SWOS 2016/2017
SWOS 2016/2017

ANDREW ROBERTSON
ANDREW ROBERTSON
Scotland flag
Number
#3
Nationality
Scotland
Team
HULL CITY (England)
Coach
MIKE PHELAN
Position
LB (Left Back)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
6 1 2 6 2 7 1 25 1.9 £1.3M

Andrew Robertson

  • Full name: Andrew Henry Robertson
  • Date of birth: 11 March 1994
  • Place of birth: Glasgow, Scotland
  • Nationality: Scottish
  • Primary position: Left-back (can also play as a left wing-back)

Career highlights (including Hull City period)

  • Early career: Began in youth systems with Celtic and Queen's Park (amateur), then moved to Dundee United's youth setup and made his senior breakthrough at Queen's Park before joining Dundee United.
  • Hull City: Robertson joined Hull City in August 2014. He established himself as the club's first-choice left-back, impressing with his pace, crossing, and attacking contributions from full-back. He helped Hull reach the 2014–15 FA Cup final (Hull were runners-up) and played a key role in their 2016–17 season when the club earned promotion to the Premier League via the Championship play-offs.
  • Later clubs: In July 2017 Robertson transferred to Liverpool FC for a fee reported to be around £8 million. At Liverpool he became a regular starter, winning multiple major honours including the UEFA Champions League (2018–19), the Premier League (2019–20), the FIFA Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup.
  • International career: Robertson has been a regular for the Scotland national team, serving as captain and featuring in UEFA Euro 2020 (played in 2021). He is noted for his leadership and attacking output from left-back.

Playing style and attributes

  • High work-rate and stamina, consistently making overlapping runs and providing width on the left flank.
  • Excellent crossing ability and set-piece delivery.
  • Strong defensively for an attacking full-back, with good positioning and tackling.
  • Leadership qualities; experienced international and club captain at times.

Notable honours (selected)

  • Premier League: 2019–20 (with Liverpool)
  • UEFA Champions League: 2018–19 (with Liverpool)
  • UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup: 2019 (with Liverpool)
  • Football League Championship play-offs winner: 2016–17 (with Hull City)

Current status

As of his last major updates, Andrew Robertson remains a prominent left-back at club and international level, widely regarded as one of the best left-backs in world football. His career progressed from Hull City to Liverpool, where he achieved significant team and individual success.