Defender
Antonee Robinson
6'0"
Profile of USMNT defender Antonee Robinson. Full career stats, club history (Everton, Bolton Wanderers, Wigan Athletic, Fulham), and US Soccer Players news analysis.
Caps: 50 | Goals: 4
Nicknamed “Jedi” for his love of Star Wars and his ability to pull off the impossible, Antonee Robinson has evolved into one of the most dynamic left-backs in the world. A product of the Everton academy who overcame a career-threatening heart issue early in his career, Robinson found his home at Fulham, where he became a fan favorite for his blistering speed and overlapping runs. His relentless consistency for both club and country earned him the 2024 US Soccer Male Player of the Year award. Renowned for his trademark back-flip celebration and elite crossing ability, Robinson is the undisputed first-choice left back for the USMNT.
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USMNT Experience
2025
Named the 2024 US Soccer Player of the Year in January. Started the Concacaf Nations League Semifinal against Panama on March 20 (1-0 loss) and the 3rd-Place Match against Canada on March 23 (2-1 loss). Started the friendly against Turkey on June 7 (0-0 draw) and the group stage opener against Trinidad & Tobago on June 15 (5-0 win). He also started the group match against Haiti on June 22 (2-1 win) and the quarterfinal victory over Costa Rica on June 29 (2-2, 4-3 penalties). He maintained his spot in the lineup for the semifinal against Guatemala on July 2 (2-1 win) and started the Gold Cup final against Mexico on July 6 (1-2 loss). Started friendlies against the Korea Republic (0-2 loss, Sep 6) and Japan (2-0 win, Sep 9). He also featured in the October window, starting against Ecuador (1-1 draw, Oct 10) and Australia (2-1 win, Oct 14).
2024
Robinson cemented his status as a world-class defender, winning the US Soccer Male Player of the Year award. He started in the Concacaf Nations League semifinal win over Jamaica (1-1, 3-1 AET) and the final against Mexico on March 24, helping keep a clean sheet in the 2-0 victory to lift the trophy. At Copa America, he started all three group stage matches: the 2-0 win over Bolivia (Jun 23), the 1-2 loss to Panama (Jun 27), and the 0-1 loss to Uruguay (Jul 1). He also started the high-profile friendly against Brazil (1-1 draw) on June 12. In the fall, he started Mauricio Pochettino's first match in charge against Panama (2-0 win, Oct 12) and the Nations League Quarterfinal matches against Jamaica in November (1-0 win and 4-2 win).
2023
Started the Nations League Semifinal against Mexico (3-0 win, Jun 15) and the Final against Canada (2-0 win, Jun 18), playing a key role in the team's second consecutive title. In the fall, he found his scoring touch, notably scoring in back-to-back games against Trinidad & Tobago in the Nations League Quarterfinals: a 3-0 win on November 16 and a 1-2 loss on November 20 with the USA advancing 4-2 on aggregate).
2022
Started in the World Cup qualifier against El Salvador on Jan 27 and scored. Started against Canada on Jan 30 and Honduras on Feb 2. Started against Mexico on Mar 24, Panama on Mar 27, and Costa Rica on Mar 30. Started against Morocco on Jun 1 and subbed on against Uruguay on Jun 5. Started against Grenada in the Nations League on Jun 10 and El Salvador on Jun 14. Named to the World Cup squad on Nov 9. Started against Wales on Nov 21, England on Nov 25, and Iran on Nov 29. Started against the Netherlands in the round of 16 on Dec 3.
2021
Subbed on against Jamaica on Mar 25 and started against Northern Ireland on Mar 28. Started against Honduras in the Nations League semifinal on Jun 3. Started against Costa Rica on Jun 9. Subbed on at El Salvador on Sep 3. Started and assisted against Canada on Sep 5. Subbed on and scored at Honduras on Sep 8. Started against Jamaica on Oct 7 and Costa Rica on Oct 13. Started against Mexico on Nov 12. Started against Jamaica on Nov 16.
2020
Started against Wales on Nov 12.
2019
Started against Jamaica on Jun 5
2018
Debuted on May 28 against Bolivia. Started at France on Jun 9. Started against Brazil on Sep 7 and assisted in the 1-0 win over Mexico on Sep 11. Started in the 4-2 loss to Colombia on Oct 11 and the 1-1 draw with Peru on Oct 16.
Professional Experience
2024-25
Played in 36 games for Fulham with ten assists, finishing 11th in the Premier League.
2023-24
Made 37 appearances with Fulham, finishing 13th. Named Fulham's player of the season.
2022-23
Played in 35 games for Fulham, finishing 10th in the Premier League.
2021-22
Stayed with Fulham in the Championship, winning promotion to the Premier League with a 1st-place finish. Played in 36 league games, scoring twice.
2020-21
Moved to Fulham where he made 28 appearances in a relegation season.
2019-20
Transferred from Everton to Wigan, playing in 30 games in the Championship.
2018-19
Loaned to Wigan Athletic, playing 26 games.
2017-18
On loan to Bolton Wanderers, played in 30 games.
Youth and College
Born in Milton Keynes, England, Robinson joined the Everton academy at age 11. Although he never made a senior appearance for the Toffees, he was a standout in their youth setup, winning the U-18 Player of the Season award. He qualified for the USMNT through his father, Marlon.
