Jason Roberts is a retired professional footballer and Grenada international who has built a reputation as an inspiring and impactful keynote speaker. Known for his powerful storytelling and deep insights into the world of football and beyond, Jason engages audiences with tales of his journey from grassroots football to the pinnacle of the sport. His biggest achievement is the founding of the Jason Roberts Foundation, which focuses on using sport to promote social inclusion and community development.
Jason' early career began in the rough-and-tumble world of lower league football. He started his professional journey with Hayes FC before moving to Wolverhampton Wanderers. From this his loan spell at Torquay United in 1998 proved fruitful, with Jason scoring 6 goals in 13 appearances. This caught the attention of Bristol Rovers, who signed him in 1998. During his time at Rovers, Jason truly began to shine, scoring 48 goals in 78 appearances, becoming one of the most feared strikers in the lower leagues.
In 2000, Jason moved to West Bromwich Albion for a then-club record fee of £2 million. He played a pivotal role in helping the club secure promotion to the Premier League in 2002, contributing 26 goals over two seasons. Jason later joined Wigan Athletic in 2004, where he enjoyed arguably his best spell, scoring 37 goals in 85 appearances and helping the club achieve promotion to the Premier League for the first time in their history. His performances were crucial in Wigan’s remarkable run to the League Cup final in 2006. In addition to his club successes, he earned 12 caps for Grenada, scoring 5 goals. He was awarded an MBE for his services to sport and the community, recognising his contributions both on and off the pitch. His work with the Jason Roberts Foundation has seen him honoured globally, most recently for his ongoing commitment to social justice through sport.
Jason Roberts is a speaker who brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to any event. He discusses a range of topics, from leadership and teamwork to overcoming adversity and the importance of community engagement. His talks are a compelling mix of personal anecdotes, professional insights, and a strong message of social responsibility, making him a valuable addition to any speaking roster.
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Jason Roberts’ Official Speaker Topics are listed below:
- Social Inclusion and Sport
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Overcoming Adversity
- Community Engagement and Development
- The Role of Sport in Social Justice
- 2023/2024 – Active in work for football development and social advocacy as the Director of Development at CONCACAF
- 2012 – Key player in Reading FC's promotion to the Premier League
- 2010 – Awarded MBE for services to sport and the community
- 2010 – Received the PFA Player in the Community Award
- 2006 – Reached the League Cup final with Wigan Athletic
- 2004-2006 – Scored 37 goals in 85 appearances for Wigan Athletic
- 2004 – Promoted to Premier League with Wigan Athletic
- 2002 – Promoted to Premier League with West Bromwich Albion
- 2000-2002 – Scored 26 goals for West Bromwich Albion
- 1999 – Selected for the PFA Team of the Year (Second Division)
- 1998-2000 – Scored 48 goals in 78 appearances for Bristol Rovers
- 1998 – Joined Bristol Rovers, becoming the club's top scorer
- 1998 – Scored 6 goals in 13 appearances for Torquay United
- 1997 – Signed by Wolverhampton Wanderers
- 1997 – Debut in professional football with Hayes FC
- 2011-2013 – Scored crucial goals for Reading FC in their Premier League campaigns
- 2007-2012 – 12 caps and 5 goals for Grenada
- 2006 – Scored in Wigan’s run to their first-ever major cup final
- 2005 – Wigan Athletic Player of the Season
- 2000 – West Bromwich Albion record signing at £2 million
