About ROBINHO
On January 25, 1984 in São Vicente, Brazil), nicknamed Robinho (Little Robin) is a Brazilian football player (forward), considered by many to be one of the best players in the Campeonato Brasileiro since his debut for Santos Football Club in 2002; in addition to excelling in the Brasileiro, he is also one of the most promising prospects for the Brazilian national team.
Robinho made his debut for Santos in the 2002 Brasileiro, where along with teammate Diego, he helped lead the club to a championship, the club's first since Pelé's departure. After a disappointing 2003 season, Robinho exploded in 2004, scoring 21 goals in 36 matches in the Brasileiro. Robinho has also appeared for Santos in two Copa Libertadores, helping Santos finish runners-up to Boca Juniors in the 2003 tournament.
Robinho's performances over the past three years have attracted the attention of the largest clubs in Europe, from Real Madrid and Chelsea to A.C. Milan, Bayern Munich and Liverpool.
His mother was kidnapped in the end of 2004 and released two months later after the payment of ransom.
On January 25, 1984 in São Vicente, Brazil), nicknamed Robinho (Little Robin) is a Brazilian football player (forward), considered by many to be one of the best players in the Campeonato Brasileiro since his debut for Santos Football Club in 2002; in addition to excelling in the Brasileiro, he is also one of the most promising prospects for the Brazilian national team.
Robinho made his debut for Santos in the 2002 Brasileiro, where along with teammate Diego, he helped lead the club to a championship, the club's first since Pelé's departure. After a disappointing 2003 season, Robinho exploded in 2004, scoring 21 goals in 36 matches in the Brasileiro. Robinho has also appeared for Santos in two Copa Libertadores, helping Santos finish runners-up to Boca Juniors in the 2003 tournament.
Robinho's performances over the past three years have attracted the attention of the largest clubs in Europe, from Real Madrid and Chelsea to A.C. Milan, Bayern Munich and Liverpool.
His mother was kidnapped in the end of 2004 and released two months later after the payment of ransom.
Profile of Robinho
Birth Name
Robson de Souza
Nickname
Robinho
Robin
Father
Gilvan de Souza
Mother
Marina de Souza
Date of birth
25 January 1984
Born day
Wednesday
Birthday
25 January
Zodiac sign
Aquarius
Born day
Wednesday
Birthday
25 January
Zodiac sign
Aquarius
Race or Ethnicity
South America
Place of Birth
São Vicente, São Paulo State
Nationality
Brazilian
Height
5 ft 7 1/2 in
Position
Forward
Winger
Place of Birth
São Vicente, São Paulo State
Nationality
Brazilian
Height
5 ft 7 1/2 in
Position
Forward
Winger
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National team appearances
70
Goals for national team
19
Debut for national team
Brazil vs Mexico, 2003 Gold Cup final
First goal for national team
February 9 2005 vs Hong Kong
Honors
Confederation Cup 2005, 2009, Copa America 2007, Campeonato Brasileiro 2002, 2004, La Liga: 2006-07, 2007-08, Supercopa de España 2008
Personal honors
Top goal scorer at the 2007 Copa America (6 goals), Bola de Ouro 2004
Shirt number
11
Current club
A.C. Milan
International Goals
25
Marital Status
Married
Spouse
Vivian Gugllielmetti
Son
Robson Jr
Top goal scorer at the 2007 Copa America (6 goals), Bola de Ouro 2004
Shirt number
11
Current club
A.C. Milan
International Goals
25
Marital Status
Married
Spouse
Vivian Gugllielmetti
Son
Robson Jr
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