| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert David Clare | ||
| Date of birth | 28 February 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Belper, England | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Stockport County (commercial manager) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Derby County | |||
| Stockport County | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2000–2004 | Stockport County | 117 | (3) |
| 2004–2005 | Blackpool | 23 | (0) |
| 2005–2008 | Stockport County | 64 | (2) |
| Total | 204 | (5) | |
| International career | |||
| 2002−2003 | England U20 | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Robert Clare (born 28 February 1983) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender.
Clare was born in Belper, Derbyshire. He began his career at Stockport County, where he had progressed through the Centre of Excellence youth system, making his debut as a substitute in a 4–1 defeat at Fulham. He spent one season at Blackpool, before re-joining Stockport.
In August 2004, Clare received a call-up to the England Under-21 squad for their friendly against Ukraine.[1] He was an unused substitute. He played twice for the England under 20 team.[2]
During the 2006–07 season, Clare was part of the Stockport County side that set a record for winning nine games in a row without conceding. He was notable for playing every minute of that nine-game run.
In June 2008, Clare was released from his contract with Stockport County after an injury-plagued year.[3] Injury forced Clare to retire prematurely at the age of 25. He pursued referee and coaching qualifications. He is married and has four children.
