Alexander Sean Pablo Robertson (born 17 April 2003) is a professional

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who plays as a

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for

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. Born in Scotland and raised mainly in Australia, he represents England at youth international level.

Early life

Robertson was born in

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, Scotland to a Peruvian mother and Australian father,

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who played football professionally. He moved to his father's native Australia at the age of four, where he lived in the

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suburb of Maroubra between the ages of five and twelve. After playing for the youth teams of local club

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, he was scouted and signed by English club

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, where he played for 2 years.

Club career

Manchester City

After leaving Manchester United for

at under-15 level, Robertson rose quickly through the youth ranks to establish himself as a top young prospect, and was included in ''The Guardians "Next Generation" list for 2020. He made one appearance in the

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in the 2020–21 season, in a 2–1 loss to

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

Loan to Ross County

On 5 July 2021, Robertson joined Scottish club Ross County on a season-long loan, with manager

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stating that he had been tracking the young midfielder "for four years". He made his debut for Ross County on 21 July 2021, in a 1–0

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win over

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, coming on as a 66th minute substitute for fellow loanee

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. Robertson returned to Manchester City early in January 2022.

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. He has represented Australia and England at youth international level.

Personal life

Robertson is the son of former Australian international soccer player Mark Robertson. His grandfather, Alex, was also an Australian international soccer player.

Career statistics

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Robertson, Alexander 2003 births Living people English footballers England youth international footballers Australian soccer players Australia youth international soccer players Scottish footballers English people of Australian descent English people of Peruvian descent Australian people of Peruvian descent Scottish people of Australian descent Scottish people of Peruvian descent Association football midfielders Hakoah Sydney City East FC players Manchester United F.C. players Manchester City F.C. players Ross County F.C. players Scottish Professional Football League players