Sammy Robinson

Samson Alfie Philip Robinson (born 9 January 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays for EFL League Two club Port Vale, as a defender. A former England youth international, he joined Port Vale from Manchester City in January 2022.

Sammy Robinson
Personal information
Full name Samson Alfie Philip Robinson[1]
Date of birth (2002-01-09) 9 January 2002[2]
Place of birth Cheltenham, England[2]
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 Port Vale
Number 21
Youth career
2016–2022 Manchester City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Port Vale 1 (0)
National team
2016 England U15 20 (0)
2017 England U16 3 (0)
2019 England U17 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:50, 27 March 2022 (UTC)

Career

Manchester City

Robinson joined Manchester City at the age of 14.[3] He represented the Academy team in the EFL Trophy on 24 September 2019, in a 2–1 win at Bradford City.[4] He was promoted to the Elite Development Squad in January 2020.[2] He was given the squad number 77, but was sidelined after picking up what coach Brian Barry-Murphy described as a "really bad injury" in August 2020.[5][6] He made a total of 16 appearances in the Professional Development League, scoring one goal and providing two assists.[7]

Port Vale

Robinson signed an 18-month contract with League Two club Port Vale on 31 January 2022, after manager Darrell Clarke needed cover for the injured Lewis Cass and with James Gibbons; director of football David Flitcroft cited a desire to build a relationship with Manchester City; City retained a sell-on clause.[7][8] He made his debut at Vale Park on 20 March, coming on as a substitute for David Worrall in a 2–0 win over Sutton United.[9]

International career

Robinson won a total of 26 caps representing England at under-15, under-16 and under-17 level.[7]

Style of play

Robinson has been described as a "whole-hearted central defender... who is comfortable in possession".[2] He can play in central defence or at right-back.[7]

Personal life

Robinson is a Leeds United supporter.[10]

Career statistics
As of match played 27 March 2022
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Manchester City U23 2019–20[11]————1[lower-alpha 1]010
2020–21[12]————2[lower-alpha 1]020
2021–22[13]————1[lower-alpha 1]010
Total 0000004040
Port Vale 2021–22[13]EFL League Two1000000010
Career total 1000004050
  1. Appearance/s and goal/s in the EFL Trophy.

References
  1. "England – S. Robinson – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
  2. "Sammy Robinson". Manchester City F.C. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  3. Baggaley, Michael (3 February 2022). "Every word from Port Vale manager Darrell Clarke ahead of Salford". StokeonTrentLive. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  4. Edwards, John (24 October 2017). "U21s lose out to Bradford in Checkatrade Trophy". Manchester City F.C. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  5. Killen, Stephen (13 December 2021). "Squad numbers available to Man City's January transfer window signings". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  6. Bajkowski, Simon (7 January 2022). "Man City ready to welcome several young players back from injuries". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  7. Townley, Dan (31 January 2022). "Sammy Robinson joins Port Vale". Port Vale F.C. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  8. "Port Vale sign Robinson from Man City". BBC Sport. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  9. "Port Vale 2–0 Sutton United". BBC Sport. 26 March 2022. Retrieved 28 March 2022.
  10. Callaghan, Shane (11 April 2021). "Even one Manchester City prospect has celebrated Leeds' win on IG". HITC. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  11. "Games played by Sammy Robinson in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  12. "Games played by Sammy Robinson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  13. "Games played by Sammy Robinson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
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