Date of Birth: January 23, 1984
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Biography
Arjen Robben is a retired Dutch professional footballer who was born on January 23, 1984, in Bedum, Netherlands. Known for his speed, dribbling skills, and powerful left foot, Robben primarily played as a winger. He started his professional career at Groningen before moving to PSV Eindhoven, where he won the Eredivisie title. His performances earned him a transfer to Chelsea in 2004, where he won two Premier League titles and an FA Cup. Robben then joined Real Madrid in 2007, winning La Liga before moving to Bayern Munich in 2009. At Bayern, he enjoyed the most successful period of his career, winning eight Bundesliga titles, five DFB-Pokal titles, and the UEFA Champions League in 2013. Known for his iconic goal in the 2013 Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund, Robben became a key figure in Bayern’s dominance. After a brief retirement in 2019, Robben returned to professional football in 2020 with Groningen but retired again in 2021. Internationally, Robben earned over 90 caps for the Netherlands, playing in three FIFA World Cups and two UEFA European Championships, finishing as a runner-up in the 2010 World Cup.
5 Interesting Facts about Arjen Robben
1. Arjen Robben is known for his signature move: cutting inside from the right wing onto his left foot to shoot.
2. Robben scored the winning goal in the 2013 UEFA Champions League final.
3. He was named Dutch Footballer of the Year in 2003 and 2005.
4. Robben is fluent in Dutch, English, German, and Spanish.
5. Despite injuries, he maintained a high level of performance throughout his career, often making comebacks from serious setbacks.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Arjen Robben
1. “When you come to Bayern, you have to win. That is the mentality here.”
2. “I always try to improve, to find new ways to get better. That’s what keeps me going.”
3. “In football, you always have to be ready for the next challenge.”
4. “Every goal is important, but scoring in a final is something special.”
5. “Football is my passion, and as long as I can enjoy it, I will keep playing.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, Arjen Robben’s net worth was estimated to be around $80 million.
Children
Arjen Robben and his wife, Bernadien Eillert, have three children: two sons, Luka and Kai, and a daughter, Lynn.
Relevant Links
1. [Arjen Robben – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arjen_Robben
2. [Arjen Robben – Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.com/arjen-robben/profil/spieler/4360
3. [Arjen Robben – ESPN Profile](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/12557/arjen-robben
4. [Arjen Robben – Bayern Munich Profile](https://fcbayern.com/en/teams/first-team/arjen-robben
5. [Arjen Robben – FIFA Profile](https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/players/player/178662/
