Darren Robinson (footballer)

Darren Robinson (born 29 December 2004) is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL Championship club Derby County.

Darren Robinson
Personal information
Date of birth (2004-12-29) 29 December 2004[1]
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.87 m)[2]
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Derby County
Number 47
Youth career
0000–2019 Portadown
2019–2021 Dungannon Swifts
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021 Dungannon Swifts 1 (0)
2021– Derby County 1 (0)
National team
2022– Northern Ireland U19 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:58, 24 April 2022 (UTC)

Club career

Having joined the club from Portadown in 2019,[3] Robinson signed his first professional contract with Dungannon Swifts in January 2021.[4] During the 2020–21 season, he spent time training at English clubs Fleetwood Town, Stoke City and Derby County.[5] He made his first-team debut for Dungannon Swifts on 29 May 2021 as a late substitute against Glenavon,[5][1] and it was announced that Robinson had joined EFL Championship club Derby County on a three-year professional contract two days later.[5][3] After Derby County went into administration in November 2021, it was reported that Dungammon Swifts were owed £36,000 for the transfer of Robinson.[6] On 15 January 2022, he was named on Derby's first-team bench for their 2–0 win over Sheffield United, having impressed for both the under-18 and under-23 teams.[7] He made his debut for Derby on 23 April 2022 as a 82nd-minute substitute in a 3–1 defeat to Bristol City.[8]

International career

Robinson was called up to the Northern Ireland under-19 team in March 2022.[9] He made 3 appearances during the March 2022 international break.[10]

References
  1. "D. Robinson: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
  2. "Darren Robinson". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
  3. "Derby deal for Darren". dungannonswiftsfc.com. Dungannon Swifts F.C. 30 May 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
  4. Crawford, Steven (19 January 2021). "Darren Robinson signs first professional deal at Dungannon Swifts". News Letter. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
  5. Hanna, Gareth (31 May 2021). "Darren Robinson tipped to go 'a long way' after Dungannon Swifts midfielder makes move to Derby County". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
  6. Hanna, Gareth (24 November 2021). "Derby County: Dungannon Swifts and another Northern Ireland company owed money by club in administration". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
  7. Fullerton, Darren (16 January 2022). "Wayne Rooney shows early faith in former Dungannon midfielder". BelfastLive. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
  8. Nicholson, Steve (24 April 2022). "Wayne Rooney made right call in Derby County's bigger picture". Derby Telegraph. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
  9. "Robinson Named In Northern Ireland Under19s Squad". dcfc.co.uk. Derby County F.C. 18 March 2022. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
  10. "Darren Robinson » U18 Friendlies 2022". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
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