Antonee Robinson's parents and bio: Exploring the life and achievements of the rising soccer star

Antonee Robinson's parents and bio: Exploring the life and achievements of the rising soccer star

Lenah Ann
updated at January 18, 2024 at 5:14 PM

Antonee Robinson is an American-based professional soccer player who plays for Fulham FC in the English top-tier league and the United States national team as a left-back. He is widely recognized as one of the world's top defenders due to his remarkable understanding of the game. Many people want to know about their favourite celebrities' lives, so Antonee Robinson's parents are among the most searched topics on the internet.

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Antonee Robinson during the Premier League match against Chelsea FC at Stamford Bridge on 13 January 2024 in London, England. Photo: Sebastian Frej (Modified by author)
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The famous soccer star began his youth career at Everton and later debuted as a senior player for the club in 2017. He rose to stardom playing for various English clubs such as Wigan Athletic, Fulham, and Bolton Wanderers. Here is everything you need to know about the achievements and biography of the rising soccer star.

Antonee Robinson's profile summary

Full name

Antonee Robinson

Date of birth

8 August 1997

Age

26 years (as of January 2024)

Place of birth

Milton Keynes, England

Nationality

English-American

Ethnicity

Mixed

Religion

Christianity

Zodiac sign

Leo

Height

6 feet or 183 centimetres

Weight

154 pounds or 70 kilograms

Hair colour

Black

Eye colour

Dark brown

Relationship status

In a relationship

Partner

Darcy Myers

Kid(s)

Atlas

Siblings

Sean, Holly

Occupation

Professional football player

Clubs

Everton, Wigan Athletic, Fulham

Position

Left-back

Years active

2015 - present

Greatest achievement(s)

EFL Championship, CONCACAF Nations League

Net worth

$2 million

Social media

Instagram, X (Twitter)

Antonee Robinson's parents

Antonee Robinson (age 26 years as of January 2024) was born to his father, Marlon, and mother on 8 August 1997 in Milton Keynes, England. Unfortunately, not much is known about his mother, but it is reported his father was born in England and has Jamaican ancestry.

Antonee's father, Marlon Robinson, moved to White Plains, New York, during his childhood. He was a standout on Duke University's soccer team from 1981 to 1984 and helped the Dukes advance to the NCAA final in 1982.

During his time in the United States, Marlon acquired American citizenship, which he was then able to pass on to Antonee. Growing up, Antonee has made occasional trips to the United States and holds particular fondness for his family trips to Florida and one trip to Texas to play with Everton at the Dallas Cup.

Antonee Robinson's net worth

According to sources, the renowned Fulham's left-back has an estimated net worth of $2 million as of January 2024. Most of his earnings come from his professional soccer career, including his wage and endorsement contracts.

In addition to playing for Wigan Athletic, Everton, and Fulham, he has represented the US national team in international competitions. His affiliations with well-known companies like Gatorade and Adidas have also increased his net worth.

Antonee Robinson's salary

The famous soccer player signed a 5-year contract that will expire on 30 June 2028 with Fulham FC. In 2024, he takes home a base salary of $67,553 per week, which amounts to $3,512,794 per year, while carrying a cap hit of $3,512,794.

Antonee Robinson's stats

In his entire career, the Fulham defender has made 258 appearances for various clubs he has played for and scored 4 goals with 17 assists. He has received 39 yellow cards and 1 red card. He has played an average of 21.572 minutes per game.

Antonee Robinson's injury

The famous soccer star has gone through a series of injuries in his career and has thus been sidelined most of the time. During his years with Everton U18, he missed some matches due to injury but eventually played for the U21 team.

He had another injury on the knee that required surgery, keeping him out of action for most of the 2015/16 campaign. His recent injury came during the international break, and was thus not included in the squad.

Antonee Robinson's wife

The Fulham defender's wife is Darcy Myers. Before they tied the knot, they dated for more than three years. He proposed to Darcy in March 2022, and together, they have a baby girl named Atlas, who was born in December 2021.

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Robinson in action during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match against Everton at Goodison Park on 19 December 2023 in Liverpool, England. Photo: Richard Heathcote
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Since Darcy is a private person, little is known about her family apart from the few photos of her family and travel she shared on social media. The well-known soccer star posted a touching message to his fiancée on Instagram on their third anniversary.

Three years later, not a day goes by that I don't feel blessed to have met you. Happy anniversary, my love.

Miles Robinson and Antonee Robinson

Miles and the Fulham defender are not family members even though they share the same nationality, surname, resemblance and sport.

Both soccer players are defenders who compete internationally for the United States of America national soccer team. They have shared the field several times.

Antonee Robinson's Instagram

The renowned football player is one dynamic and sought-after personality who boasts significant fan bases across social media platforms. As of January 2024, he has over 121k followers on Instagram and 35.3k on X (Twitter).

Fans can find most of Antonee Robinson's photos on his social media platforms to glimpse his life on and off the pitch.

Frequently asked questions

As a defender, he depends on his speed and agility to help his team in offensive and defensive roles. He has put a lot of effort into his physical conditioning to keep himself healthy. Here are some of the frequently asked questions about him.

1. Why do they call Antonee Robinson Jedi?

The Englishman got his nickname when he was five years old because he was obsessed with the Star Wars franchise.

2. How many Americans have played for Fulham?

Eleven of the sixteen American players who have played for Fulham have represented their country at the highest level on the global stage.

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Antonee during the Premier League match against Liverpool FC at Anfield on 3 December 2023 in Liverpool, England. Photo: Visionhaus
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Four players have been at Fulham without appearing on the first team, while twelve have participated in first-team action.

3. Who did Robinson play for before Fulham?

The renowned icon nearly signed with AC Milan before deciding to sign with Fulham in 2020 in a $13 million deal from Wigan Athletic.

4. Who is Fulham's top earner?

The highest-paid player at Fulham is Raul Jimenez, who signed a $127,459 per-week contract after leaving Wolves. Fulham players take home an average salary of $3,167,378 annually.

5. What is Robinson's rating on FIFA 23?

In FIFA 23, the famous star has a potential score of 77 and an overall rating of 75. He has earned a 3-star skill moves rating and loves to shoot with his left foot.

Final word

Antonee Robinson's parents influenced his career path, and he has often talked about his positive football upbringing and their support throughout his journey. In soccer, he is still seen as a young talent with a bright future. In his professional career, he has already accomplished several significant goals, such as playing in the Premier League and representing the US national team.

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Lenah Ann
Lenah Ann is a Kenyan-based content creator with 2 years of experience. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Media and Communication from Dedan Kimathi, Kenya in 2021.