Arjen Robben | |
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Personal information | |
Date of birth : | 23 January 1984 |
Age : | 40 |
Place of birth : | Bedum |
Playing position : | Winger |
Eredivisie player | |
2000-2002 | FC Groningen |
2002-2004 | PSV Eindhoven |
Netherlands player | |
2003→ |
Arjen Robben is a Dutch footballer who usually plays as a right or left wing attacker and is known for his dribbling, speed, crosses and long shots.
At age 16 he made his debut in the 1st team at FC Groningen. He would play 2 full seasons at FC Groningen. In his first season (2000/01) he was awarded the Player of the Year.
He then signed for PSV, where he became the Netherlands' Young Player of the Year and won the 2002/03 Eredivisie title with the club.
In April 2003, Robben debuted as a 19 year old in the Dutch national team. He has represented his country at 3 European Championships (2004, 2008, 2012) and three World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014).