Storm James Roux (/ruː/ ROO;[3] born 13 January 1993) is a professional footballer who plays as a right back for A-League Men club Central Coast Mariners.
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).
[5] 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.
[12] 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.
[20] 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.
[21] 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.
[26][27] In April 2018, Mariners coach Wayne O'Sullivan refused to comment on speculation that Roux could move to Melbourne Victory.
[37] He scored his fourth A-League goal for the Victory in a 5–4 win over Western Sydney Wanderers on 23 April 2021, heading in a corner in the first half.
[40] On 15 May 2022, he scored his first goal after returning to the club, in a loss to Adelaide United in the 2021–22 A-League Men Elimination Finals which ended the Mariners' season.
[46] On 21 January 2024, Roux was sent off for his involvement off the bench in a scuffle late in a win over Melbourne City, having been substituted off earlier in the match.
Storm was a member of the New Zealand U-20 side which won the 2013 OFC U-20 Championship, therefore qualifying for the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey.
[56] New Zealand were eliminated in the semifinals after their win over Vanuatu was overturned by the OFC for fielding an ineligible player, causing the side to miss qualification for the 2016 Olympics.
[57][58] Roux was first named in the New Zealand squad for the two-legged 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification play-off against Mexico in November 2013.