Robert Walker (born 6 March 1987 in Örebro) is a retired Swedish football player.[1] Son of manager Pat Walker, Robert has played for Swedish underage teams, but is also eligible to represent the Republic of Ireland.[2] Walker was the second most effective goalscorer (goals/min) in the Swedish Allsvenskan 2007.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 March 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Örebro, Sweden | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1994 | Varbergs BoIS | ||
| 1994–1998 | Kalmar FF | ||
| 1998–2000 | ÖSK Ungdom | ||
| 2001–2004 | GIF Sundsvall | ||
| 2005 | Örebro SK | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2009 | Örebro SK | 38 | (5) |
| 2009 | → Åtvidaberg (loan) | 11 | (3) |
| 2010–2011 | Jönköpings Södra IF | 41 | (3) |
| 2012–2014 | BK Forward | 58 | (15) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
In March 2009 Walker was loaned to Åtvidabergs FF until 30 June 2009. He was given the number 6 shirt. During his loan spell at Åtvidaberg, he played 11 times and scored two goals. In February 2010 Walker joined Superettan side Jönköpings Södra IF having seen out his Örebro contract, which expired in January. While at Jönköpings Södra, Walker helped them avoid relegation in 2010 by scoring in a relegation play-off against IK Sirius. During the 2011 season Walker scored three goals as J-Södra again avoided relegation. He left the club at the end of 2011.
In 2012 Walker joined Örebro-based side BK Forward on a free transfer.
References
edit- ^ "Robert Walker". svenskfotboll.se (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2010-07-29.
- ^ Fitzmaurice, Aidan (21 March 2013). "If Ireland can control Zlatan you have a chance". Evening Herald. Archived from the original on 12 December 2013. Retrieved 25 December 2013.
External links
edit- Robert Walker at the Swedish Football Association (in Swedish) (archive)
- Robert Walker club team profile at SvFF (in Swedish) (archived)
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