my own academy partnering with Celtic FC and offering holiday school camps, & Talent iD program in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

  • 2021

    Present over 2,000 players have attended programs in UAE.

  • 2026

    Launching John Robinson Global Football.

  • 2026

    Launching ASM USA College Showcase Events in UAE and UK.

PERSONAL ACCOLADES

  • 2017

    Inducted into Charlton Hall of Fame.

  • 2003/04

    Cardiff Player of the Year.

  • 1999/00

    Wales International Player of the Year.

  • 1995/96

    Charlton Athletic Player of the Year.

  • 1990/91

    Brighton & Hove Albion Player of the Year.

  • 1983

    First ever winner of the Bobby Charlton Soccer Schools.

CAREER STATISTICS

  • Signed professional contract age 16.

  • Made 487 appearances in top two English divisions.

  • 47 International appearances for Wales.

  • Promoted twice to the English Premiership.

  • Championship League Champions 1999/2000 Season.

  • Championship Play-Off Final winner 1998/99 season.

"From a professional playing career to developing opportunities for the next generation. My journey has always been about football, people, and creating pathways to success."