Alexander Robertson (footballer, born 2003)

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Alex Robertson
Personal information
Full name Alexander Sean Pablo Robertson[1]
Date of birth (2003-04-17) 17 April 2003 (age 18)
Place of birth Dundee, Scotland
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Manchester City
Youth career
Hakoah Sydney City East
2015–2017 Manchester United
2017–2021 Manchester City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Manchester City 0 (0)
2021–2022 → Ross County (loan) 3 (0)
National team‡
England U16
England U17
Australia U19
England U18
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:57, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 19:45, 20 July 2021 (UTC)

Alexander Sean Pablo Robertson (born 17 April 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Manchester City. Born in Scotland and raised mainly in Australia, he represents England at youth international level.

Early life[]

Robertson was born in Dundee, Scotland, where his Australian father, Mark was playing football professionally. He moved to his father's native Australia at the age of four,[2] where he lived in the Sydney suburb of Maroubra between the ages of five and twelve.[3][4] After playing for the youth teams of local club Hakoah Sydney City East, he was scouted and signed by English club Manchester United,[5] where he played for 2 years.[6]

Club career[]

Manchester City[]

After leaving Manchester United for Manchester City at under-15 level,[7] Robertson rose quickly through the youth ranks to establish himself as a top young prospect, and was included in The Guardian's "Next Generation" list for 2020.[8][9]

He made one appearance in the EFL Trophy in the 2020–21 season, in a 2–1 loss to Tranmere Rovers.[10]

Despite numerous injuries, Robertson was involved in first-team training on a regular basis, citing fellow midfielder Fernandinho as a mentor.[11]

Loan to Ross County[]

On 5 July 2021, Robertson joined Scottish club Ross County on a season-long loan, with manager Malky Mackay stating that he had been tracking the young midfielder "for four years".[5][6][12]

He made his debut for Ross County on 21 July 2021, in a 1–0 Scottish League Cup win over Brora Rangers, coming on as a 66th minute substitute for fellow loanee Jake Vokins.[13]

Robertson returned to Manchester City early in January 2022.[14]

International career[]

Robertson is eligible to represent Australia through his father, Scotland through birth, Peru through his mother, and England, having lived there for a most of his teen life.[4] He has represented Australia and England at youth international level.[4][5][9]

Personal life[]

Robertson is the son of former Australian international soccer player Mark Robertson.[11]

His grandfather, Alex, was also an Australian international soccer player.[3][2]

Career statistics[]

As of 23 October 2021[15]
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Manchester City U23 2020–21 – 1[a] 0 1 0
Manchester City 2021–22 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ross County (loan) 2021–22 Scottish Premiership 3 0 0 0 2 0 – 5 0
Career total 3 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 6 0
  1. ^ Appearances in the EFL Trophy

References[]

  1. ^ "Premier League clubs publish 2020/21 retained lists". premierleague.com. 4 June 2021. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  2. ^ a b Lewis, Dave (23 February 2020). "Manchester City rookie Robertson set for Australia debut". theworldgame.sbs.com.au. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  3. ^ a b Weiner, David (5 April 2019). "Meet Manchester City's teenage Aussie superstar in the making". wwos.nine.com.au. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  4. ^ a b c Francis, Kieron (17 February 2021). "Australian talent Alexander Robertson scores for Manchester City Under-23's". sportingnews.com. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  5. ^ a b c "Alexander Robertson Joins the Staggies". rosscountyfootballclub.co.uk. 5 July 2021. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  6. ^ a b "Alexander Robertson: Man City midfielder joins Ross County on loan". bbc.co.uk. 5 July 2021. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  7. ^ Leigh, Neil. "Alex Robertson". www.mancity.com.
  8. ^ "Next Generation 2020: 60 of the best young talents in world football". The Guardian. 8 October 2020. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  9. ^ a b Lewis, Dave (9 October 2020). "Aussie gun Robertson makes list of 60 best youngsters in the world". theworldgame.sbs.com.au. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  10. ^ Bray, Joe (8 December 2020). "Tranmere vs Man City U21s highlights as Delap scores and Mbete sent off in defeat". manchestereveningnews.co.uk. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  11. ^ a b Bajkowski, Simon (9 February 2021). "'It's what you dream of': The promising City youngster who came from Manchester United... and found setbacks to be a blessing". manchestereveningnews.co.uk. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  12. ^ Chalk, Paul (16 July 2021). "Manchester City loanee Alexander Robertson was wanted for Scotland by Ross County boss Malky Mackay". pressandjournal.co.uk. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
  13. ^ "Brora Rangers 0–1 Ross County". bbc.co.uk. 21 July 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  14. ^ Andy Skinner. "Alexander Robertson returning to Manchester City after Ross County loan cut short". Press and Journal. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
  15. ^ Alexander Robertson at Soccerway
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