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Arjen Robben
Arjen Robben is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a winger. Known for his dribbling skills, speed, and long-range shots, he is regarded as one of the best players of his generation and one of the greatest wingers of all time. He ranks second for the all-time Dutch top goalscorers (32) in the UEFA Champions League and is the all-time Dutch top assist provider (19) in the competit…
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We won the tie in Barcelona but everyone talks about Barcelona winning and says we parked the bus in front of the goal. We didn't park the bus, we parked the plane and we did it for two reasons. One, because we only had 10 men and two, because we beat them 3-1 at San Siro, not by parking the bus, or the boat or the airplane but by smashing them.
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We want to follow a dream, yes it's true, but it's one thing to follow a dream and another to follow an obsession...A dream is more pure than obsession. A dream is about pride.
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2026· 28 entries
BeSoccer ES: El PSV sale en ataque con De Jong y Pereiro ante un Bayern con Robben, Lewandowski y Müller arriba
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talkSPORT: England U21’s new Arjen Robben warned against Chelsea transfer from sister club
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Goal: La redención de Arjen Robben: cómo el letal extremo del Bayern de Múnich pasó de venirse abajo en las grandes citas a héroe de la final de la Champions League
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GOAL: Arjen Robben's redemption: How deadly Bayern Munich winger went from big-game bottler to Champions League final hero
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fuelcarmagazine: Chelsea 2004 Team Robben's Chelsea Match Shirt, 2004/05 CharityStars
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“We won the tie in Barcelona but everyone talks about Barcelona winning and says we parked the bus in front of the goal. We didn't park the bus, we parked the plane and we did it for two reasons. One, because we only had 10 men and two, because we beat them 3-1 at San Siro, not by parking the bus, or the boat or the airplane but by smashing them.”
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“We want to follow a dream, yes it's true, but it's one thing to follow a dream and another to follow an obsession...A dream is more pure than obsession. A dream is about pride.”
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“The world is so competitive, aggressive, consumive, selfish and during the time we spend here we must be all but that.”
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“I confess that it isn't easy to enter on football with the name of someone who is already in football. I feel that with my own son. He already lives under the pressure of being a son of mine. For that I admire Rui Águas and Maldini, who managed to live with the weight of that pressure, and already did a lot.”
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“I don't want to be, and it isn't part of my personality. I'm still going to be the same until I was today but with more responsibilities.”
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“I went out with frustration, it was the beginning of my career and it was a great opportunity. It was a marking point because I showed to myself that I wasn't afraid of the risks. I sent a message to myself for not having fear of the future and for not losing my identity.”
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“I was more influenced by Barça's philosophy than by any other coach. They were four years of my life absolutely fundamental.”
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Mshale: FC Bayern Munchen - Arjen Robben And Bastian Schweinsteiger Training Session Ncaa Lacrosse Bracket (AhU3jIfcvE)
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Mshale: Bayern Munich Vs Manchester City 2-3 • All Goals & Highlights • Silva & Robben Scored Alessandro Tersigni (af5ebtQZtf)
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Mshale: 10-Minute Match: Arjen Robben's Netherlands Vs Spain | 2014 Masterclass Joint Drone Manufacturing Ukraine Us (Si5vVm0mTD)
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Defensa Central: Miguel Gutiérrez, experto en fútbol internacional: “Diomande impresiona por su físico, técnicamente no es tan bueno como otros extremos que triunfaron en la Bundesliga como Robben o Ribery”
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Mshale: Arjen Robben's Best Goals For FC Bayern Mram Stock (CBeiYCpBxp)
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El Español: Arjen Robben: "Me uní al equipo de fútbol de mi pueblo siendo pequeño, pero sólo jugábamos 1 o 2 veces por semana"
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Public attention spiked: 9,775 Wikipedia readers in one day, 5.7× the usual 1,706, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 7,560 Wikipedia readers in one day, 4.4× the usual 1,706, with 1 article edits. Editors noted: Netherlands won the shootout and game against Costa Rica. They lost in the next round to Argentina.
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Public attention spiked: 7,560 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.2× the usual 2,345, with 1 article edits. Editors noted: Netherlands won the shootout and game against Costa Rica. They lost in the next round to Argentina.
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Public attention spiked: 7,618 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.2× the usual 2,345, with 0 article edits.
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The Mirror: Arjen Robben statement issued after ex-Chelsea star accused of abusing ref in U14 game
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ESPN: Arjen Robben accused of mistreating ref at son's youth game, Groningen deny claim
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Yahoo! Sports: Arjen Robben on Olise comparisons: "I don't really like them"
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2025· 2 entries
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Yahoo! Sports: Arjen Robben: A Left-Footed Wizard
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2024· 2 entries
“Hiç bir zaman şimdi ki futbolcular kadar popüler olmadık. Sanırım sadece işimiz yaptığımız için ve yakışıklı olmadığımız içindi.”
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“Messi ve Birçok efsane ile karşılaştım ama en büyüğü Cristiano Ronaldo'ydu.”
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2021· 1 entry
nytimes.com: Arjen Robben announces retirement from football
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2020· 1 entry
Played for FC Groningen (2020–2021) — 7 appearances, 0 goals.
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2019· 4 entries
Sports Illustrated: Arjen Robben: The Flying Dutchman Who Became a Modern Legend at Bayern Munich
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Won: DFB-Pokal with Bayern Munich (2018–19).
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Won: Bundesliga with Bayern Munich (2018–19).
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“I can say that this is my last year [at Bayern] and it is good like that. I think it is the right moment after ten years. The club moves on and I may move on. It is the end of a very good and long period.”
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2018· 2 entries
Won: Bundesliga with Bayern Munich (2017–18).
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Won: DFL-Supercup with Bayern Munich (2018).
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2017· 2 entries
Won: Bundesliga with Bayern Munich (2016–17).
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Following their unsuccessful qualifying campaign for the 2018 FIFA World Cup
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2016· 4 entries
CNN: Bayern Munich: Locker room confidential with Arjen Robben
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ESPN: Arjen Robben on song as Joshua Kimmich continues his hot streak
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Won: Bundesliga with Bayern Munich (2015–16).
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Won: DFB-Pokal with Bayern Munich (2015–16).
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2015· 2 entries
Won: Bundesliga with Bayern Munich (2014–15).
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Won award: ESM Team of the Year (2014–15).
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2014· 12 entries
ESPN: Arjen Robben to play on for Dutch
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Slate: Dive of the Day: Robben Makes the Ultimate Sacrifice for the Netherlands
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Won award: Dutch Sportsman of the year (2014).
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Won: Bundesliga with Bayern Munich (2013–14).
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Won: DFB-Pokal with Bayern Munich (2013–14).
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Third place: FIFA World Cup with Netherlands (2014).
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Won award: UEFA Team of the Year (2014).
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Won award: UEFA Champions League Team of the Season (2013–14).
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Won award: FIFA World Cup Bronze Ball (2014).
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Won award: FIFA World Cup All-Star Team (2014).
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Won award: FIFA FIFPro World XI (2014).
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After a successful period with both Bayern and his country at the World Cup, Robben was named in the FIFPro World XI and the UEFA Team of the Year, and came in fourth place in the Ballon d'Or
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2013· 6 entries
NBC Sports: Arjen Robben out six weeks after tackle causes “extensive hemorrhaging”
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Won: UEFA Super Cup with Bayern Munich (2013).
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Won award: Goal of the Month in Germany (February 2013).
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Won: Bundesliga with Bayern Munich (2012–13).
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Won: DFB-Pokal with Bayern Munich (2012–13).
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Won: UEFA Champions League with Bayern Munich (2012–13).
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2012· 2 entries
Won: DFL-Supercup with Bayern Munich (2012).
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Robben was decisive in Bayern's historic continental treble in 2012–13, earning Man of the Match in the 2013 Champions League final after assisting the opener and scoring the winning goal in a 2–1 victory over rivals Bor
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2011· 1 entry
Won award: UEFA Team of the Year (2011).
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2010· 12 entries
Awarded German Footballer of the Year (2010).
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Won: Bundesliga with Bayern Munich (2009–10).
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Won award: Goal of the Month in Germany (January 2010).
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Won: DFB-Pokal with Bayern Munich (2009–10).
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Runner-up: FIFA World Cup with Netherlands (2010).
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Won award: Goal of the Month in Germany (March 2010).
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Won award: Goal of the Month in Germany (April 2010).
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Won award: ESM Team of the Year (2009–10).
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Won award: The kicker Man of the Year (2010).
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Won award: Footballer of the Year in Germany (2010).
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Won award: VDV Bundesliga Player of the Season (2009–10).
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“It’s not important how we play. If you have a Ferrari and I have a small car, to beat you in a race I have to break your wheel or put sugar in your tank.”
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2009· 3 entries
Played for FC Bayern Munich (2009–2019) — 201 appearances, 99 goals.
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“If FC Porto was a club of a country with another economical power, it could have done a striking season in Europe. That team was the best I have ever coached. It was destroyed due to economical factors.”
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Joined Bayern Munich in 2009.
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2008· 2 entries
Won: Supercopa de España with Real Madrid (2008).
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Won: La Liga with Real Madrid (2007–08).
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2007· 6 entries
Won the English FA Cup with Chelsea (2006-2007).
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Won: FA Cup with Chelsea (2006–07).
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Won: Football League Cup with Chelsea (2006–07).
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Played for Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (2007–2009) — 50 appearances, 11 goals.
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Joined Real Madrid in 2007.
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And won the La Liga title in his first season
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2006· 1 entry
Won: Premier League with Chelsea (2005–06).
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2005· 9 entries
Won the Bravo Award with Chelsea (2005).
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Won the English Football League Cup with Chelsea (2004-2005).
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Won the English FA Community Shield with Chelsea (2005).
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Won: Premier League with Chelsea (2004–05).
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Won: FA Community Shield with Chelsea (2005).
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Won award: PFA Team of the Year (2004–05).
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Won award: Bravo Award (2005).
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Won: Football League Cup with Chelsea (2004–05).
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Won award: ESM Team of the Year (2004–05).
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2004· 5 entries
Won award: UEFA European Championship top assist provider (2004).
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Won award: Premier League Player of the Month (November 2004).
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Played for Chelsea F.C. (2004–2007) — 67 appearances, 15 goals.
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Joined Chelsea in 2004.
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Chelsea signed Robben, where he won two consecutive Premier League titles and was named in the PFA Team of the Year for 2004–05
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2003· 5 entries
Won the Dutch Eredivisie with PSV Eindhoven (2002-2003).
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Won: Johan Cruyff Shield with PSV (2003).
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Won: Eredivisie with PSV (2002–03).
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Won award: Johan Cruyff Trophy (2002–03).
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Played for Netherlands national association football team (2003–2017) — 96 appearances, 37 goals.
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2002· 2 entries
Joined PSV Eindhoven in 2002.
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Played for PSV Eindhoven (2002–2004) — 56 appearances, 18 goals.
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2001· 2 entries
Played for Netherlands national under-19 football team (2001–2002) — 8 appearances, 2 goals.
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Played for Netherlands national under-21 football team (2001–2003) — 8 appearances, 1 goals.
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2000· 3 entries
Joined FC Groningen in 2000.
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Played for Netherlands national under-17 football team (2000–2000) — 3 appearances, 1 goals.
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Played for FC Groningen (2000–2002) — 46 appearances, 8 goals.
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1999· 1 entry
Played for Netherlands national under-15 football team (1999–2000) — 11 appearances, 4 goals.
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1996· 1 entry
Played for FC Groningen (1996–2000).
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1989· 1 entry
Played for VV Bedum (1989–1996).
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1984· 1 entry
Born 1984-01-23.
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