Robinho Biography
Robson de Souza was born 25 January 1984 in São Vicente, São Paulo State, Brazil, is known as Robinho, is a Brazilian professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Serie A club Milan. He is also a member of the Brazilian national team.
In 1999, at only 15 years of age, Robinho was personally picked by Brazil legend Pelé as his heir apparent and went on to lead Santos to their first Campeonato Brasileiro title since Pelé himself played for the club.Since then he has won another title with Santos and two more with Spanish club Real Madrid. He won the Italian Serie A title in his first season at AC Milan. Robinho has won one Copa América title and two Confederations Cups with Brazil.
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Return to Santos
After trying his luck in futsal, where he was extremely prolific and managed to chisel his dribbling and acceleration traits, Robinho was spotted by the youth scouts of Santos, one of the most important clubs in Brazil. At just 13 years of age, Robinho was already regarded as a future talent, some even comparing him to Ronaldo, who at that time (1996-1997) was rampant throughout Europe.
After 6 years spent in the different youth departments of Santos, Robinho was finally taken to the senior team His first season with Santos was already extremely successful, as Robinho played in 24 games, scoring 9 times and assisting for many other goals.
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He held the headline of Brazilian (and international) newspapers after a game, where he did 6 step-overs in a matter of seconds, confusing his opponents so much that they had to foul him and award Santos with a penalty. He also won the title with Santos that year, getting the first taste of success as a professional soccer player.
The next three seasons at Santos saw Robinho earning a solid place in the first team as he managed to score 47 times in 106 matches, attracting the appetite of Real Madrid's scouts, who are always hungry for fresh young talents.
Robinho Biography – Real MadridRobinho was brought on as a talented player for the future of Real, since no one really believed he could win a first squad spot in a team that features strikers such as Raul, Ronaldo, Antonio Cassano or Ruud Van Nistelrooy. He did get his chance however, but he only managed to score 9 times in over 30 games for Real in his first season, which was a little under what the exigent Real crowd expected.
Nevertheless, with Ronaldo leaving for Milan in the winter of 2007, Casssano being in a constant conflict with Real's managers & with Raul being re-positioned into a midfielder, Robinho earned a first team spot & he is now one of Real's first team regulars.
Many consider that Robinho still needs one more season to settle in and play at his full potential and this remark is backed up by his awesome performances for Brazil soccer team, being one of the key players in Dunga's squad at the moment.
Personal life
In November 2004 Robinho' mother was kidnapped at gunpoint.She was released without harm in the next month.In 2009, Robinho married Vivian Guglielmetti. They have a son together named Robson Jr.
In January 2009, Robinho was arrested and bailed following an allegation of serious sexual assault. In April, West Yorkshire police announced that no further action would be taken.
In January 2009, Robinho was arrested and bailed following an allegation of serious sexual assault. In April, West Yorkshire police announced that no further action would be taken.
Honours
Club
Santos
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A (2): 2002, 2004
- Campeonato Paulista (1): 2010
- Copa do Brasil (1): 2010
Real Madrid
- La Liga (2): 2006–07, 2007–08
- Supercopa de España (1): 2008
Milan
- Serie A (1): 2010–11
International
- Brazil
- FIFA Confederations Cup: 2005, 2009
- Copa América: 2007
Individual
- Copa América: 2007 – Golden Ball (best player of the tournament)
- Copa América: 2007 – Golden Shoe (Top scorer)
- Bola de Ouro: 2005
- World Soccer Young Player of the Year: 2004–05
Career statistics
- As of 16 April 2011
| Club performance | League | Cup | League Cup | Continental | Total | |||||||
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| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Brazil | League | Copa do Brasil | League Cup | South America | Total | |||||||
| 2002 | Santos | Série A | 30 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 30 | 10 | ||
| 2003 | 32 | 9 | — | — | 14 | 4 | 46 | 13 | ||||
| 2004 | 37 | 21 | — | — | 8 | 4 | 45 | 25 | ||||
| 2005 | 12 | 6 | — | — | 9 | 6 | 21 | 12 | ||||
| Total | Brazil | 111 | 46 | — | — | 31 | 14 | 142 | 60 | |||
| Spain | League | Copa del Rey | Copa de la Liga | Europe | Total | |||||||
| 2005–06 | Real Madrid | La Liga | 37 | 8 | 6 | 4 | — | — | 8 | 0 | 51 | 12 |
| 2006–07 | 32 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 7 | 1 | 41 | 8 | ||
| 2007–08 | 32 | 11 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | 4 | 40 | 15 | ||
| Total | Spain | 101 | 25 | 10 | 5 | — | — | 21 | 5 | 132 | 35 | |
| England | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Europe | Total | |||||||
| 2008–09 | Manchester City | Premier League | 31 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 41 | 15 |
| 2009–10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 12 | 1 | ||
| Total | England | 41 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 53 | 16 | |
| Brazil | League | Copa do Brasil | League Cup | South America | Total | |||||||
| 2010 | Santos (loan) | Série A | 2 | 0 | 8 | 6 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 10 | 6 |
| Total | Brazil | 2 | 0 | 8 | 6 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 10 | 6 | |
| Italy | League | Coppa Italia | League Cup | Europe | Total | |||||||
| 2010–11 | Milan | Serie A | 30 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 37 | 15 |
| Total | Italy | 30 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 37 | 15 | |
| Career total | 284 | 99 | 21 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 67 | 20 | 373 | 132 | ||
Including 12 matches and 5 goals in São Paulo State Tournament 2010
International statistics
- As of 2 July 2010
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The performance of Robinho
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