| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Bobby Gonzales | ||
| Date of birth | January 15, 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Sabah, Malaysia | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Playing position | Attacking Midfielder, Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Sabah FA | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002–2003 | Sabah FA President Cup's Team | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2003–2008 | Sabah | 40 | (20) |
| 2009 | DPMM FC | ? | (?) |
| 2009 | KL PLUS | 14 | (4) |
| 2009–2010 | Sabah | 35 | (15) |
| 2011 | Sarawak | 21 | (16) |
| 2012– | Sabah | ||
| National team | |||
| 2003-2004 | Malaysia U-19 | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of May 24, 2011. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Bobby Gonzales (born on January 15, 1984) is a Malaysian footballer from state of Sabah. He is now playing as a striker for Sabah FA in the Super League Malaysia.
Bobby Gonzales started his professional career with Sabah during 2003 Malaysian League by making his debut against Terengganu FA.[1] He was part of the squad that finished as runners-up in the 2003 Malaysia Cup. He also represented the Malaysia youth team for 2001 Asian School Championship in Kuala Lumpur where Malaysia finish third and the 2004 AFC Youth Championship.
During the 2007–08 season, Gonzales scored 13 goals to become Sabah all season top scorer with André Scotti Ossemer.[2] His performances earned him a call-up for national under 23 preparation for 2007 SEA Games. He however failed to earn a place in the squad.
For the 2009 season, Gonzales joined a team based in Brunei, DPMM FC.[3] However, DPMM FC had to pulled out of Malaysia Super League 2009 due to suspension in late November for not complying with Registrar of Societies (RoS) rules. He later sign for KL PLUS FC.[4] He made his debut against Terengganu FA and scored a spectacular 25 meter goal.[5]
Due to an injury in mid season, he missed half of Super League season and only made his return in Malaysia Cup. After the season ended, he returned to Sabah and joined the state team for 2010 Malaysian League season. He was dropped from the Sabah squad after the end of the league season.[6]
For the 2011 Malaysia Premier League season, he joins Sarawak.[7] After a superb season with Sarawak, where he helped the team to second place in Premier League and win promotion to 2012 Super League Malaysia by scoring 16 league goals, he leaves the team and returned to Sabah for the next season.[8]