team roster 2008 season stats GP Goals Assists 17 1 3 name: Laurent Robert position: M height: 5-8 weight:132 Birthdate: May 21, 1975 Hometown: last club: Derby County (England)

Regular Season Stats

year	team	gp	gs	min	g	a	sht	sog	fc	fs	c	ej
2008	Toronto FC	17	16	1,364	1	3	31	14	8	20	4	1
Career		17	16	1,364	1	3	31	14	8	20	4	1

Most Recent Video Highlights

date	teams	video description
04/19/08	Real Salt Lake @ Toronto FC	Real Salt Lake @ Toronto FC: Laurent Robert Goal 04/19/08

Laurent Robert signed for Toronto FC in April 2008 after being released from his contact at Derby County in the English Premier League. Robert made his TFC debut on April 5th in a 4-1 loss at D.C. United.

Professional:

Robert, 32, is a proven veteran with a resume that lists a number of Europe’s biggest clubs including Newcastle United, Benfica, and Paris Saint Germain. Robert’s biggest career move came when the winger signed with one of England’s most storied teams, Newcastle United, where he played under current Toronto FC head coach John Carver. Robert joined the Magpies in 2001 from Paris St. Germain for a fee of 9.5 million pounds and quickly became recognized as having one of the most powerful shots in the league and clinical in dead ball situations. He made 181 appearances (in all competitions) for the club, scoring 32 goals. At Newcastle he participated in a number of big European competitions such as the Champions League, and UEFA Cup qualification.

Robert started his career at Montpellier in 1994 (France, Ligue 1) before making a move to Paris Saint-Germain in 1999. While with PSG he went to the League Cup Finals in 2000.

International:

Robert made his debut for France’s National team on August 18, 1999 against Northern Ireland. He was also part of the squad’s 2001 FIFA’s Confederation Cup victory over Japan. He appeared a total of nine times for France, scoring once in France’s 4-0 win over Turkey on November 15, 2000.