Storm Roux

Roux came close to scoring with a stinging shot in the 75th minute and coach Ian Ferguson was pleased with his performance saying post match, "I thought Storm Roux did well when he came on".

Storm James Roux (born 13 January 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a right back for A-League Men club Central Coast Mariners.

Born in South Africa, he plays for the New Zealand national team.

Roux played youth football with Sorrento, Football West National Training Centre and Perth Glory youth before making his professional debut with Perth Glory.

He played for Football West National Training Centre in the Western Australia State League Premier Division in 2012, in which the NTC was a non-competitive team (unable to receive competition points).

He was subsequently moved to the senior squad for the remainder of the 2012–13 season, having spent the previous three seasons in the Glory's youth team.

In 2013, he joined Central Coast Mariners, where he made over 100 appearances before joining Melbourne Victory in 2018.

He returned to Central Coast Mariners in 2021.

Roux made his debut for the New Zealand national team in 2013, having previously represented New Zealand U-20, including at the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Roux was born in South Africa but moved to New Zealand aged three.

He later moved again, to Australia, in his early teens.

Despite his multinational childhood, Storm has stated that he considers himself to be primarily a New Zealander, but retains ties to all three nations.

In New Zealand, Roux attended Mount Albert Grammar School.

Roux played junior football for Sorrento after arriving in Australia, before joining Football West National Training Centre and Perth Glory youth.

On 26 January 2013, Roux made his A-League debut, coming on as a substitute in Perth Glory's 1–0 loss to Brisbane Roar.

On 8 June 2013, Roux signed a two-year deal with reigning A-League Champions Central Coast Mariners.

His competitive debut came in the Mariners' first game of the 2013–14 season, a 1–1 draw with Western Sydney Wanderers, with Roux earning praise from coach Graham Arnold for his performance.

He scored his first goal for the club and the only goal of the game in a win over Wellington Phoenix in December 2013 with a calm finish from close-range.

Strong performances saw Roux named the December nominee for the A-League Young Footballer of the Year award for 2013–14.

The award was eventually given to Adam Taggart.

Roux had a solid first season for the Mariners, becoming a regular member of the starting side under new coach Phil Moss.

In July 2014, Roux signed a new contract with the Mariners until 2017.

Roux was selected by fan vote to play for the A-League All Stars in 2014 against Juventus.

He came on as a second-half substitute for Manny Muscat in a 3–2 loss.

On 30 January 2016, Roux scored his second goal for the Mariners, again in a win over Wellington, playing a one-two with Luis García before chipping the 'keeper.

On 21 February 2016, Roux fell awkwardly whilst attempting to block a shot in a game against Melbourne City, resulting in a broken fibula, damaged ligaments and a dislocated shoulder, ruling him out for the remainder of the season.

He returned to training in June 2016 ahead of the 2016–17 season.

Roux captained the Mariners for the first time in a draw with Western Sydney Wanderers on 29 October 2016 in the absence of regular captain Nick Montgomery, and was named man of the match for his performance.

In April 2017, he extended his contract with the club until mid-2019.

Roux made his 100th A-League appearance in a draw with Adelaide United on 7 February 2018, and made his 100th league appearance for the Mariners one week later.

In April 2018, Mariners coach Wayne O'Sullivan refused to comment on speculation that Roux could move to Melbourne Victory.

Roux was granted a release from the club on 18 April 2018 to pursue other opportunities.

Roux would later say he had felt "stale" at the Mariners following multiple unsuccessful seasons for the club and Roux's injury issues.

Two months after his release from Central Coast Mariners, Roux signed a two-year contract with Melbourne Victory.

Roux made his Victory A-League debut in October 2018, setting up a goal for Keisuke Honda in a 2–1 loss in the Melbourne Derby against Melbourne City in their opening game of the 2018–19 A-League.

He scored his first goal for the Victory a week later, heading in a corner from Honda in a 3–2 loss to Perth Glory.

He scored his second goal for the Victory on 15 January 2019, again from a corner, in a 5–0 win over Brisbane Roar.

Roux was a regular starter at right back in his first season with the Victory.

Roux played his 150th A-League game on 25 July 2020, in the Victory's first game following postponement of the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, scoring a header in a 2–1 loss to Western United.

In September 2020, Roux signed an extension with the Victory to the end of the 2020–21 season.