Jack Robinson (footballer, born 1993)

Jack Robinson
Robinson playing for Liverpool in 2011
Personal information
Full name Jack Robinson[1]
Date of birth (1993-09-01) 1 September 1993 (age 31)[2]
Place of birth Warrington, England
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[3]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Sheffield United
Number 19
Youth career
2002–2010 Liverpool
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2014 Liverpool 3 (0)
2013 → Wolverhampton Wanderers (loan) 11 (0)
2013–2014 → Blackpool (loan) 34 (0)
2014–2018 Queens Park Rangers 39 (2)
2014–2015 → Huddersfield Town (loan) 30 (0)
2018–2020 Nottingham Forest 56 (2)
2020– Sheffield United 109 (7)
International career
2008 England U16 1 (0)
2009–2010 England U17 5 (0)
2010 England U18 1 (0)
2011–2012 England U19 12 (1)
2012–2014 England U21 10 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:41, 12 November 2024 (UTC)

Jack Robinson (born 1 September 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL Championship club Sheffield United.

He made his senior debut for Liverpool at the age of 16 years and 250 days, which at the time made him the club's youngest ever player. He has also been capped by England at under-21 level.

Career

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Liverpool

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Robinson training with Liverpool in Singapore in 2011

Robinson was born in Warrington, Cheshire.[2] Having progressed through Liverpool's academy system, he made his senior debut on 9 May 2010 as a late substitute at Hull City in manager Rafael Benítez's final game in charge of the club.[4] Robinson's appearance made him the youngest player to have played in a first team match for the club, at age 16 years and 250 days, breaking Max Thompson's 36-year-old record.[5] This record was subsequently broken by Jerome Sinclair in September 2012.[6]

Robinson was registered as an under-21 player for the 2010–11 season. His first appearance of the season came in April 2011 in a 1–1 draw at Arsenal as a replacement for the injured Fábio Aurélio;[7] his performance against Theo Walcott in this game earned him a place in the BBC Sport pundit Garth Crooks's team of the week.[8] One week later, on 23 April 2011, he started his first ever game for the Reds in a 5–0 victory against Birmingham City.[9]

With the signing of left-back José Enrique in summer 2011,[10] Robinson's chances of first team action became even more restricted. He made only two appearances during the 2011–12 season, both in League Cup ties: a 3–1 away win at Exeter on 24 August 2011 and a 2–1 win at Brighton & Hove Albion on 21 September 2011. In October 2011, he signed a new long-term contract with Liverpool,[11] but his season was ruined by injury as firstly he underwent surgery on a foot problem, then suffered a groin injury.[12]

Having regained his fitness, Robinson was selected by England for the 2012 Under-19 European Championships in Estonia.[13] He played in all four of England's matches during the tournament as they exited at the semi-final stage.[14]

Robinson representing the England under-19 team against Greece in 2012

With the departure of Fábio Aurélio in summer 2012 and the arrival of Brendan Rodgers as manager, Robinson was promoted to second choice left-back. On 23 August 2012, he made his first European appearance for Liverpool as he started their 1–0 UEFA Europa League win at Hearts.[15] He also started in the next Europa League game against Udinese, as well as featuring in all four of the club's matches in the domestic cup competitions during the season.

With opportunities at Anfield limited, so as to gain first team experience, Robinson was loaned out to Championship side Wolverhampton Wanderers in February 2013 for the remainder of the 2012–13 season.[16] He went straight into the Wolves starting line-up in place of the experienced Stephen Ward and soon established himself as a key player in their ultimately unsuccessful battle against relegation.

Loan to Blackpool

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On 1 August 2013, Robinson joined Championship side Blackpool on a season-long youth loan.[17] He made his debut for the club two days later against Doncaster Rovers, coming on as a 65th-minute substitute for Bob Harris in a 1–3 win.[18] He made his full debut in Blackpool's West Lancashire derby League Cup first round opener against Preston North End, completing the full 90 minutes in a 1–0 defeat.[19] Robinson started and finished all four of Blackpool's next four fixtures against Barnsley, Middlesbrough, Reading and Watford, picking up a yellow card in the latter.[20]

In Robinson's next start for Blackpool, against AFC Bournemouth on 14 September 2013, he was sent off for a second bookable offence in the 59th minute with the score at 1–2, which finished in favour of Blackpool.[21] After missing Blackpool's next match away at Millwall on 17 September 2013 through suspension, he was put straight back into the starting line-up for the club's 2–2 draw at home to Leicester City on 21 September 2013.[22] He then went on to start all of Blackpool's next three league fixtures,[20] picking up a yellow card in the Tangerines 1–1 draw away at Huddersfield Town on 27 September 2013 and playing the full 90 minutes in the clubs back-to-back goalless draws against Bolton Wanderers and Charlton Athletic respectively.[23][24][25]

Queens Park Rangers

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On 28 August 2014, Robinson joined Queens Park Rangers and was sent out on loan the same day as signing.[26]

Loan to Huddersfield Town

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Immediately after signing for QPR, Robinson joined Huddersfield Town for the 2014–15 season.[27] He made his Town debut two days later in the 4–2 defeat against Watford at Vicarage Road. He made the left-back position his own after a difficult start, but his loan ended early after he jarred his knee in the 1–1 draw against Birmingham City on 14 March 2015. A scan later revealed he needed surgery ruling him out for between 9–12 months, prematurely ending his loan with the Terriers.

QPR return

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After an injury laden beginning to his Rangers career, including recovering from the knee injury which had ruled Robinson out for several months,[28] the 17–18 season saw Robinson cement his place in the Rangers first team playing out of position at centre half. He scored his first two career goals in an away win against Birmingham City on 16 December 2017.[29]

On 26 June 2018, Robinson left the club after rejecting a new contract to stay at Queens Park Rangers.[30]

Nottingham Forest

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On 30 June 2018, Robinson joined Nottingham Forest on an initial two-year deal.[31]

Sheffield United

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On 21 January 2020, Robinson signed for Sheffield United for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half-year deal. Chris Wilder said of Robinson that he has "got a great pedigree and he will make our squad stronger".[32] He made his debut for Sheffield United in an FA Cup tie against Millwall on 25 January 2020.[33] Robinson helped the club win promotion to the Premier League at the end of the 2022-23 season, although the club were relegated again after finishing 20th the following season.[34][35]

International career

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Robinson has represented England at various youth levels up until England U21s.

Career statistics

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As of 4 April 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Liverpool 2009–10[36] Premier League 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2010–11[37] Premier League 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
2011–12[38] Premier League 0 0 0 0 2 0 — 2 0
2012–13[39] Premier League 0 0 2 0 2 0 2[a] 0 6 0
2013–14[40] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
Total 3 0 2 0 4 0 2 0 11 0
Wolverhampton Wanderers (loan) 2012–13[40] Championship 11 0 0 0 0 0 — 11 0
Blackpool (loan) 2013–14[40] Championship 34 0 1 0 1 0 — 36 0
Queens Park Rangers 2014–15[41] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
2015–16[42] Championship 1 0 0 0 0 0 — 1 0
2016–17[43] Championship 7 0 0 0 0 0 — 7 0
2017–18[44] Championship 31 2 1 0 2 0 — 34 2
Total 39 2 1 0 2 0 — 42 2
Huddersfield Town (loan) 2014–15[41] Championship 30 0 1 0 0 0 — 31 0
Nottingham Forest 2018–19[45] Championship 38 2 0 0 2 0 — 40 2
2019–20[46] Championship 18 0 0 0 1 0 — 19 0
Total 56 2 0 0 3 0 — 59 2
Sheffield United 2019–20[46] Premier League 6 0 3 0 0 0 — 9 0
2020–21[47] Premier League 11 0 0 0 1 0 — 12 0
2021–22[48] Championship 27 3 1 0 2 0 2[b] 0 32 3
2022–23[49] Championship 27 3 5 0 0 0 — 32 3
2023–24[50] Premier League 32 1 1 0 0 0 — 33 1
2024–25[51] Championship 1 0 0 0 0 0 — 1 0
Total 104 7 10 0 3 0 2 0 119 7
Career total 277 11 15 0 13 0 4 0 309 11
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in Championship play-offs

Honours

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Sheffield United

References

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  1. ^ "Premier League clubs publish 2019/20 retained lists". Premier League. 26 June 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
  2. ^ a b Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2010). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11. Edinburgh: Mainstream Publishing. p. 357. ISBN 978-1-84596-601-0.
  3. ^ "Jack Robinson". Sheffield United F.C. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  4. ^ "Hull 0–0 Liverpool". BBC Sport. 9 May 2010.
  5. ^ "Who is Jack Robinson?". Liverpool F.C. 9 May 2010. Archived from the original on 29 August 2011.
  6. ^ Sanghera, Mandeep (26 September 2012). "West Brom 1–2 Liverpool". BBC Sport. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  7. ^ "Arsenal 1–1 Liverpool". BBC Sport. 17 April 2011.
  8. ^ "Garth Crooks' team of the week". BBC News. 17 April 2011.
  9. ^ "Liverpool 5–0 Birmingham". BBC Sport. 23 April 2011.
  10. ^ "One of happiest days of my life". Liverpool FC. Archived from the original on 13 July 2015. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  11. ^ "Defender's joy at new contract". Liverpool F.C. 31 October 2011. Archived from the original on 1 November 2011.
  12. ^ "Liverpool FC youngster Jack Robinson is fit and ready to fight for a first-team place". Liverpool Echo. 24 July 2012.
  13. ^ "LFC duo named in U19s Euro squad". Liverpool F.C. 22 June 2012. Archived from the original on 4 September 2012.
  14. ^ "Under-19: Jack Robinson". UEFA. 13 July 2012.
  15. ^ "Hearts 0–1 Liverpool". BBC Sport. 23 August 2012.
  16. ^ "Wolves: Liverpool defender Jack Robinson joins on loan". BBC Sport. 19 February 2013.
  17. ^ "Blackpool sign Liverpool's Robinson". BBC Sport. 1 August 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2013.
  18. ^ "Report: Doncaster 1 Blackpool 3". Blackpool Official Website. 3 August 2013. Archived from the original on 23 October 2013. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
  19. ^ "Preston 1–0 Blackpool". BBC Sport. 5 August 2013. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
  20. ^ a b "Games played by Jack Robinson in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
  21. ^ "Bournemouth 1–2 Blackpool". BBC Sport. 14 September 2013. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
  22. ^ "Blackpool 2–2 Leicester". BBC Sport. 21 September 2013. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
  23. ^ "Games played by Jack Robinson in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
  24. ^ "Blackpool 0–0 Bolton Wanderers". BBC Sport. 5 October 2013. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
  25. ^ "Charlton Athletic 0–0 Blackpool". BBC Sport. 1 October 2013. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
  26. ^ "Defender completes QPR switch". Liverpool FC. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  27. ^ "JACK ROBINSON JOINS ON LOAN". Huddersfield Town FC. Retrieved 28 August 2014.
  28. ^ "From Anfield dreams to a 'deep depression', QPR's Jack Robinson bares all". Sky Sports. 27 November 2017. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
  29. ^ "Birmingham 1-2 QPR". BBC. 16 December 2017. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
  30. ^ "Jack Robinson QPR departure confirmed".
  31. ^ "Nottingham Forest FC".
  32. ^ "Wilder finally gets his man". 21 January 2020.
  33. ^ "Chris Wilder makes Jack Robinson transfer admission after Nottingham Forest exit". nottinghampost.com. 26 January 2020. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
  34. ^ a b "Birmingham City 1-2 Sheffield United: Promoted Blades sign off in style with win over Blues". BBC Sport. 8 May 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  35. ^ "Sheffield United relegated from Premier League and edge closer to unwanted record with Newcastle thrashing". talkSPORT. 27 April 2024.
  36. ^ "Games played by Jack Robinson in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  37. ^ "Games played by Jack Robinson in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  38. ^ "Games played by Jack Robinson in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  39. ^ "Games played by Jack Robinson in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  40. ^ a b c "Games played by Jack Robinson in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  41. ^ a b "Games played by Jack Robinson in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  42. ^ "Games played by Jack Robinson in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  43. ^ "Games played by Jack Robinson in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  44. ^ "Games played by Jack Robinson in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  45. ^ "Games played by Jack Robinson in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  46. ^ a b "Games played by Jack Robinson in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  47. ^ "Games played by Jack Robinson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  48. ^ "Games played by Jack Robinson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  49. ^ "Games played by Jack Robinson in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  50. ^ "Games played by Jack Robinson in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
  51. ^ "Games played by Jack Robinson in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm.
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