Aberdeen FC manager Stephen Robinson gave 15-year-old Andrew Fasanya his first-team debut on Sunday, selecting the teenager from the bench in the Premiership clash against St Mirren. The Dons, sitting eighth in the Premiership with 33 points from 33 games at the end of the 2025 season, continue to blood young talent under Robinson’s leadership.
What happened at Pittodrie?
Fasanya, who turned 15 in May, came on in the 78th minute as Aberdeen FC went down 2-1 to St Mirren. The teenager nearly forced an equaliser in stoppage time, flashing a header just wide from a corner routine. Robinson said after the game that the decision was straightforward. “Andrew’s been outstanding in training and in the development squad,” Robinson said. “He’s got real quality and tonight was about giving him the experience of a first-team appearance.”
The match left Aberdeen FC with a recent run of one win, two losses, a draw and another loss - a form line of LLWDW. The Dons finished the 2025 Premiership season with 33 points, nine wins, six draws and 18 losses, 37 points behind league leaders Heart Of Midlothian. They scored 33 goals and conceded 48, leaving them 15 down on goal difference.
Why it matters for Aberdeen FC
Bringing Fasanya into a competitive match underscores Robinson’s commitment to youth development at Aberdeen FC. The club’s academy has produced several first-team regulars in recent years, and Fasanya’s inclusion sends a message to other young players. The Dons sit eighth as the new season approaches, so every squad option matters. Robinson added that the teenager’s technical ability and composure under pressure stood out in training.
Aberdeen FC’s next fixture is away to Motherwell on July 30, a game that could shape their early Premiership momentum. The teenage debutant will likely feature again, either from the bench or in the starting XI, as Robinson looks to balance experience with youthful energy.
What comes next for Fasanya?
Fasanya will return to the development squad to continue his physical and tactical growth. Robinson hinted that more first-team minutes could follow soon. “He’s not here to make up the numbers,” the manager said. “We’ll give him chances when he’s ready and when the team needs a lift.” For Fasanya, the focus now shifts to training, recovery and proving he can handle the demands of senior football. His Aberdeen FC journey is just beginning, and the Pittodrie faithful will be watching closely.
Aberdeen FC’s pre-season build-up continues ahead of the Premiership curtain-raiser, with Robinson keen to integrate more academy products into the first team. The club sits eighth in the Premiership as of the final 2025 table, 33 points, nine wins, six draws and 18 losses from 33 games.
