He started his career in Alvesta GIF youth team in 1996, staying with the club until 2000 when then moved to Östers IF. He debuted for Öster in 2005, at the age of 17, in Superettan, helping the club reach Allsvenskan. The time in Allsvenskan was only 1 year and Öster returned to Superettan, however, Robin missed large part of the season due to a cheekbone injury and saw the club get relegated again.
He began his professional career at Alvesta GIF youth team in 1996, remaining with the club until 2000 when he transferred to Östers IF. He made his debut for Öster in 2005, aged 17, in Superettan, helping the club achieve Allsvenskan. The period in Allsvenskan was only one year and Öster returned to Superettan; however, Robin missed a significant portion of the season due to a cheekbone injury and witnessed the club's relegation once more.