Robin van Persie He is a former Dutch professional soccer player. He played as a striker during his active career as a player and is considered one of the best strikers of his generation. He played professional football for several clubs, including Feyenoord, Arsenal, Manchester United and Fenerbahce. He returned to his first Feyenoord club in 2018, where he finished his professional career in football. He represented the Dutch national team from 2005 until his retirement from international football in 2017.
Why is Robin Van Persie famous?
- Considered one of the best strikers of his generation.
Where was Robin Van Persie born?
Robin Van Persie was born on August 6, 1983. His birthplace is Rotterdam in the Netherlands. He has Dutch nationality. He was born of a father, Bob, and a mother, José Ras. His father raised him after his parents divorced.
He joined the youth system of the local SBV Excelsior club when he was only 5 years old. At 16, he joined the Feyenoord youth system.
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Career
Robin Van Persie signed with Feyenoord at age 16 and made his professional debut at age 17.
He later went on to play professional football for 17 years.
During his active career, he played professional football for Feyenoord, Arsenal, Manchester United and Fenerbahce.
He played for Feyenoord between 2001 and 2004, scoring 22 goals in 78 appearances in all competitions.
He then joined the English club Arsenal in 2004, where he played soccer until the 2011-2012 season.
During his 8-season Arsenal career, he scored 132 goals in 278 appearances in all competitions for Arsenal.
After Arsenal, he joined another Manchester United English club in 2012.
After having played 3 seasons with Manchester United, he scored 58 goals in 105 appearances for the club.
He then joined the Turkish club Fenerbahce in 2015, where he scored 36 goals in 87 appearances for the club.
He then returned to his first Feyenoord club in 2017.
He scored 25 goals in 45 appearances for Feyenoord in his 2 seasons at the club.
He then retired from professional football in 2019. He played his last game in May 2019 against ADO Den Haag.
During his active football career, he scored 273 goals in 593 appearances in all competitions.
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International career
Robin Van Persie represented several Dutch youth teams. He represented the national teams U17, U19 and U21 before making his senior international debut in 2005.
He made his senior international debut in a friendly match against Romania in 2005.
He scored his first senior international goal against Finland.
He represented the Netherlands in the FIFA World Cups 2006, 2010 and 2014, and in the UEFA European Championships 2008 and 2012.
He was one of the key players in the Dutch team that reached the final of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, where they were defeated by Spain.
He is the top scorer of the Netherlands of all time with 50 international goals.
He retired from international football in 2017.
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Club Honors
Feyenoord
KNVB Cup: 2017-18
Johan Cruyff Shield: 2018
UEFA Cup: 2001–02
Arsenal
FA Cup: 2004–05
Community Shield FA: 2004
UEFA Champions League runner-up: 2005–06
Runner-up of the Football League Cup: 2010–11
United Manchester
Premier League: 2012–13
FA Community Shield: 2013
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Netherlands
Runner-up of the FIFA World Cup: 2010; third place: 2014
Individual honors
Dutch football talent of the year: 2001–02
KNVB Best Young Talent Award: 2001–02
Premier League player of the month: November 2005, October 2009, October 2011, December 2012, April 2013
BBC's goal of the month: September 2006, December 2008, December 2011, August 2012, April 2013
Premier League Senior Assistance Provider: 2008–09
Premier League Golden Boot Landmark Award: 2011–12 (10 goals), 2011–12 (20 goals), 2011–12 (30 goals)
Premier League Golden Boot: 2011–12, 2012–13
PFA Player of the Year Player: 2011–12
PFA fan player of the year: 2012
PFA Team of the Year: Premier League 2011–12, Premier League 2012–13
FWA Footballer of the Year: 2011–12
ESM Team of the Year: 2011–12
Arsenal player of the season: 2011–12
Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year: 2012–13
Target of the BBC season: 2012–13
FIFA FIFPro World XI shortlist: 2011 2012 2013
FIFA FIFPro World XI 2nd team: 2013
Award for the best goal of the Premier League 100 Club
Top scorer of all time in the Netherlands: 50 goals
Manchester United goal of the season: April 2013 vs Aston Villa
2014 FIFA World Cup Qualification Top scorer (11 goals)
FIFA Puskás Award (3rd place) 2014
Eredivisie player of the month: August 2018
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Records established by Robin van Persie
Arsenal
Highest number of goals in a season of 38 league games: 30 goals (in the Premier League, 2011-12)
Most goals in a calendar year (35), 2011–12
Most goals scored at Emirates Stadium: (64)
United Manchester
The only player who scored two winning goals at 90 minutes in the Premier League (shared with two players) 2012/13
The third least necessary matches for a player to reach 15 goals (21 games, only behind Ruud van Nistelrooy (19 games), Dwight Yorke (20 games)
Feyenoord
The oldest player in Eredivisie history with two goals in a Klassieker (35 years, 174 days).
Premier league
Most goals scored in the Premier League from the change of year until the end of the season (18) 2010/11 (shared with Thierry Henry and Cristiano Ronaldo)
The number of teams scored in one season: 17, set record:
League of 20 teams:
- Ian Wright (Arsenal, 1996–97)
- Robin van Persie (Arsenal, 2011-12)
- Mohamed Salah (Liverpool, 2017-18)
Most consecutive league games out scored in: 9, Robin van Persie (for Arsenal, from January 1, 2011 to May 22, 2011)
Most games scored in a Premier League season: (21), 2012/13 (shared with Cristiano Ronaldo)
The only player to win the gold boot with two clubs 2012/13
The Dutch player with the most Premier League goals (144 goals)
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International
2014 FIFA World Cup: the only player since 1966 who scored with his left foot, right foot and head, as well as scoring from a free kick and a penalty kick.
Top scorer of all time of the Dutch men's national team (50)
What are the body measurements of Robin Van Persie?
Robin van Persie stands at a height of 1.83 m, that is, 6 feet high. It has an athletic constitution.
What is the net worth of Robin Van Persie?
Robin Van Persie got from his professional career in football. He played professional football for several clubs for 19 years until his retirement in 2019. He first joined the English club Arsenal for 2.75 million pounds in 2004. He later extended his contract twice while playing for Arsenal. He then joined Manchester United for 22.5 million pounds in 2012. After his period at Manchester United, he signed with Fenerbahce for 3.84 million. It has a sponsorship agreement with Adidas. Considered one of the best strikers of his generation, he accumulated a great fortune during his professional career.
Who is Robin Van Persie married to?
Robin Van Persie is a married man. He is married to the Moroccan Bouchra. The couple has two children, Shaqueel and Dina. Once he declared that he is not Muslim, Christian or Jewish.
