Margot Robinne (born 26 April 1991) is a French footballer who plays as a midfielder, winger or striker for Boroondara-Carey Eagles.

Early life

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Robinne made her senior football debut at the age of fifteen.[1]

Education

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Robinne attended the University of Rouen Normandy in France.[2]

Playing career

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Robinne is the first French female player to play in the Australian top flight.[3] In 2021, Robinne signed for Australian side Melbourne City, where she was described as "forged a reputation as a dangerous, impactful substitute".[4]

Style of play

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Robinne operated as a defensive midfielder, attacking midfielder, and winger while playing for Canberra United.[5] She has been described as "known as an intelligent striker with an excellent technical skillset".[6]

Managerial career

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Robinne worked as a technical director of an Australian club and founded a youth academy in Australia with a friend.[7]

Personal life

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Robinne has brothers.[8] She obtained Australian permanent residency.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "How ACL injuries led Margot Robinne and Holly Caspers to Canberra United". canberratimes.com.au (Archived).
  2. ^ "Margot Robinne interns at Cricket Australia". pfa.net.au.
  3. ^ ""Je n'ai jamais signé autant d'autographes que cette année", raconte Margot Robinne, seule Française à jouer pro en Australie". francetvinfo.fr.
  4. ^ "Margot Robinne has already found herself seeing eye to eye with coach Vicki Linton, as a leader and coach herself". theinnersanctum.com.au.
  5. ^ ""We deserved better" - Disappointing campaign frustrates Canberra midfielder Robinne". frontpagefootball.net.
  6. ^ "Margot Robinne - Football Victoria article".
  7. ^ "Margot Robinne, pro en Australie : « Ils ont vraiment préparé la Coupe du monde et l'après »". lequipe.fr.
  8. ^ "Margot Robinne, une Française en Australie : « Les joueuses ici ont un état d'esprit unique »". footeuses.com.
  9. ^ "Imports in the 2022-23 A-League Women's competition". beyond90.com.au.