Robin van Persie Football player Date of Birth: 06.08.1983 Country: Netherlands

1. Biography of Robin van Persie
2. Early Career
3. Career with Feyenoord
4. Move to Arsenal
5. International Career
6. Controversy and Injuries
7. Current Status

Biography of Robin van Persie

Robin van Persie was born on August 6, 1983, in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He is a professional football player who currently represents the English club Arsenal and plays for the national team of the Netherlands.

Early Career

Van Persie began his professional football career with the youth football club "Excelsior Rotterdam." Even at a young age, he showed great skill and a strong desire to win. However, he also frequently displayed an aggressive nature on the field.

Career with Feyenoord

In 2001, Van Persie started his career with the professional football club Feyenoord. He became one of the leading strikers for the team until 2004, playing 61 matches and scoring 14 goals.

Move to Arsenal

In 2004, Van Persie received an offer from Arsenal. At that time, the team was experiencing the departure of Dennis Bergkamp and Jose Antonio Reyes, making Van Persie a suitable candidate to fill the void. Since joining Arsenal, he has played 91 matches and scored 31 goals. One of his most memorable goals was against Charlton, where he scored a beautiful goal from a corner kick, which was later awarded the goal of the month.

International Career

In 2005, Van Persie was called up to the national team of the Netherlands. He represented his country in the 2006 FIFA World Cup held in Germany.

Controversy and Injuries

In 2005, Van Persie was accused of sexual assault against a Dutch model. After multiple interrogations, he was cleared of any involvement. In 2007, he suffered a series of serious injuries, which temporarily sidelined him from football. Van Persie underwent a special training program with a personal coach. In 2008, he faced difficulties participating in the UEFA Euro 2008, and it was doubted whether he could compete in the championship.

Current Status

Currently, Robin van Persie serves as the leading striker for Arsenal, wearing the number 11 jersey. He often switches between the forward and midfield positions during matches, confusing opponents with his versatility.