George Robesten Explained

George Robesten
Birth Date:11 November 2005
Birth Place:Eastbourne, East Sussex, England
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Brora Rangers (on loan from Ross County)
Youthyears1:2021-2022
Youthclubs1:Ross County
Years1:2022-
Clubs1:Ross County
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2023-2024
Clubs2:Nairn County (loan)
Caps2:22
Goals2:3
Years3:2024
Clubs3:Clachnacuddin (loan)
Caps3:5
Goals3:2
Years4:2024-
Clubs4:Brora Rangers (loan)
Caps4:3
Goals4:1
Club-Update:16 September 2024

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

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

2023–24[11]

Notes and References

  1. News: Shetland teenager George Robesten proud to be flying flag for the island in Scottish Premiership with Ross County and Highland League with Nairn. Andrew. Henderson. Ross-shire Journal. 6 November 2023. 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. Web site: Skinner . Andy . 2023-11-06 . George Robesten reflects on journey from rugby, to youth football in Shetland, to fringes of Ross County squad . 2024-01-05 . Press and Journal . en-GB.
  4. Web site: Academy Graduates seal deals . 2024-01-05 . RCFC . en.
  5. Web site: MacLeod . Graeme . 2023-07-12 . Ross County winger George Robesten joins on loan . 2024-01-05 . Nairn County Football Club.
  6. Web site: Loan Update - January 2024 . 2024-01-05 . RCFC . en.
  7. Web site: MacLeod . Graeme . 2024-02-23 . George Robesten returns to Ross County . 2024-02-23 . Nairn County Football Club.
  8. Web site: Robesten joins Clachnacuddin on loan . 2024-03-20 . RCFC . en.
  9. Web site: 2024-08-30 . George Robesten: Ross County youngster joins Brora Rangers on loan . 2024-08-31 . BBC Sport . en-gb.
  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. Web site: 2023-11-12 . Nairn County beat Ross County in thrilling North of Scotland Cup final . 2024-01-05 . Inverness Courier . en.