Sean Robertson

Sean Robertson
Robertson with Crewe Alexandra in 2023
Personal information
Full name Sean Dominic Robertson
Date of birth (2001-06-06) 6 June 2001 (age 25)
Place of birth Wandsworth, England
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Cliftonville
Number 23
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)
2024–2025 Derry City 7 (0)
2025 Shamrock Rovers 1 (0)
2025– Cliftonville 14 (1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 29 April 2026

Sean Dominic Robertson (born 6 June 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder NIFL Premiership club Cliftonville.

Career

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

Forest Green Rovers

In August 2022, he signed for Forest Green Rovers, with head coach Ian Burchnall noting the youngster's versatility. 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, before joining Crewe Alexandra on loan in January 2023 until the end of the season. Robertson was sent off in his third Crewe appearance, in a 2–2 draw at Crawley Town on 11 February 2023.

Following back-to-back relegations, Robertson was released at the end of the 2023–24 season.

Derry City

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

Shamrock Rovers

On 1 March 2025, he departed Derry to sign for Shamrock Rovers. He was released by Rovers in June 2025 after making just one substitute appearance for the club.

Style of play

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

Career statistics

As of match played on 14 March 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Crystal Palace U21 2021–22 ———2020
Forest Green Rovers 2022–23EFL League One 3000203080
2023–24 League Two 120111030171
Total 150113060251
Crewe Alexandra (loan) 2022–23 League Two 100000000100
Derry City 2024 LOI Premier Division 7110——81
2025 00———00
Total 7110——81
Shamrock Rovers 2025 LOI Premier Division 10———10
Career total 331213060442
  1. 1 2 3 Appearances in EFL Trophy

References

  1. 1 2 3 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. ↑ "New signing: Sean Robertson 1 March 2025".
  10. ↑ "Former Derry defender Robertson joins Shamrock Rovers". 1 March 2025 – via www.rte.ie.
  11. ↑ https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/soccer-news/sligo-rovers-land-bohemians-ace-35477535
  12. ↑ Palmer, Jon (4 August 2022). "Ex-Crystal Palace youngster signs for Forest Green". GloucestershireLive. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  13. ↑ "Games played by Sean Robertson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  14. 1 2 "Games played by Sean Robertson in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  15. ↑ "Games played by Sean Robertson in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  16. 1 2 3 "Republic of Ireland - S. Robertson - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway".