Personal information | |||
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Full name | Jon Robertson | ||
Date of birth | 25 April 1989 | ||
Place of birth | Edinburgh, Scotland | ||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) [1] | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Edinburgh City | ||
Number | 4 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2008–2012 | Cowdenbeath | 107 | (10) |
2008–2009 | → Stoneyburn (loan) | ||
2008–2009 | → Rosyth (loan) | ||
2012–2013 | St Mirren | 20 | (0) |
2013 | → Cowdenbeath (loan) | 4 | (0) |
2013–2015 | Cowdenbeath | 61 | (3) |
2015–2016 | Stenhousemuir | 32 | (2) |
2016–2024 | Alloa Athletic | 199 | (1) |
2024– | Edinburgh City | 0 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:04, 18 February 2024 (UTC) |
Jon Robertson (born 25 April 1989) [2] is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Scottish League Two side Edinburgh City.
He was previously with Cowdenbeath on three occasions, St Mirren, Stenhousemuir, Alloa Athletic and also Stoneyburn and Rosyth on loan.
Robertson began his career as a youth player for Hearts before joining Murieston Boys Club. [3]
Robertson signed for Cowdenbeath [4] and made his first team debut as a substitute on 5 January 2008, in a Scottish Second Division match against Ayr United. [5] In all he made 12 appearances in his debut season.
During the 2008–09 season [6] he went on loan to junior sides Stoneyburn and Rosyth. [7] Robertson was made captain of Cowdenbeath at the age of 22, for season 2011–12 [8] and led the club to the Second Division title. [9] He was nominated for the PFA Scotland Second Division Player of the Year award in April 2012. [10]
On 6 February 2012, Robertson signed a pre-contract agreement with Scottish Premier League side St Mirren. [11] He joined them in the summer [12] and signed a two-year contract. [13] Robertson was given the number eight shirt. [14] On 4 August 2012, he made his club debut, coming on as an 80th-minute substitute in a Scottish Premier League match against Inverness, replacing Gary Teale in a 2–2 draw. [15] His first goal came on 1 December 2012, scoring the final goal in a 2–0 win over Brechin City in the Scottish Cup. [16] He was then sent out on loan to Cowdenbeath at the end of January 2013. [17]
On 31 January 2013, [18] Robertson returned to Scottish First Division side Cowdenbeath on a months loan deal. [19]
On 29 August 2013, Robertson again returned to Cowdenbeath, this time on a permanent deal. [20] He made his 'third' debut for the club on 31 August 2013, scoring in a 3–2 win against Dumbarton. [21]
At the end of the 2014–15 season, Roberston left Cowdenbeath and signed a one-year contract with fellow Scottish League One side Stenhousemuir. [22] After one season with the Warriors, Robertson was released by the club in May 2016. [23]
Shortly after his release from Stenhousemuir, Robertson signed for recently relegated side Alloa Athletic. [24]
In July 2023, Robertson signed a one-year deal with Alloa until June 2024.
On 27 June 2024, Robertson signed with Edinburgh City, becoming captain at the club. [25]
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