George Robesten

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George Robesten
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Robesten in action for Ross County in 2024.
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-11-11) 11 November 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth Eastbourne, East Sussex, England
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Ross County
Number 34
Youth career
2021–2022 Ross County
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2022– Ross County 3 (0)
2023–2024 → Nairn County (loan) 22 (3)
2024 → Clachnacuddin (loan) 5 (2)
2024–2025 → Brora Rangers (loan) 7 (5)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 January 2025

George Robesten (born 11 November 2005) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Scottish Premiership club Ross County.

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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-long 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

Shetland Island Young Sportsman of the Year 2023 - WINNER

Nairn County

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ 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/
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ "Academy Graduates seal deals". RCFC. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  5. ↑ MacLeod, Graeme (12 July 2023). "Ross County winger George Robesten joins on loan". Nairn County Football Club. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  6. ↑ "Loan Update – January 2024". RCFC. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
  7. ↑ MacLeod, Graeme (23 February 2024). "George Robesten returns to Ross County". Nairn County Football Club. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  8. ↑ "Robesten joins Clachnacuddin on loan". RCFC. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  9. ↑ "George Robesten: Ross County youngster joins Brora Rangers on loan". BBC Sport. 30 August 2024. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
  10. ↑ 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 25 January 2025.
  11. ↑ "Nairn County beat Ross County in thrilling North of Scotland Cup final". Inverness Courier. 12 November 2023. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
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