Jason Roberts

Jason Roberts has successfully transitioned from a distinguished professional football career to a leadership role in football development and community impact. After playing a pivotal role in Wigan Athletic’s promotion to the Premier League in the 2004-05 season and scoring the club’s first-ever Premier League goal, Jason Roberts went on to establish a distinguished career as a professional footballer and a dedicated leader in sports development. Roberts began his senior career with Hayes in 1995, followed by impactful loan spells including with Torquay United and Bristol City. He solidified his reputation at Bristol Rovers from 1998 to 2000, where he scored an impressive 38 goals.

This strong performance led to a club-record move to West Bromwich Albion in July 2000, contributing to their promotion to the Premier League. Roberts continued his top-flight career with Blackburn Rovers from 2006 to 2012, making 156 appearances and scoring 28 goals, an impactful period that also saw him experience European football. Demonstrating his commitment beyond the pitch, Roberts founded the Jason Roberts Foundation in 2007, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing sports opportunities for youth in the UK and Grenada. For his extensive services to sport and community, he was awarded an MBE in the 2010 New Year Honours.

Roberts’ ongoing work at CONCACAF continues to amplify his enduring commitment to the sport, building upon the foundations laid during his playing days and through his charitable efforts. His strategic leadership drives programs designed to enhance player pathways, coach education, and competition structures, ensuring long-term impact on football development at all levels. Through these efforts, Roberts consistently demonstrates his vision for a more inclusive and globally competitive future for football.