Myles Roberts
Full nameMyles Conrad Roberts[1]
Birth date9 December 2001 (age 24)
Birth placeEngland
PositionGoalkeeper
Height1.93m
CurrentclubWalsall
(on loan from Watford)
Clubnumber1
Youthclubs 1Reading
Years 12018–2019
Clubs 1Reading
Caps 10
Goals 10
Years 22018–2019
Clubs 2→ Wealdstone (loan)
Caps 21
Goals 20
Years 32019
Clubs 3→ Tonbridge Angels (loan)
Caps 35
Goals 30
Years 42020–
Clubs 4Watford
Caps 40
Goals 40
Years 52020
Clubs 5→ Wingate & Finchley (loan)
Caps 56
Goals 50
Years 62021–2022
Clubs 6→ Concord Rangers (loan)
Caps 636
Goals 60
Years 72022–2023
Clubs 7→ Welling United (loan)
Caps 729
Goals 70
Years 82024–2025
Clubs 8→ Partick Thistle (loan)
Caps 819
Goals 80
Years 92025
Clubs 9→ Bristol Rovers (loan)
Caps 90
Goals 90
Years 102025–
Clubs 10→ Walsall (loan)
Caps 1043
Goals 100
Club-update08:54, 3 May 2026 (UTC)

Myles Conrad Roberts (born 12 December 2001) is an English footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for side Walsall on loan from club Watford.[2]

Career

Early career

During his early life, Roberts played as a striker for his local Sunday League team, before transitioning to the goalkeeper position.[citation needed]

Roberts began his professional career at Reading, coming through the club's youth sides. During his time with the club Roberts had short-term loan spells with Wealdstone and Tonbridge Angels.[3]

Watford

After leaving Reading, Roberts signed with Watford in January 2020.[4] Roberts has had multiple loan spells away from Watford, including full seasons with National League South clubs Concord Rangers and Welling United.[5][6] During his time with Welling, Roberts was recalled by Watford in order to train with the club's first team squad.[7] Despite the recall, Roberts still won the Welling United manager's player of the year award.[8][9]

Partick Thistle (loan)

In July 2024 Roberts joined Scottish Championship club Partick Thistle on a season-long loan.[10][11][12][13]

Roberts made his Partick Thistle debut in the opening league game of the 2024–25 season, keeping a clean sheet and earning the man of the match award in a 0–0 home draw with Greenock Morton.[14][15] Roberts won Partick Thistle player of the month in his first month with the club, as voted for by Thistle supporters.[16][17] Roberts once again won Partick Thistle player of the month in October 2024.[18]

Following an impressive first half of the season with Thistle Roberts was recalled by Watford in January 2025.[19][20]

Bristol Rovers (loan)

On 3 February 2025, Roberts joined League One side Bristol Rovers on loan for the remainder of the season.[21] In April 2025, having still yet to make an appearance for the Gas, manager Iñigo Calderón confirmed that Roberts was to expected to return to his parent club for an operation.[22]

Walsall (loan)

On 30 June 2025, Roberts joined League Two side Walsall on a season-long loan deal.[23]

On 22 May 2026, Watford said it was releasing the player.[24]

References

  1. ^ "SQUAD LIST 2023/24 & U21 REGISTERED CONTRACT PLAYERS". English Football League. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
  2. ^ "Myles Roberts | Football Stats | Watford | Age 23 | Soccer Base". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
  3. ^ "Meet Myles Roberts - The Reading FC goalkeeper who thwarted Bracknell". 2018-11-28. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  4. ^ "Young keeper joins Hornets". 30 January 2020.
  5. ^ "Watford's summer ins and outs". BBC Sport. 2021-08-09. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  6. ^ Fish, Hal (2022-05-26). "Watford young player of the season Shaq Forde offered new contract". Herts Live. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  7. ^ "Myles Roberts recalled by Watford". wellingunited.com. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  8. ^ "x.com"
  9. ^ "Awards round-up | Ezennolim scoops double Player of the Year recognition". wellingunited.com
  10. ^ "Myles Roberts joins on loan from Watford". Partick Thistle FC. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  11. ^ Kelly-Hansford, Thomas (2024-07-29). "Watford set to send 22-year-old out on loan". The72 - Football League News. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  12. ^ "Second player agrees season-long loan in Scotland". Watford Observer. 2024-07-29. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  13. ^ "Official: Roberts Heads To Partick Thistle On Loan". www.football-addict.com. 2024-07-29. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  14. ^ "Greenock Morton Reaction: Myles Roberts – 3rd August 2024". Partick Thistle FC. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  15. ^ "Partick Thistle vs Greenock Morton: Scottish Championship". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  16. ^ "Roberts marks debut Jags month with Player of the Month prize". Partick Thistle FC
  17. ^ "On-loan Watford keeper is voted Partick's Player of the Month"
  18. ^ "Myles Roberts bags October McCrea FS Player of the Month prize". Partick Thistle FC
  19. ^ https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/roberts-returns-to-parent-club-watford/
  20. ^ https://twitter.com/watfordfc/status/1876260320857178284?s=21&t=2ZdOAFqOPXKzYoIxnxQaVw
  21. ^ "Bristol Rovers loan goalkeeper Myles Roberts". www.bristolrovers.co.uk. 3 February 2025. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
  22. ^ Hargraves, Daniel (2 April 2025). "Myles Roberts, Jack Hunt, Joel Senior: Bristol Rovers injury latest ahead of Bolton Wanderers". Bristol Post. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  23. ^ "Myles Roberts joins on a season-long loan from Watford". www.saddlers.co.uk. 30 June 2025. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
  24. ^ "Watford: Tom Ince and Nampalys Mendy released by Hornets". BBC Sport. 2026-05-22. Retrieved 2026-05-26.