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Antonee Robinson: the USMNT’s flying left-back

Antonee Robinson in action for the USMNT ahead of the World Cup 2026

Antonee Robinson is one of the most dangerous attacking left-backs in the world, and he gives the USMNT relentless pace and energy down the left. A product of the Everton academy, Robinson made his name at Fulham, where his overlapping runs and crossing have turned him into a genuine Premier League star. At a home World Cup, he is a nailed-on starter for the United States.

From Everton to Fulham

Robinson came through at Everton but built his career elsewhere, with loan spells at Bolton and Wigan giving him the senior minutes he needed. A move to Fulham was the making of him, and he has grown into one of the best left-backs in England, combining defensive grit with a huge attacking output. The table below covers his main club spells in our database.

ClubAppsTackles wonInterceptionsClearancesAerial duels won
Bolton Wanderers45364810133
Wigan Athletic2529348642
Fulham226275364534260

What the numbers say

Robinson’s Fulham record is enormous: across 226 appearances he won 275 tackles, made 364 interceptions and added 534 clearances, with 260 aerial duels won on top. That is the workload of a left-back who defends his flank ferociously, and it comes alongside the pace that makes him so dangerous going forward. Few fullbacks anywhere cover as much ground at both ends.

Antonee Robinson and the USMNT

For the United States, Robinson is the engine down the left for head coach Mauricio Pochettino, bombing forward to support the attack and recovering with his pace. He operates just ahead of Tim Ream on the left of the back line, a familiar partnership that adds balance. See where he fits in our USMNT roster guide.

USA 4-1 Paraguay and what is next

Robinson was busy down the left in the opener, completing three dribbles and staying solid defensively as the United States beat Paraguay 4-1 at SoFi Stadium. Read the full USA vs Paraguay player ratings. Next up is Australia in Seattle on June 19. Planning to go? See our World Cup 2026 tickets guide. For the bigger picture, see our World Cup 2026 hub and the latest World Cup 2026 winner odds, with more at U.S. Soccer. Must be 21+ and present in a state where betting is legal. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

Who is Antonee Robinson?

Antonee Robinson is an American left-back for Fulham and a first-choice fullback for the USMNT. Known for his blistering pace, he is one of the most productive attacking left-backs in the Premier League.

What clubs has Antonee Robinson played for?

Robinson came through the Everton academy, had loan spells at Bolton and Wigan in England, and has since become a mainstay at Fulham in the Premier League.

What position does Antonee Robinson play?

He is a left-back, an explosive, overlapping fullback who combines relentless attacking running with strong, aggressive defending down the left.

How did Antonee Robinson play in the World Cup opener?

Robinson was busy down the left in the 4-1 win over Paraguay, completing three dribbles and staying steady defensively.