Lisa Robertson (footballer)

Lisa Robertson
Robertson in 2019
Personal information
Date of birth (1992-05-16) 16 May 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth Edinburgh, Scotland
Height 5 ft 1 in (1.55 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Heart of Midlothian
Number 6
Youth career
Caledonia Park Boys
2007–2008 Hibernian[3]
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2012 Hibernian 31+ (6+)
2012 Spokane Shine
2013 Glasgow City 21 (9)
2014–2018 Hibernian
2018–2020 Durham 22 (6)
2020–2024 Celtic 20 (0)
2021–2022 → Birmingham City (loan) 16 (0)
2024– Heart of Midlothian 16 (3)
International career‡
2009 Scotland U17[1][2] 2 (0)
2009–2011 Scotland U19[1][2] 16 (0)
2021– Scotland 8 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15:22, 19 February 2021 (UTC)

Lisa Robertson (born 16 May 1992) is a Scottish footballer. She currently plays as a midfielder for Heart of Midlothian in the Scottish Women's Premier League, and for the Scotland national team.

She has previously played for Hibernian, Spokane Shine, Glasgow City, Durham and Celtic, as well as Birmingham City on loan.

Club career

Lisa Robertson grew up in Dalkeith, Scotland. She played for boys' teams in her youth before joining Hibernian girls as a 14-year-old. Robertson signed for the senior team less than a year later in January 2008.[3][1]

Hibernian

Robertson won her first major trophy when she played in the 2010 Scottish Women's Cup final, as an 18-year-old against Rangers. Hibs won the final 2–1.[4]

Spokane Shine

During the Summer of 2012 Robertson left Scotland for the United States where she played for Spokane Shine Ladies in the Women's Premier Soccer League for the Summer.[5][6]

Glasgow City

She returned from the United States and signed for Glasgow City in December 2012. She played for City for one year before re-signing for Hibs for the 2014 season.[7][8]

Hibernian second spell

In 2014 Robertson resigned for Hibernian.[7][8]

Durham

In November 2018, Robertson signed for Durham Women.[9]

Celtic

In January 2020, Robertson signed for Celtic.[10]

Loan to Birmingham City

In August 2021, Robertson moved Birmingham City from Celtic on a season-long loan.[11]

Hearts

On 29 June 2024, Robertson joined Hearts on a two-year deal from Celtic.[12]

International career

Robertson played for the Scotland U-17 and U-19 teams.[2] She was called into the national squad in February 2021, and made her full international debut in a 10–0 win against Cyprus on 19 February.[13]

Personal life

Robertson runs her own painting and decorating company in Edinburgh.[14]

Honours

As a Hibs player, Robertson won the Scottish Cup and the League Cup four times apiece.[15] She was runner-up with Hibs in the SWPL three times in 2015, 2016 and 2017. She was part of the treble-winning Glasgow City team of 2013.[16]

Club

Hibernian

Glasgow City

References

  1. ^ a b c "Lisa Robertson – Hibernian Ladies – Hibernian Girls & Ladies FC". Pitchero.com.
  2. ^ a b c "Lisa Robertson – Women's A Squad". Scottish FA. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  3. ^ a b FC, Hibernian Ladies. "Here is Part 2 of @LisaRobertson92's #WhoAreYa where she discusses her UWCL experiences. Stay tuned for more!pic.twitter.com/R8PnQmw40z". Twitter.com.
  4. ^ "Women's Unite Scottish Cup Final: Hibernian 2–1 Rangers". Scotzine.com.
  5. ^ "Spokane Shine sign Scottish U19 player Lisa Robertson". Goalwa.wordpress.com. 15 February 2012.
  6. ^ "Proud Sponsors of Footballer Lisa Robertson – Hibernian Ladies FC". Propertyrepairuk.com.
  7. ^ a b "Football: Dalkeith's Lisa Robertson leaves Hibs and heads to Glasgow City". Midlothianadvertiser.co.uk.
  8. ^ a b "Greater expectations for Hibernian Ladies". Edinburghnews.scotsman.com.
  9. ^ FC, Durham Women (16 November 2018). "SIGNING: Lisa Robertson Joins The Wildcats!". Durham Women FC. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  10. ^ "Lisa Robertson | Celtic FC Profile". 15 May 2024. Archived from the original on 15 May 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  11. ^ Frith, Wilf (7 August 2021). "Birmingham City Women sign Lisa Robertson on loan from Celtic - SheKicks". Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  12. ^ "Lisa Robertson joins Jambos – Hearts". www.heartsfc.co.uk. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  13. ^ "Cyprus 0 – 10 Scotland Women's National Team Match Report | Scottish FA".
  14. ^ "Refresh Decorators". Refreshdecoratorsscotland.co.uk. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
  15. ^ a b "SWPL: Hibernian thrash Celtic 9–0 to win third Women's Premier League Cup in a row". BBC Sport. 20 May 2018. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
  16. ^ "Recent Departures". Glasgowcityladiesfc.co.uk.