Roberto Gonzalez Bayon (born 8 January 2001), commonly known as Rober, is a Spanish footballer who plays as a forward for Real Betis.
Club Career
Born in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura, Rober joined Real Betis' youth setup in 2013, from Merida CF. On 8 June 2017, he signed his first professional contract with the latter club, running until 2020.
On 20 August 2017, aged just 16, Rober made his senior debut with the reserves by starting and scoring the opener in a 4–1 Segunda Division B home routing of CF Lorca Deportiva. He was a regular starter for the B's during the campaign, which ended in relegation.
On 1 November 2018, Rober made his first team debut at the age of 17, coming on as a late substitute for Takashi Inui in a 1–0 away defeat of Racing de Santander, for the season's Copa del Rey. The following 18 January, he renewed his contract until 2024, with a release clause set on €25 million.
On 3 September 2020, Rober was loaned to Segunda Division side UD Las Palmas, for one year.