Robin Van Persie Biography

Dutch professional Robin van Persie plays as a striker for Feyenoord and has made more than 100 appearances for the Netherlands national team. He has played over 100 international matches and has scored 50 goals for the Netherlands, making him the all-time top scorer. He has represented his country at the 2006, 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups, and at the 2008 and 2012 UEFA European Championships.

Early life of Robin van Persie

Robin van Persie was born on August 6, 1983 in Rotterdam of Nation Netherlands. According to 2013 statistics, Robin van Persie’s salary is £12.2 million. His current team is Manchester United FC. He plays as a striker wearing the team’s number 20 squad. In addition, he is also in the Netherlands National Soccer Team. He is the captain of this Dutch team playing as a striker.

Robin van Persie was raised by his father after his parents’ divorce. He was very mischievous and one of the boys who misbehaved at school resulted in his exclusion from class almost daily.

It was alleged that he was in prison on several occasions on suspicion of different sexual matters, despite the fact that he was proven innocent.

Robin van Persie’s career

Robin van Persie began his youth career playing for Excelsior from 1997-1999 and Feyenoord from 1998-2001. Starting in 2001, he started his professional career from the same club.

He appeared in 61 matches scoring 15 goals for the team. In 2004, he joined the renowned club called Arsenal. Having played several matches and scoring several goals for the club, later in 2011, he became the club’s captain.

In 2012, he joined Arsenal’s rival club Manchester United. During his contract with Arsenal, he appeared in 194 matches bagging 96 outstanding goals for the team. He joined the Netherlands’ first national soccer team in 2005.

With the Netherlands, he has played 82 games scoring 41 goals for the Nation. Robin van Persie has played 56 games for Manchester United so far scoring 37 goals.

Robin van Persie Net Worth and Salary

Robin van Persie net worth is $50 million today. He earns an annual salary of $16 million from his successful playing career. Van Persie was transferred to Manchester United on August 15, 2012 for $37 million.

Robin van Persie Awards and Achievements

RvP has won many awards and achievements for himself and for the clubs where he played and also for the country.

He was awarded the KNVB Best Young Talent Award: 2000-2001, Dutch Football Talent of the Year: 2001-2002, Five Times Premier League Player of the Month, Rotterdam Sportsman of the Year: 2006, Five Times BBC Goal of the Month , Four-time Arsenal top scorer, two-time Arsenal player of the year, two-time Arsenal goal of the season, UEFA Euro 2008 bronze boot,

Three times Premier League Golden Boot Landmark Award, Twice Premier League Golden Boot, PFA Players’ Player of the Year: 2011-2012, PFA Fan’s Player of the Year 2011-2012, Twice Premier League PFA Team of the Year, FWA Footballer of the Year, ESM Team of the Year: 2011-2012 and Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year 2012-2013.

Robin van Persie’s personal life

Robin van Persie has a killer instinct in the game. He has impressive ball control, shooting and header skills and creativity in the game. However, his durability in the game worries him. He suffered different injuries on several occasions. This has also affected his work rate and his speed. He still needs to work on his vision and temperament for better performance in the future.

This 30-year-old left-footed forward appreciates the height of 188 cm and the weight of 71 kg. Bouchra van Persie is the name of his wife. They got married in 2004. The couple have two children, a son, Shaqueel van Persie, and a daughter, Dina Layla van Persie.