George Robesten

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George Robesten
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
 Brora Rangers (on loan from Ross County)
Youth career
2021–2022 Ross County
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2022– Ross County 1 (0)
2023–2024 → Nairn County (loan) 22 (3)
2024 → Clachnacuddin (loan) 5 (2)
2024– → Brora Rangers (loan) 6 (5)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 December 2024

George Robesten (born 11 November 2005) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Highland League club, Brora Rangers on loan from 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-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

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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. ↑ 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/
  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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