Scott Robinson (Scottish footballer, born 1992)

Career and milestones

Robinson progressed through the youth ranks at Hearts before being given his first-team opportunity late in the 2007–08 season. He came on during a 1–0 victory over Inverness Caledonian Thistle on 26 April 2008. At the time of that match he was 16 years, 1 month and 14 days old, a fact that made him both the youngest player to appear in the Scottish Premier League and the youngest to represent Hearts at senior level.

Development and context

Early debuts such as Robinson’s are often highlighted as signs of strong youth development within clubs. Players who break into senior teams as teenagers typically continue their development through a mix of reserve games, loan moves and further first-team chances. Hearts have a history of promoting academy players, and Robinson’s early appearance was reported as an example of the club trusting local talent.

Legacy and notable facts

While a single early appearance does not alone define a career, that milestone remained the key public fact associated with Robinson for many years. It is common in football reporting to note records of youth and debut ages because they offer a clear measure of how quickly a player progressed from youth to senior football. Robinson’s name is sometimes confused with other public figures who share it; for example, there is also a well-known American jazz musician named Scott Robinson.

• Full name and birthdate: Scott Robinson, born 12 March 1992 (Edinburgh).
• Club at debut: Heart of Midlothian, senior debut 26 April 2008.
• Match of debut: 1–0 win over Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
• Record: youngest player in the Scottish Premier League at the time of his debut.

For readers seeking further details about match records, club youth programmes or the broader history of young professionals in Scottish football, club archives and national football association resources provide match reports, player registration information and historical statistics.