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Robin van Persie

Position: forward

Holland

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Name: Robin van Persie

Birthdate: 06-08-1983

Age: 42

Birthplace: Rotterdam, Netherlands

Height: 6' 1" (1.85m)

Weight: 11st 2lbs (70.76kg)

Years at Club: 2012-2015

Signing Info: Transferred from: Arsenal, 17/08/2012, £24m

Previous Clubs: Feyenoord, Arsenal

Debut: 20/08/2012 v Everton (A) 0-1 (Premiership)

Farewell: Transferred to Fenerbache, 14/07/2015, £4.7m

Passed Away:

Biography
Robin van Persie is regarded as one of the most prolific and technically gifted forwards of his generation. Known for his exceptional ball control, precise finishing, and versatility in attack, Van Persie had a remarkable career in the Premier League and Europe. He played for Arsenal and Manchester United, becoming one of the top goal-scorers in both club and international football.

Van Persie began his career at Feyenoord before moving to Arsenal in 2004, where he developed into a world-class forward under Arsène Wenger. During his time at Arsenal, he was renowned for his incredible goalscoring ability and his creative vision. He won the Premier League Golden Boot in the 2011-12 season, scoring 30 league goals. In 2012, Van Persie made a high-profile move to Manchester United, where he played a crucial role in winning the Premier League title in the 2012-13 season, finishing as the league's top scorer again with 26 goals.

Van Persie was known for his elegant style of play, his ability to score from both long-range and in tight situations, and his lethal finishing with his left foot. His volley against Charlton Athletic in 2006 is considered one of the best goals in Premier League history.

Strengths:
Finishing: Van Persie was an expert finisher, able to score from a variety of angles and distances.
Technique: His exceptional ball control, dribbling, and first touch made him a constant threat in and around the box.
Versatility: Van Persie was comfortable playing as a central striker, a second forward, or a winger, showing his ability to adapt to various tactical roles.
Leadership: Later in his career, Van Persie was known for his leadership qualities, captaining both Arsenal and the Dutch national team.
International Career:
Van Persie is the all-time leading goal scorer for the Netherlands with 50 goals in 102 appearances. He represented the Dutch national team at multiple major tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup in 2010, where the Netherlands finished as runners-up, and in 2014, where they finished third. His iconic diving header goal against Spain in the 2014 World Cup group stage became one of the most memorable moments of the tournament.

Summary:
Robin van Persie is one of the finest forwards of the modern era, known for his technical brilliance, creative vision, and consistent goal-scoring ability. He played a pivotal role in Arsenal and Manchester United's successes, winning the Premier League Golden Boot twice and leading United to the 2012-13 Premier League title. His legendary career is further highlighted by his status as the Netherlands' all-time leading scorer and his memorable contributions in international tournaments. Van Persie remains an iconic figure in world football, admired for his elegance and efficiency in front of goal.



		League		League Cup		FA Cup		Charity Shield		European Cup		Europa League		Super Cup		Cup Winners Cup		Inter-cont Cup		World Clubs Cup

No	Season																					Season Goals	Season Apps
1.	2012-2013	26	38	0	0	1	4	0	0	3	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	30	48
2.	2013-2014	12	21	0	0	0	0	2	1	4	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	18	28
3.	2014-2015	10	27	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	10	29
TOTALS		48	86	0	0	1	6	2	1	7	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	58	105