George Robesten
Scottish footballer (born 2005)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (2005-11-11) 11 November 2005 (age 18) | ||
| Place of birth | Eastbourne, East Sussex, England | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Brora Rangers (on loan from Ross County) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2021-2022 | Ross County | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022- | Ross County | 1 | (0) |
| 2023-2024 | → Nairn County (loan) | 22 | (3) |
| 2024 | → Clachnacuddin (loan) | 5 | (2) |
| 2024- | → Brora Rangers | 3 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 September 2024 | |||
George Robesten (born 11 November 2005) is an English/Scottish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Highland League club, Brora Rangers on loan from Ross County.
Career
Amateur
As a child, Robesten played amateur rugby in Eastbourne. He began playing football around the age of "12 or 13."[1]
During his teenage years, Robesten played for Shetland Football League team TSB (Trondra, Scalloway & Burra). It was while playing for TSB, he caught the eye of the Ross County scouting team, marking the beginning of his professional career.[2]
Ross County
Robesten joined the club at Under 18 level after being scouted whilst playing for a Ross County football camp in Shetland.[3]
Robesten signed his first full-time deal on 23 June 2022.[4]
Robesten made his debut for Ross County on 10 August 2024 in the 83' minute in a 1–1 draw against Dundee United.
Loans
Robesten joined Nairn County on loan in July 2023 originally until January[5] before it being extended until the end of the season.[6]
On 23 February 2024, Robesten’s loan was cut short due to injury forcing him to be recalled.[7]
Robesten joined Clachnacuddin on loan on 18 March 2024 until the end of the season.[8]
On 30 August 2024 Robesten agreed to join Brora Rangers on a season-loan loan.[9]
Personal Life
George Robesten was born in Eastbourne in England before moving to the Shetland Islands with his family aged 13. [10]
Honours
Nairn County
- North of Scotland Cup: 2023–24[11]
References
- ^ Henderson, Andrew (6 November 2023). "Shetland teenager George Robesten proud to be flying flag for the island in Scottish Premiership with Ross County and Highland League with Nairn". Ross-shire Journal. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/ross-county/6249283/george-robesten-reflects-on-journey-from-youth-football-in-shetland-to-fringes-of-ross-county-squad/
- ^ Skinner, Andy (6 November 2023). "George Robesten reflects on journey from rugby, to youth football in Shetland, to fringes of Ross County squad". Press and Journal. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ "Academy Graduates seal deals". RCFC. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ MacLeod, Graeme (12 July 2023). "Ross County winger George Robesten joins on loan". Nairn County Football Club. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ "Loan Update - January 2024". RCFC. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ MacLeod, Graeme (23 February 2024). "George Robesten returns to Ross County". Nairn County Football Club. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ "Robesten joins Clachnacuddin on loan". RCFC. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "George Robesten: Ross County youngster joins Brora Rangers on loan". BBC Sport. 30 August 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/ross-county/6249283/george-robesten-reflects-on-journey-from-youth-football-in-shetland-to-fringes-of-ross-county-squad/
- ^ "Nairn County beat Ross County in thrilling North of Scotland Cup final". Inverness Courier. 12 November 2023. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
