Arjen Robben

Dutch footballer and World Cup finalist

Arjen Robben - Dutch footballer and World Cup finalist
Born

January 23rd, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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A prominent footballer, achieved significant success in club and international competitions. Played predominantly as a winger for teams like PSV Eindhoven, Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich. Contributed to Bayern Munich's dominance in the Bundesliga, securing multiple league titles and winning the UEFA Champions League in 2013. Represented the Netherlands in international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup, reaching the final in 2010.

Won multiple Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich

Achieved UEFA Champions League victory in 2013

Finished as a World Cup finalist in 2010

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