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Sammy Robinson
English footballer (born 2002) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Samson Alfie Philip Robinson (born 9 January 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League North club Buxton.
A former England youth international, he joined Port Vale from Manchester City in January 2022. He helped the club to win promotion out of League Two via the play-offs in four months later. Released by the Vale in June 2023, he joined non-League side Kidderminster Harriers three months later. He signed with Hereford in July 2024 and was named the club's Player of the Year for the 2024–25 campaign. He joined Buxton in June 2025.
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Early career
After playing for Leeds United,[3] Robinson joined Manchester City at the age of 14.[4] He was originally a striker at Leeds, was then moved to centre-back at Manchester City and then later to central midfield, before he finally settled at right-back.[3] He represented the Manchester City Academy team in the EFL Trophy on 24 September 2019, in a 2–1 win at Bradford City.[5] He was promoted to the Elite Development Squad in January 2020.[2] He was given the squad number 77. He was sidelined after picking up what coach Brian Barry-Murphy described as a "really bad injury" in August 2020.[6][7] He made a total of 16 appearances in the Professional Development League, scoring one goal and providing two assists.[8]
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.[8][9] 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.[10] He was an unused substitute as Vale secured promotion out of the play-offs with victory over Mansfield Town in the final at Wembley Stadium.[11] He made his full debut on 6 August, in a 4–0 defeat at fellow League One newcomers Exeter City, and despite giving away a penalty he received praise from Clarke, who said Robinson was "unfairly penalised".[12] Speaking three months later, Robinson said his focus was on improving the defensive aspect of his game.[3] On 15 April, he was sent off for two bookable offences in a 3–2 defeat at Lincoln City despite only coming on as a half-time substitute; he was defended by opposition manager Mark Kennedy, who said that Robinson had been a "little bit emotional and rash" but that "he has had a really tough start in his life and he is an incredible person".[13] Flitcroft confirmed that the player's contract would not be renewed beyond June 2023.[14]
Kidderminster Harriers
On 29 September 2023, Robinson joined Kidderminster Harriers of the National League.[15] He played 22 games in the 2023–24 season.[1] Kidderminster Harriers were relegated at the end of the 2023–24 season.[16]
Hereford
On 31 July 2024, Robinson joined National League North club Hereford.[17] He was voted Hereford's player of the month for September, and signed a contract with the club in October.[18][19] He played 36 games in the 2024–25 season, scoring one goal, and was named as the club's Player of the Season.[1][20] On 6 June, Robinson announced on X that he had left the club owing to "location and family commitments".[21][22]
Buxton
On 14 June 2025, Robinson joined National League North club Buxton.[23][24]
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International career
Robinson won a total of 26 caps representing England at under-15, under-16 and under-17 level.[8]
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.[8]
Personal life
Robinson is a Leeds United supporter.[25]
Career statistics
- As of end of 2024–25 season
- Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
- Appearance(s) in FA Trophy
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