Jon Robertson (born 25 April 1989) is a Scottish professional

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who plays as a

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for

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side Edinburgh City. He was previously with

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on three occasions, St Mirren,

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and also Stoneyburn and

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on loan.

Career

Robertson began his career as a youth player for Hearts before joining Murieston Boys Club.

Cowdenbeath

Robertson signed for Cowdenbeath and made his first team debut as a substitute on 5 January 2008, in a

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match against Ayr United. In all he made 12 appearances in his debut season. During the 2008–09 season he went on loan to junior sides Stoneyburn and

. Robertson was made captain of Cowdenbeath at the age of 22, for season 2011–12 and led the club to the Second Division title. He was nominated for the PFA Scotland Second Division Player of the Year award in April 2012.

St Mirren

On 6 February 2012, Robertson signed a pre-contract agreement with

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side St Mirren. He joined them in the summer and signed a two-year contract. Robertson was given the number eight shirt. On 4 August 2012, he made his club debut, coming on as an 80th-minute substitute in a Scottish Premier League match against

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, replacing Gary Teale in a 2–2 draw. His first goal came on 1 December 2012, scoring the final goal in a 2–0 win over Brechin City in the

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side Cowdenbeath on a months loan deal. On 29 August 2013, Robertson again returned to Cowdenbeath, this time on a permanent deal. He made his 'third' debut for the club on 31 August 2013, scoring in a 3–2 win against

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Stenhousemuir

At the end of the 2014–15 season, Roberston left Cowdenbeath and signed a one-year contract with fellow

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side

. After one season with the Warriors, Robertson was released by the club in May 2016.

Alloa Athletic

Shortly after his release from Stenhousemuir, Robertson signed for recently relegated side

. In July 2023, Robertson signed a one-year deal with Alloa until June 2024.

Edinburgh City

On 27 June 2024, Robertson signed with Edinburgh City, becoming captain at the club.

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* * (wrong spelling of first name) {{DEFAULTSORT:Robertson, Jon 1989 births Living people Footballers from Edinburgh Scottish men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Heart of Midlothian F.C. players Cowdenbeath F.C. players St Mirren F.C. players Stenhousemuir F.C. players Alloa Athletic F.C. players Stoneyburn F.C. players Edinburgh City F.C. players Scottish Football League players Scottish Premier League players Scottish Professional Football League players 21st-century Scottish sportsmen