Robert Hopkins (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert Arthur Hopkins | ||
| Date of birth | 25 October 1961 | ||
| Place of birth | Birmingham, England | ||
| Date of death | 11 January 2026 (aged 64) | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | ||
| Position | Winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1977–1979 | Aston Villa | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1979–1983 | Aston Villa | 3 | (1) |
| 1983–1986 | Birmingham City | 123 | (20) |
| 1986–1987 | Manchester City | 7 | (1) |
| 1987–1989 | West Bromwich Albion | 83 | (11) |
| 1989–1991 | Birmingham City | 50 | (9) |
| 1991–1992 | Shrewsbury Town | 27 | (3) |
| 1992 | Instant-Dict | ||
| 1993 | Colchester United | 14 | (1) |
| 1993–1999 | Solihull Borough | ||
| 1999–???? | Bromsgrove Rovers | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Robert Arthur Hopkins (25 October 1961 – 11 January 2026) was an English professional footballer who played as a winger. In 2012, Hopkins was one of seven former players elected to Birmingham City's Hall of Fame.
He played in more than 300 Football League matches for Aston Villa, Birmingham City (in two spells), Manchester City, West Bromwich Albion, Shrewsbury Town and Colchester United. He also played in Hong Kong for Instant-Dict and for non-League clubs Solihull Borough and Bromsgrove Rovers.