Robinho

Robson de Souza (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈʁɔpsõ] or [ˈʁɔbisõ d(ʒi) ˈsowzɐ], born 25 January 1984), more commonly known as Robinho (Brazilian Portuguese: [ʁɔˈbĩɲu]), is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Atlético Mineiro as a forward. He is known for his ball control, attacking instinct and dribbling.

In 1999, at only 15 years of age, Robinho was personally picked by Brazil legend Pelé as his heir apparent and went on to lead Santos FC to their first Campeonato Brasileiro title since Pelé himself played for the club. Since then, he has won a second title with Santos and two more with Spanish club Real Madrid. He won the Italian Serie A title in his first season at Milan. Robinho has won one Copa América title and two FIFA Confederations Cups with the Brazilian national team, and played at two FIFA World Cups.

Club career

Santos

Born in São Vicente, São Paulo State, Robinho signed his first professional contract with Santos FC in 2002 at the age of 18. He made 24 appearances in his debut season and scored one goal as Santos won the 2002 Campeonato Brasileiro. He reached the final of the 2003 Copa Libertadores with Santos, but lost in the final to Boca Juniors. In 2004, Robinho finished with 21 goals in 37 games and led Santos to win another Campeonato Brasileiro.

Robinho (disambiguation)

Robinho (born 1984) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a striker.

Robinho may also refer to:

Robinho (footballer, born 1987)

Róbson Michael Signorini, better known as Robinho (Marialva, November 10, 1987), is a Brazilian footballer who acts as a midfielder for Palmeiras.

Career

Robson was formed in the basic categories of International and further excel in Mogi Mirim in 2008, where he was the top scorer of the second division team in São Paulo, Robson hit three-year contract with Santos. It also is nicknamed Robinho but prefers to be called Robson.

In December 2009, agreed with your Avai release was a condition of hiring Marquinhos by Santos.

After a one-year loan to Avaí, Robson returned to Santos on January 2011.

On 4 February 2011, Robson signed a pre-contract with Avaí, and the contract runs out in May, when the player's contract with Santos end.

He left Santos to play as a regular starter for Avaí on 3 May 2011.

On 12 January 2015, Robinho was signed by Palmeiras.

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