Roberto Corbin
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Roberto Corbin (born April 19, 1953) is a Panamanian soccer player who is known for being the first Panamanian player to play in Europe.
He currently works for Panama's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
[edit] Club
Corbin started his soccer career in Panama with Atletico Panama from 1978 to 1979 before moving to Switzerland (by recommendation of his Panamanian coach, Luis Bidú) in October of 1979. Corbin first tried with Chenois and later he settled for Etoile Espagnole, Swiss team of the Challenge League (Second Division). But he left shortly after having a dispute with his fellow team mates to Urania Geneve Sport FC, of the Third Division were he played from 1981-1984, Urania Geneve Sport FC became champion of the Third Division.
He returned to Panama in 1985 to play with Tauro F.C. in the opening championships of ANAPROF, were they were crowned on 1989.
[edit] National team
As for the Panama national football team, Corbin didn't get the chance to play much, though when he was younger, he participated on a national sub-20 championship which he became lead striker with 29 goals in 1971.
[edit] External link
- Roberto Corbin article (in Spanish)
