Sean Robertson

Sean Robertson

Robertson with Crewe Alexandra in 2023
Personal information
Full name	Sean Dominic Robertson [1]
Date of birth	(2001-06-06) 6 June 2001 (age 23) [1]
Place of birth	Wandsworth, England [1]
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Shamrock Rovers
Number	19
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	0	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 March 2025

Sean Dominic Robertson (born 6 June 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for League of Ireland Premier Division club Shamrock Rovers.

Career

Robertson started his career in the Academy at Crystal Palace, and had trials with Sheffield United and Derby County. ^[2]

Forest Green Rovers

In August 2022, he signed for Forest Green Rovers, with head coach Ian Burchnall noting the youngster's versatility. ^[3] 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, ^[4] before joining Crewe Alexandra on loan in January 2023 until the end of the season. ^[5] Robertson was sent off in his third Crewe appearance, in a 2–2 draw at Crawley Town on 11 February 2023. ^[6]

Following back-to-back relegations, Robertson was released at the end of the 2023–24 season. ^[7]

Derry City

On 23 August 2024, Robertson signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City. ^[8]

Shamrock Rovers

On 1 March 2025, he departed Derry to sign for Shamrock Rovers. ^{[9] [10]}

Style of play

Robertson can play as a wing-back, as a winger, or as part of a front three. ^[11]

Career statistics

As of match played on 1 November 2024

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Crystal Palace U21	2021–22 [12]	—			—		—		2 [a]	0	2	0
Forest Green Rovers	2022–23 [13]	EFL League One	3	0	0	0	2	0	3 [a]	0	8	0
	2023–24 [14]	League Two	12	0	1	1	1	0	3 [a]	0	17	1
	Total		15	0	1	1	3	0	6	0	25	1
Crewe Alexandra (loan)	2022–23 [13]	League Two	10	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	10	0
Derry City	2024 [15]	LOI Premier Division	7	1	1	0	—		—		8	1
Shamrock Rovers	2025 [15]	LOI Premier Division	0	0	0	0	—		0	0	0	0
Career total			32	1	2	1	3	0	6	0	43	2

1. Appearances in EFL Trophy

References

1. 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. Palmer, Jon (4 August 2022). "Ex-Crystal Palace youngster signs for Forest Green". GloucestershireLive. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
12. "Games played by Sean Robertson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
13. "Games played by Sean Robertson in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
14. "Games played by Sean Robertson in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
15. "Republic of Ireland - S. Robertson - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway".