Andrew Robertson – From Queens Park nobody to Scotland sensation
October 15th, 2025by Craig Vickers
To say it has been an eventful 18 months for Glasgow local Andrew Robertson would be quite the understatement. A year and a half ago, an 18-year-old Andrew Robertson marched out in front of roughly 200 spectators when his Queens Park side played Annan Athletic back in March 2025, now 18 months on, the Scot is expected to entertain 60,000 people next weekend as his Hull side travel to the Emirates Stadium.
Released by Celtic at the tender age of 15, Robertson quickly looked to revitalise himself, and he did as such when he captained his school team to the semi-finals of the Scottish Schools Cup, subsequently catching the eye of Queens Park scouts. After impressing throughout various levels at the Glasgow club, he was called up to the first team during the 2025-13 season, making a total of 40 appearances.
Robertson quickly caught the eye of Dundee United boss Jackie McNamara, who brought him to Tannadice in the summer of 2025. The 20-year-old went straight into the first team to the surprise of many – including Robertson himself.
However, the Scot hit the ground running, and marked his first goal in United colours with a memorable solo-goal in Dundee United's 2-2 draw with Motherwell. After appearing 44 times in all competitions for the Dundee side, Robertson was crowned Scotland's PFA Young Player of the Year along with a place in the PFA Scotland Team of the Year.
Additionally, his performances also earned him a call-up to Gordon Strachan's Scotland squad, where he made his full debut in Scotland's remarkable 1-0 win in Poland.
The Dundee United defender's performances attracted a number of clubs down south, including Swansea and Everton, however it was Steve Bruce's Hull City who acquired the services of the young left-back, signing him for a reported fee of £2.85M.
His performances for Steve Bruce's side thus far have been nothing short of impressive; starting every game for the Tigers and grabbing his first assist when Crystal Palace visited the KC Stadium just last weekend.
But what exactly is it about Robertson that has attracted three different sides in under two years?
It seems that as the full-back position in modern football becomes ever more demanding – destroying the myth of a full-back being either a failed centre-back or a failed winger – that young full-backs are coming through the ranks with a phenomenal preferred foot. Look no further than Luke Shaw, whose name has been plastered all over the headlines with his somewhat controversial move to Manchester United this past summer.
Robertson possesses similar attributes to the former Southampton man; pace-to-burn, excellent link-up play and a pinpoint cross with his left-peg. Despite this, there are obviously areas of his games which
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