Sean Dominic Robertson (born 6 June 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City.
 Robertson with Crewe Alexandra in 2023 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sean Dominic Robertson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 6 June 2001[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Wandsworth, England[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Derry City | ||
| Number | 29 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2022 | Crystal Palace | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2024 | Forest Green Rovers | 15 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Crewe Alexandra (loan) | 10 | (0) |
| 2024– | Derry City | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:31, 23 August 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
editRobertson started his career in the Academy at Crystal Palace, and had trials with Sheffield United and Derby County.[2]
Forest Green Rovers
editIn August 2022, he signed for Forest Green Rovers, with head coach Ian Burchnall noting the youngster's versatility.[3] He made his professional debut on 6 August 2022, coming on as a 61st-minute substitute for Kyle McAllister in a 2–1 defeat to Ipswich Town at The New Lawn,[4] before joining Crewe Alexandra on loan in January 2023 until the end of the season.[5] Robertson was sent off in his third Crewe appearance, in a 2–2 draw at Crawley Town on 11 February 2023.[6]
Following back-to-back relegations, Robertson was released at the end of the 2023–24 season.[7]
Derry City
editOn 23 August 2024, Robertson signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City.[8]
Style of play
editRobertson can play as a wing-back, as a winger, or as part of a front three.[9]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played on 23 August 2024
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Crystal Palace U21 | 2021–22[10] | — | — | — | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||
| Forest Green Rovers | 2022–23[11] | EFL League One | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023–24[12] | League Two | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3[a] | 0 | 17 | 1 | |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 25 | 1 | ||
| Crewe Alexandra (loan) | 2022–23[11] | League Two | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Derry City | 2024[13] | LOI Premier Division | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 26 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 36 | 1 | ||
- ^ a b c Appearances in EFL Trophy
References
edit- ^ a b c Sean Robertson at Soccerway
- ^ "Robertson joins Rovers ranks". www.fgr.co.uk. 4 August 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
- ^ "Forest Green sign ex-Palace winger Robertson". BBC Sport. 4 August 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
- ^ "Forest Green Rovers vs. Ipswich Town - 6 August 2022 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
- ^ "Attacking full-back Robertson joins on loan from Forest Green". Crewe Alex. 31 January 2023. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
- ^ "Crawley Town 2-2 Crewe Alexandra". BBC Sport. 11 February 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ "Retained and Released List 2024". www.fgr.co.uk. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- ^ "Idehen and Roberston arrive". 23 August 2024.
- ^ Palmer, Jon (4 August 2022). "Ex-Crystal Palace youngster signs for Forest Green". GloucestershireLive. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Sean Robertson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ a b "Games played by Sean Robertson in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Sean Robertson in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- ^ "Republic of Ireland - S. Robertson - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway".