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==Club career==
==Club career==
===Wigan Athletic===
===Wigan Athletic===
Born in [[Barcelona]], [[Catalonia]], 17-year-old Golobart signed for [[Wigan Athletic F.C.|Wigan Athletic]] from [[RCD Espanyol]] on 7 August 2009 as new manager [[Roberto Martínez]] identified him as a future talent.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/5478944/latics-raid-spain-for-duo | title = Latics raid Spain for duo | publisher = [[Sky Sports]] | date = 7 August 2009 | accessdate = 5 August 2019}}</ref> Despite appearances in pre-season [[Exhibition game|friendlies]] and on the [[Substitute (association football)|substitutes bench]], he failed to play a competitive match in his first two seasons at the club, and in August 2011 was loaned to [[Scottish Premier League]] side [[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness Caledonian Thistle]] for six months.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10429~2425824,00.html | title = Roman's road heads North | publisher = Wigan Athletic | date = 19 August 2011 | accessdate = 28 December 2011}}</ref> He made his debut the following day at [[Pittodrie Stadium|Pittodrie]] against [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]],<ref>{{cite web | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/14514669.stm | title = Aberdeen 2–1 Inverness CT | publisher = [[BBC Sport]] | date = 20 August 2011 | accessdate = 20 August 2011}}</ref> but was unaccustomed to the pace of Scottish football and made two significant errors during the 1–2 away loss.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/european/it_s_not_barcelona_but_golobart_is_adapting_to_scottish_football_1_2024924 | title = It's not Barcelona, but Golobart is adapting to Scottish football | newspaper = [[The Scotsman]] | date = 26 December 2011 | accessdate = 28 December 2011}}</ref>
Born in [[Barcelona]], [[Catalonia]], 17-year-old Golobart signed for [[Wigan Athletic F.C.|Wigan Athletic]] from [[RCD Espanyol]] on 7 August 2009 as new manager [[Roberto Martínez]] identified him as a future talent.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/5478944/latics-raid-spain-for-duo|title=Latics raid Spain for duo|publisher=[[Sky Sports]]|date=7 August 2009|accessdate=5 August 2019}}</ref> Despite appearances in pre-season [[Exhibition game|friendlies]] and on the [[Substitute (association football)|substitutes bench]], he failed to play a competitive match in his first two seasons at the club, and in August 2011 was loaned to [[Scottish Premier League]] side [[Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.|Inverness Caledonian Thistle]] for six months.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wiganlatics.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10429~2425824,00.html|title=Roman's road heads North|publisher=Wigan Athletic F.C.|date=19 August 2011|accessdate=28 December 2011}}</ref> He made his debut the following day at [[Pittodrie Stadium|Pittodrie]] against [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/14514669.stm|title=Aberdeen 2–1 Inverness CT|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|date=20 August 2011|accessdate=20 August 2011}}</ref> but was unaccustomed to the pace of Scottish football and made two significant errors during the 1–2 away loss.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/european/it_s_not_barcelona_but_golobart_is_adapting_to_scottish_football_1_2024924|title=It's not Barcelona, but Golobart is adapting to Scottish football|newspaper=[[The Scotsman]]|date=26 December 2011|accessdate=28 December 2011}}</ref>


Golobart scored his first goal for Inverness on 24 December 2011, also against Aberdeen but now in a 2–1 home win.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/16229653.stm | title = Inverness CT 2–1 Aberdeen | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 24 December 2011 | accessdate = 28 December 2011}}</ref> After the game he expressed his desire to extend his loan spell, making his last appearance for the club in a 2–0 victory over [[Hibernian F.C.|Hibernian]].
Golobart scored his first goal for Inverness on 24 December 2011, also against Aberdeen but now in a 2–1 home win.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/16229653.stm|title=Inverness CT 2–1 Aberdeen|publisher=BBC Sport|date=24 December 2011|accessdate=28 December 2011}}</ref> Shortly before the game he had expressed a desire to extend his loan spell,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/13042309.spaniard-golobart-finally-feels-at-home-in-scottish-game/|title=Spaniard Golobart finally feels at home in Scottish game|newspaper=[[The Herald (Glasgow)|The Herald]]|date=10 December 2011|accessdate=2 March 2021}}</ref> which eventually befell under manager [[Terry Butcher]], with the pair having previously been engaged in a heated discussion during training, and he made his last appearance for the club in a 1–0 away victory over [[St Mirren F.C.|St Mirren]] the following May, also winning the Young Player of the Year award.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2016/10/07/former-wigan-defender-recalls-the-time-he-took-on-terry-butcher/|title=Former Wigan defender recalls the time he took on Terry Butcher – and won|publisher=Here Is The City|first=Danny|last=Owen|date=7 October 2016|accessdate=2 March 2021}}</ref>


On 31 August 2012, Golobart joined [[Tranmere Rovers F.C.|Tranmere Rovers]] on a one-month loan deal.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19438039 | title = Tranmere Rovers sign Wigan Athletic's Roman Golobart on loan | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 31 August 2012 | accessdate = 7 November 2012}}</ref> He made his debut a day later in a 4–0 win against [[Colchester United F.C.|Colchester United]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/roman-golobart-desperate-make-good-3334167|title=Roman Golobart desperate to make good impression at Tranmere Rovers FC|newspaper=[[Liverpool Echo]]|first=Nick|last=Hilton|date=6 September 2012|accessdate=22 June 2018}}</ref> but failed to play again for his new team following [[Ash Taylor]]'s early return from injury.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11682/8137642/Golobart-returns-to-Latics | title = Golobart returns to Latics | publisher = Sky Sports | date = 4 October 2012 | accessdate = 7 November 2012}}</ref>
On 31 August 2012, Golobart joined [[Tranmere Rovers F.C.|Tranmere Rovers]] on a one-month loan deal.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19438039|title=Tranmere Rovers sign Wigan Athletic's Roman Golobart on loan|publisher=BBC Sport|date=31 August 2012|accessdate=7 November 2012}}</ref> He made his debut a day later in a 4–0 win against [[Colchester United F.C.|Colchester United]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/roman-golobart-desperate-make-good-3334167|title=Roman Golobart desperate to make good impression at Tranmere Rovers FC|newspaper=[[Liverpool Echo]]|first=Nick|last=Hilton|date=6 September 2012|accessdate=22 June 2018}}</ref> but failed to play again for his new team following [[Ash Taylor]]'s early return from injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11682/8137642/Golobart-returns-to-Latics|title=Golobart returns to Latics|publisher=Sky Sports|date=4 October 2012|accessdate=7 November 2012}}</ref>


Golobart played his first match for Wigan on 5 January 2013, in [[2012–13 FA Cup#Third round proper|the third round]] of the [[FA Cup]] against [[AFC Bournemouth|Bournemouth]].<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20863580 | title = Wigan 1–1 Bournemouth | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 5 January 2013 | accessdate = 5 January 2013}}</ref> He made his [[Premier League]] debut for the Latics that same month, starting at [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]] in a 2–2 draw.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21137488 | title = Stoke 2–2 Wigan | publisher = BBC Sport | first = Gary | last = Rose | date = 29 January 2013 | accessdate = 27 April 2013}}</ref>
Golobart played his first match for Wigan on 5 January 2013, in [[2012–13 FA Cup#Third round proper|the third round]] of the [[FA Cup]] against [[AFC Bournemouth|Bournemouth]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20863580|title=Wigan 1–1 Bournemouth|publisher=BBC Sport|date=5 January 2013|accessdate=5 January 2013}}</ref> He made his [[Premier League]] debut for the Latics that same month, starting at [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]] in a 2–2 draw.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21137488|title=Stoke 2–2 Wigan|publisher=BBC Sport|first=Gary|last=Rose|date=29 January 2013|accessdate=27 April 2013}}</ref>


===FC Köln===
===FC Köln===
At the end of the [[2012–13 Premier League|2012–13 season]], Golobart turned down a new deal with Wigan and signed a three-year contract with [[1. FC Köln]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/2bundesliga/startseite/587848/artikel_golobart-verstaerkt-das-abwehrzentrum.html | title = Golobart verstärkt das Abwehrzentrum |trans-title=Golobart strengthens center of defence | publisher = [[Kicker (sports magazine)|kicker]] | language = de | date = 14 June 2013 | accessdate = 14 June 2013}}</ref> He made his debut in the [[2. Bundesliga]] on 20 July 2013, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–1 away draw against [[Dynamo Dresden]].<ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/2-bundesliga/2-liga-startseite-52368772.bild.html#! | title = Köln-Keeper sorgt für Lachnummer |trans-title=Köln's keeper made himself a laughing stock | newspaper = [[Bild]] | language = de | date = 20 July 2013 | accessdate = 29 December 2013}}</ref>
At the end of the [[2012–13 Premier League|2012–13 season]], Golobart turned down a new deal with Wigan and signed a three-year contract with [[1. FC Köln]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/2bundesliga/startseite/587848/artikel_golobart-verstaerkt-das-abwehrzentrum.html|title=Golobart verstärkt das Abwehrzentrum|trans-title=Golobart strengthens center of defence|publisher=[[kicker (sports magazine)|kicker]]|language=de|date=14 June 2013|accessdate=14 June 2013}}</ref> He made his debut in the [[2. Bundesliga]] on 20 July 2013, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–1 away draw against [[Dynamo Dresden]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/2-bundesliga/2-liga-startseite-52368772.bild.html#!|title=Köln-Keeper sorgt für Lachnummer|trans-title=Köln's keeper made himself a laughing stock|newspaper=[[Bild]]|language=de|date=20 July 2013|accessdate=29 December 2013}}</ref>


In February 2015, Golobart was loaned to [[FC Erzgebirge Aue]] also in the German second division for the remainder of [[2014–15 2. Bundesliga|the campaign]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.fc-erzgebirge.de/index.php?shlink=1659&artins=by_number&artval=10147 | title = FC Erzgebirge künftig mit Golobart und Wood | trans-title = FC Erzgebirge now with Golobart and Wood | publisher = Erzgebirge Aue | language = de | date = 2 February 2015 | accessdate = 11 March 2015}}</ref>
In February 2015, Golobart was loaned to [[FC Erzgebirge Aue]] also in the German second division for the remainder of [[2014–15 2. Bundesliga|the campaign]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fc-erzgebirge.de/index.php?shlink=1659&artins=by_number&artval=10147|title=FC Erzgebirge künftig mit Golobart und Wood|trans-title=FC Erzgebirge now with Golobart and Wood|publisher=Erzgebirge Aue|language=de|date=2 February 2015|accessdate=11 March 2015}}</ref>


===Return to Spain===
===Return to Spain===
On 21 August 2015, Golobart returned to his homeland, signing a one-year deal with the option of a second at third-tier club [[Racing de Ferrol]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/ferrol/2015/08/21/racing-llega-acuerdo-central-roman-golobart/00031440176590006129868.htm|title=El Racing de Ferrol llega a un acuerdo con el central Román Golobart|trans-title=Racing de Ferrol reach an agreement with stopper Román Golobart|newspaper=[[La Voz de Galicia]]|language=es|date=21 August 2015|accessdate=20 November 2016}}</ref> contributing two goals from 36 appearances as they reached the [[2016 Segunda División B playoffs|play-offs]]. The following 23 July, he transferred to fellow league team [[Real Murcia]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.laopiniondemurcia.es/deportes/2016/07/23/roman-golobart-nuevo-refuerzo-defensa/755095.html|title=Román Golobart, un nuevo refuerzo para la defensa grana|trans-title=Román Golobart, a new reinforcement for the ''grana'' defence|newspaper=La Opinión de Murcia|language=es|date=23 July 2016|accessdate=20 November 2016}}</ref>
On 21 August 2015, Golobart returned to his homeland, signing a one-year deal with the option of a second at third-tier club [[Racing de Ferrol]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.lavozdegalicia.es/noticia/ferrol/2015/08/21/racing-llega-acuerdo-central-roman-golobart/00031440176590006129868.htm|title=El Racing de Ferrol llega a un acuerdo con el central Román Golobart|trans-title=Racing de Ferrol reach an agreement with stopper Román Golobart|newspaper=[[La Voz de Galicia]]|language=es|date=21 August 2015|accessdate=20 November 2016}}</ref> contributing two goals from 36 appearances as they reached the [[2016 Segunda División B playoffs|play-offs]]. The following 23 July, he transferred to fellow league team [[Real Murcia]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.laopiniondemurcia.es/deportes/2016/07/23/roman-golobart-nuevo-refuerzo-defensa/755095.html|title=Román Golobart, un nuevo refuerzo para la defensa grana|trans-title=Román Golobart, a new reinforcement for the ''grana'' defence|newspaper=La Opinión de Murcia|language=es|date=23 July 2016|accessdate=20 November 2016}}</ref>


After the latter's defeat to [[Valencia CF Mestalla]] in [[2017 Segunda División B play-offs|the playoffs]], Golobart joined [[Elche CF]] in June 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elchecf.es/noticia/oficial-el-elche-se-refuerza-con-golobart|title=El Elche se refuerza con Golobart|trans-title=Elche bolster with Golobart|publisher=Elche CF|language=es|date=30 June 2017|accessdate=1 April 2018}}</ref> In November, his club warned him over controversial online comments relating to the [[2017–18 Spanish constitutional crisis|political unrest in his native region]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/futbol/elche/2017/11/03/59fc58b3468aeb63298b462a.html|title=Un comentario de un jugador del Elche sobre Franco, Rajoy y Puigdemont indigna a la afición ilicitana|trans-title=A comment by an Elche player on Franco, Rajoy and Puigdemont angers the ''Ilicitano'' supporters|newspaper=[[Marca (newspaper)|Marca]]|language=es|date=3 November 2017|accessdate=1 April 2018}}</ref> The following January, having rescinded his contract at the ''[[Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero]]'', he moved to [[Mérida AD]] also from division three.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.diarioinformacion.com/elche-cf/2018/01/31/golobart-jugara-final-temporada-merida/1983503.html|title=Golobart jugará hasta final de temporada en el Mérida|trans-title=Golobart will play for Mérida until the end of the season|newspaper=Diario Información|language=es|date=1 February 2018|accessdate=1 April 2018}}</ref>
After the latter's defeat to [[Valencia CF Mestalla]] in [[2017 Segunda División B play-offs|the playoffs]], Golobart joined [[Elche CF]] in June 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.elchecf.es/noticia/oficial-el-elche-se-refuerza-con-golobart|title=El Elche se refuerza con Golobart|trans-title=Elche bolster with Golobart|publisher=Elche CF|language=es|date=30 June 2017|accessdate=1 April 2018}}</ref> In November, his club warned him over controversial online comments relating to the [[2017–18 Spanish constitutional crisis|political unrest in his native region]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/futbol/elche/2017/11/03/59fc58b3468aeb63298b462a.html|title=Un comentario de un jugador del Elche sobre Franco, Rajoy y Puigdemont indigna a la afición ilicitana|trans-title=A comment by an Elche player on Franco, Rajoy and Puigdemont angers the ''ilicitano'' supporters|newspaper=[[Marca (newspaper)|Marca]]|language=es|date=3 November 2017|accessdate=1 April 2018}}</ref> The following January, having rescinded his contract at the ''[[Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero]]'', he moved to [[Mérida AD]] also from division three.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.diarioinformacion.com/elche-cf/2018/01/31/golobart-jugara-final-temporada-merida/1983503.html|title=Golobart jugará hasta final de temporada en el Mérida|trans-title=Golobart will play for Mérida until the end of the season|newspaper=Diario Información|language=es|date=1 February 2018|accessdate=1 April 2018}}</ref>


==International career==
==International career==
Golobart represented [[Spain national football team|Spain]] at [[Spain national under-17 football team|under-17 level]]. His first [[Cap (sport)|cap]] came in a 1–1 draw with [[England national under-17 football team|England]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.uefa.com/teamsandplayers/players/player=250006086/profile/index.html | title = Roman Golobart | publisher = UEFA | accessdate = 19 August 2011}}</ref>
Golobart represented [[Spain national football team|Spain]] at [[Spain national under-17 football team|under-17 level]]. His first [[Cap (sport)|cap]] came in a 1–1 draw with [[England national under-17 football team|England]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/teamsandplayers/players/player=250006086/profile/index.html|title=Roman Golobart|publisher=UEFA|accessdate=19 August 2011}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Golobart's father, [[Joan Golobart|Joan]], was also a footballer. He also represented Espanyol, but at senior level.
Golobart's father, [[Joan Golobart|Joan]], was also a footballer. He also represented Espanyol, but at senior level.


Golobart shared his birthdate with fellow Espanyol youth graduate [[Jordi Amat]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.marcadorint.com/apuntes-radio/amat-golobart-pareja-de-centrales/ | title = Amat-Golobart, pareja de centrales |trans-title=Amat-Golobart, stopper duo | publisher = Marcadorint | first = Axel | last = Torres | language = es | date = 3 July 2013 | accessdate = 29 December 2013}}</ref>
Golobart shared his birthdate with fellow Espanyol youth graduate [[Jordi Amat]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marcadorint.com/apuntes-radio/amat-golobart-pareja-de-centrales/|title=Amat-Golobart, pareja de centrales|trans-title=Amat-Golobart, stopper duo|publisher=Marcadorint|first=Axel|last=Torres|language=es|date=3 July 2013|accessdate=29 December 2013}}</ref>


==Club statistics==
==Club statistics==
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{{updated|8 December 2013}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/roman-golobart/143805/|title=Román Golobart|publisher=Soccerway|accessdate=19 August 2011}}</ref>
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==Honours==
==Honours==
'''Wigan Athletic'''
'''Wigan Athletic'''
*[[FA Cup]]: [[2012–13 FA Cup|2012–13]]<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/22409634 | title = FA Cup final: Manchester City 0–1 Wigan Athletic | publisher = BBC Sport | first = Phil | last = McNulty | date = 11 May 2013 | accessdate = 5 August 2019}}</ref>
*[[FA Cup]]: [[2012–13 FA Cup|2012–13]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/22409634|title=FA Cup final: Manchester City 0–1 Wigan Athletic|publisher=BBC Sport|first=Phil|last=McNulty|date=11 May 2013|accessdate=5 August 2019}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 00:59, 2 March 2021

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Golobart and the second or maternal family name is Benet.

Román Golobart
Golobart being presented at FC Köln
Personal information
Full name Román Golobart Benet
Date of birth (1992-03-21) 21 March 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth Barcelona, Spain
Height 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s) Centre back
Team information
Current team
 Doxa
Number 25
Youth career
2006–2009 Espanyol
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2013 Wigan Athletic 3 (0)
2011–2012 → Inverness CT (loan) 22 (2)
2012 → Tranmere Rovers (loan) 1 (0)
2013–2015 1. FC Köln 5 (0)
2013–2015 1. FC Köln II 2 (2)
2015 → Erzgebirge Aue (loan) 4 (0)
2015–2016 Racing Ferrol 34 (1)
2016–2017 Murcia 34 (3)
2017–2018 Elche 12 (0)
2018 Mérida 10 (0)
2018–2019 Nea Salamina 21 (1)
2019–2020 Maccabi Netanya 10 (2)
2020–2021 AEK Larnaca 5 (0)
2021– Doxa 3 (0)
International career
2008 Spain U17 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:50, 1 March 2021 (UTC)

Román Golobart Benet (born 21 March 1992) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Cypriot club Doxa Katokopias FC as a central defender.

Club career

Wigan Athletic

Born in Barcelona, Catalonia, 17-year-old Golobart signed for Wigan Athletic from RCD Espanyol on 7 August 2009 as new manager Roberto Martínez identified him as a future talent.[1] Despite appearances in pre-season friendlies and on the substitutes bench, he failed to play a competitive match in his first two seasons at the club, and in August 2011 was loaned to Scottish Premier League side Inverness Caledonian Thistle for six months.[2] He made his debut the following day at Pittodrie against Aberdeen,[3] but was unaccustomed to the pace of Scottish football and made two significant errors during the 1–2 away loss.[4]

Golobart scored his first goal for Inverness on 24 December 2011, also against Aberdeen but now in a 2–1 home win.[5] Shortly before the game he had expressed a desire to extend his loan spell,[6] which eventually befell under manager Terry Butcher, with the pair having previously been engaged in a heated discussion during training, and he made his last appearance for the club in a 1–0 away victory over St Mirren the following May, also winning the Young Player of the Year award.[7]

On 31 August 2012, Golobart joined Tranmere Rovers on a one-month loan deal.[8] He made his debut a day later in a 4–0 win against Colchester United,[9] but failed to play again for his new team following Ash Taylor's early return from injury.[10]

Golobart played his first match for Wigan on 5 January 2013, in the third round of the FA Cup against Bournemouth.[11] He made his Premier League debut for the Latics that same month, starting at Stoke City in a 2–2 draw.[12]

FC Köln

At the end of the 2012–13 season, Golobart turned down a new deal with Wigan and signed a three-year contract with 1. FC Köln.[13] He made his debut in the 2. Bundesliga on 20 July 2013, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–1 away draw against Dynamo Dresden.[14]

In February 2015, Golobart was loaned to FC Erzgebirge Aue also in the German second division for the remainder of the campaign.[15]

Return to Spain

On 21 August 2015, Golobart returned to his homeland, signing a one-year deal with the option of a second at third-tier club Racing de Ferrol,[16] contributing two goals from 36 appearances as they reached the play-offs. The following 23 July, he transferred to fellow league team Real Murcia.[17]

After the latter's defeat to Valencia CF Mestalla in the playoffs, Golobart joined Elche CF in June 2017.[18] In November, his club warned him over controversial online comments relating to the political unrest in his native region.[19] The following January, having rescinded his contract at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, he moved to Mérida AD also from division three.[20]

International career

Golobart represented Spain at under-17 level. His first cap came in a 1–1 draw with England.[21]

Personal life

Golobart's father, Joan, was also a footballer. He also represented Espanyol, but at senior level.

Golobart shared his birthdate with fellow Espanyol youth graduate Jordi Amat.[22]

Club statistics

As of 8 December 2013[23]
Club statistics
Club Season League Cup League Cup Other Total
App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals
Wigan Athletic 2010–11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011–12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Inverness CT 2011–12 22 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 25 2
Wigan Athletic 2012–13 3 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 8 0
Tranmere Rovers 2012–13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
1. FC Köln 2013–14 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
Total 27 2 8 0 1 0 0 0 36 2

Honours

Wigan Athletic

References

  1. ^ "Latics raid Spain for duo". Sky Sports. 7 August 2009. Retrieved 5 August 2019.
  2. ^ "Roman's road heads North". Wigan Athletic F.C. 19 August 2011. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
  3. ^ "Aberdeen 2–1 Inverness CT". BBC Sport. 20 August 2011. Retrieved 20 August 2011.
  4. ^ "It's not Barcelona, but Golobart is adapting to Scottish football". The Scotsman. 26 December 2011. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
  5. ^ "Inverness CT 2–1 Aberdeen". BBC Sport. 24 December 2011. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
  6. ^ "Spaniard Golobart finally feels at home in Scottish game". The Herald. 10 December 2011. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
  7. ^ Owen, Danny (7 October 2016). "Former Wigan defender recalls the time he took on Terry Butcher – and won". Here Is The City. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
  8. ^ "Tranmere Rovers sign Wigan Athletic's Roman Golobart on loan". BBC Sport. 31 August 2012. Retrieved 7 November 2012.
  9. ^ Hilton, Nick (6 September 2012). "Roman Golobart desperate to make good impression at Tranmere Rovers FC". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
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