Robinho

Brazilian footballer and Real Madrid star

Robinho - Brazilian footballer and Real Madrid star
Born

January 25th, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Brazil

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Born in São Paulo, this footballer rose to prominence in the early 2000s. He started his professional career with Santos FC, where he won multiple titles and caught the attention of international clubs. In 2005, he transferred to Real Madrid, contributing to the team's success by winning the La Liga title in 2007 and 2008. After his stint in Spain, he played for several clubs, including Manchester City, AC Milan, and lower-tier Brazilian clubs. He also represented the Brazil national team, earning significant accolades. This athlete's playing style and dribbling skills gained recognition worldwide, making him one of the notable figures in Brazilian football.

Winning La Liga with Real Madrid in 2007

Winning La Liga with Real Madrid in 2008

Competing in the FIFA World Cup and Copa America with Brazil

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