[3] Dobbin is a product of the Everton academy and has represented England internationally at a number of youth levels up to under-19.

[4] On 25 September 2021, Dobbin made his professional debut for Everton as a substitute for Alex Iwobi in a 2–0 home league win over Norwich City.

[7] On 9 November 2022, he missed the crucial fifth penalty in a shootout against Premier League club Liverpool in the third round of the EFL Cup, when his shot was saved by Caoimhín Kelleher.

[8] On 23 June 2024, Dobbin signed for fellow Premier League club Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee,[9] reported to be £9m[10] or £10m.

[11] On 6 August 2024, Dobbin signed for Championship club West Bromwich Albion on a season-long loan.