Robert Younis (born 14 August 1985) is a Lebanese-Australian

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who played for

Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC is an Australian semi-professional soccer club based in Bonnyrigg, Sydney, New South Wales, currently playing in the NSW League One. The club was founded in 1968 as Avala Sports Club and took its current name in 1992. H ...

and

APIA Leichhardt APIA Leichhardt Football Club, also known simply as APIA (Associazione Poli-sportiva Italo Australiana), is a semi-professional soccer club based in the suburb of Leichhardt, New South Wales, Leichhardt in Sydney, Australia. The club was formed ...

in the New South Wales Premier League. With great success at the club, in 2017 he decided to hang up his boots.

Club career

Younis signed for Adelaide in 2008 after an impressive two seasons for

in the

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which saw him net a phenomenal 38 goals in just 43 appearances. After an indifferent start to his professional career at United, Robert came on as a 78th minute sub against

Perth Glory Perth Glory Football Club is an Australian professional soccer club based in Perth, Western Australia. It competes in the country's premier men's competition, A-League Men, under licence from Australian Professional Leagues. Founded in 19 ...

and made an immediate impact setting up Brazilian Alemão to equalise in the eventual 2–1 win.United go top
In April 2009, a goal shy Robbie was released from Adelaide United by mutual consent. He has since re-signed with former club, APIA Leichhardt for the 2009 NSW Premier League season. As of 26 April 2009, Robbie has played 7 games for APIA and has yet to score a goal. On 2 May 2009, Younis finally got on the scoresheet with a well taken penalty against bitter rivals Marconi Stallions. Robbie continues to lead the line for APIA and had an exceptional 2010 season where he banged home 16 goals. Younis has signed for the

Bonnyrigg White Eagles Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC is an Australian semi-professional soccer club based in Bonnyrigg, Sydney, New South Wales, currently playing in the NSW League One. The club was founded in 1968 as Avala Sports Club and took its current name in 1992. H ...

for the 2012 NSWPL season. During Robbie’s time at the eagles, he played a major role within the succession of the club. In 2012

were crowned premiers having 15 more points then second place

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. They did fall short losing 3-1 to

Marconi Stallions Marconi Stallions Football Club is an Australian semi-professional soccer club based in Fairfield, Sydney, New South Wales. The club has been crowned Australian champion four times. The Stallions are the soccer team of Club Marconi, a social ...

. The next time they appeared in the final stage in 2014 losing the semi final. 2015 was the year Younis won it for the Eagles, scaring a magnificent free kick outside a few yards from the box. The fans loved him, he wasn’t quick but he has an amazing touch that did not disappoint the support from the Avala Boys.

Career statistics

(''Correct as of 22 December 2008'') ¹ – included

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final series statistics
² – includes

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statistics;

Asian Champions League The AFC Champions League (abbreviated as ACL) is an annual continental club football competition organised by the Asian Football Confederation, and contested by Asia's top-division football clubs. It is the most prestigious club competition ...

statistics included in season commencing after group stages.

References

External links

Oz Football profile
1985 births Living people A-League Men players Australian soccer players Adelaide United FC players Bonnyrigg White Eagles FC players National Premier Leagues players Association football forwards {{Australia-footy-forward-stub