20 Facts About Robbie Benson

Robert Benson was born on 7 May 1992 and is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Derry City in the League of Ireland Premier Division.

Robbie Benson has played for his hometown club, Athlone Town, UCD, St Patrick's Athletic and Dundalk.

Robbie Benson has made 10 appearances in European competition throughout his career and was part of the Dundalk team that became the first Irish side ever to reach the play-off stage of the UEFA Champions League in August 2016.

Robbie Benson scored twice for the club on their European run, including a volleyed goal against Legia Warsaw in the play-off round that received worldwide media coverage.

Robbie Benson was born in Athlone and attended Marist College in the town between 2004 and 2010 where he studied for his Leaving Certificate.

Robbie Benson played underage football for local club St Francis.

Robbie Benson began his career with Athlone Town, making his debut against Waterford United in the Regional Sports Centre on 3 October 2008.

Robbie Benson spent the following two seasons playing in the First Division with the club.

Robbie Benson was unable to play for UCD's league side during the closing stages of the 2010 season due to scholarship regulations, however he joined up with the senior squad for the 2011 season, making 20 league appearances in the Premier Division and scoring five goals.

Robbie Benson became a mainstay of the side during the 2012 season, playing a part in 31 league games for the club and scoring three goals in the process, as UCD finished ninth and avoided relegation.

Robbie Benson remained with UCD for the 2013 season, and scored a career-high nine league goals in 25 appearances during the campaign, as UCD once more finished ninth.

In 2014, Robbie Benson was made the captain of the team and played in all 35 league games for the club, scoring three goals.

Robbie Benson went on to make a further 3 appearances in the Europa League as UCD eliminated Dudelange and met Slovan Bratislava in the following round.

Robbie Benson considers this to be the greatest goal of his career to date.

Robbie Benson was rewarded for his Champions League displays by being named Soccer Writers' Association of Ireland Player of the Month for August 2016.

Robbie Benson signed for St Patrick's Athletic on 13 November 2019, signing for his former teammate Stephen O'Donnell, who was less than 3 months into his first managerial role.

On 17 December 2021, it was announced that Robbie Benson had followed head coach Stephen O'Donnell back to Dundalk for a second spell at the club.

On 20 January 2025, Robbie Benson signed a one year contract with League of Ireland Premier Division club Derry City.

Robbie Benson was a key member of the Irish Schools side which won the Centenary Shield in 2010 including scoring the winner against England which sealed the trophy for Ireland.

Robbie Benson has represented Ireland at under-16 and under-17 levels.