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.

Sean Robertson
Robertson with Crewe Alexandra in 2023
Personal information
Full name Sean Dominic Robertson[1]
Date of birth (2001-06-06) 6 June 2001 (age 23)[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)
2023Crewe 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

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Robertson started his career in the Academy at Crystal Palace, and had trials with Sheffield United and Derby County.[2]

Forest Green Rovers

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In 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

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On 23 August 2024, Robertson signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City.[8]

Style of play

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Robertson can play as a wing-back, as a winger, or as part of a front three.[9]

Career statistics

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As of match played on 23 August 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
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
  1. ^ a b c Appearances in EFL Trophy

References

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  1. ^ a b c Sean Robertson at Soccerway
  2. ^ "Robertson joins Rovers ranks". www.fgr.co.uk. 4 August 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  3. ^ "Forest Green sign ex-Palace winger Robertson". BBC Sport. 4 August 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  4. ^ "Forest Green Rovers vs. Ipswich Town - 6 August 2022 - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  5. ^ "Attacking full-back Robertson joins on loan from Forest Green". Crewe Alex. 31 January 2023. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  6. ^ "Crawley Town 2-2 Crewe Alexandra". BBC Sport. 11 February 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
  7. ^ "Retained and Released List 2024". www.fgr.co.uk. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  8. ^ "Idehen and Roberston arrive". 23 August 2024.
  9. ^ Palmer, Jon (4 August 2022). "Ex-Crystal Palace youngster signs for Forest Green". GloucestershireLive. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  10. ^ "Games played by Sean Robertson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  11. ^ a b "Games played by Sean Robertson in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  12. ^ "Games played by Sean Robertson in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  13. ^ "Republic of Ireland - S. Robertson - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway".