Robert Stevenson (born 10 May 1869) was a Scottish footballer, a versatile full and half back who could also play at centre forward.

[1] On his return to England, Stevenson was called up to play for the newly established Thames Ironworks team for the 1895–96 season.

His return to Hermit Road saw him instantly installed as their first ever club captain and went on to play for the Irons for a season and a half, covering full-back and centre-forward roles as well as his usual position of half-back.

[5] Robert Stevenson, a full back of merit, who captained the Arsenal team in their early Second Division struggles, was among those who helped to build warships when the suggestion of a football club was made at the Thames Iron Works, and he was the first captain of the team.

There was not much of him in the way of physique, but he was a wonderfully good player and invaluable as an advisor to the fathers of the club.The first season saw Stevenson score at least 8 goals in 20 games and gain a winner's medal in the West Ham Charity Cup.