Arjen Robben is a Dutch former football player. He played as a winger for several top clubs in Europe. He is considered one of the best players in the world. He is known for his dribbling skills, speed, crossing ability, and his left foot shots from the right wing. He started his youth career from VV Bedum and later rose to prominence from Groningen. He has played for PSV, Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich during his professional career. He represented Netherland youth teams before representing senior team in 2003. He scored 37 goals for the Netherlands before retiring from international football in 2017. He announced his retirement from football in July 2019. He scored 210 goals in 606 appearances during his professional career before retirement. 

Arjen Robben Announces Retirement From Professional Football

What is Arjen Robben Famous For?

• Considered one of the best players in the world.
• His dribbling skills, speed, crossing ability, and his left foot shots from the right wing. 

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Where was Arjen Robben Born?

Arjen Robben was born on 23 January 1984. His birth place is in Bedum in the Netherlands. He holds Dutch nationality. His father is Hans Robben and his mother is Marjo Robben. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.

He graduated from Kamerlingh Onnes High School. 

Early Career

He started playing football at an early age. He became an adherent of the Coerver Method. He joined the youth system of vv Bedum in 1989. His impressive performance earned him a contract with the youth system of Groningen in 1996. 

Groningen

He played for the Groningen's youth system until 2000. 

He was promoted to the club's first team in 2000.

He was named player of the year for his career-first senior professional season.

He ended his stint at Groningen with 12 goals in all competitions. 

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PSV

PSV signed Robben ahead of the 2002-03 season for 3.9 million Euro. 

He played 2 seasons for PSV scoring 22 goals in all competitions. 

PSV Highlights

Eredivisie: 2002–03

Johan Cruyff Shield: 2003

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Chelsea

Manchester United offered 7 million Euro for Robben in 2004. PSV rejected the offer. Chelsea then offered 18 million Euro to PSV. 

Due to injury, his debut for Chelsea was delayed. 

He played 18 matches in his first season at Chelsea scoring 9 goals in all competitions. 

He scored 7 goals in his second season at the club. 

He scored 3 goals in all competitions in the 2006-07 season.

Chelsea Highlights

Premier League: 2004–05, 2005–06

FA Cup: 2006–07

Football League Cup: 2004–05, 2006–07

FA Community Shield: 2005

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Real Madrid

Spanish club Real Madrid signed Arjen Robben from Chelsea for 35 million Euro in 2007. 

He scored 5 goals in the first season at Real Madrid.

He scored 8 goals in the 2008-09 season for Real Madrid. 

After the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka, Real Madrid sold him to German club Bayern Munich.

Real Madrid Highlights

La Liga: 2007–08

Supercopa de España: 2008

Source: @beinsports.com

Bayern Munich

He left Real Madrid to join Bayern Munich for 25 million in August 2009. 

He played 10 seasons at Bayern Munich.

In his 10 long careers at Bayern Munich, he scored 144 goals in all competitions. 

He announced his retirement from football on 4 July 2019.

Bayern Munich Highlights

Bundesliga: 2009–10, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19

DFB-Pokal: 2009–10, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2015–16, 2018–19

DFL-Supercup: 2010, 2012,2016, 2017, 2018

UEFA Champions League: 2012–13

UEFA Super Cup: 2013

Source: @101greatgoals.com

International Career

Arjen Robben represented Netherland youth team at different age levels. 

He made his senior debut in a friendly match against Portugal in 2003.

He has represented Netherlands national team at 2004, 2008, and 2012 UEFA European Championships. 

He represented Netherlands national team at 2006, 2010, and 2014 FIFA World Cups. 

Netherland finished as runners-up in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, where they lost 0-1 to Spain in the final. 

Netherlands failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia and Robben retired from international football in October 2017. He finished his international career with 37 goals. 

Netherlands highlights

FIFA World Cup runner-up: 2010

FIFA World Cup third place: 2014

Individual Honors

Johan Cruijff Prijs: 2002–03

Premier League Player of the Month: November 2004

PFA Team of the Year: 2004–05 Premier League

ESM Team of the Year: 2004–05,2009–10, 2014–15

Bravo Award: 2005

The goal of the Month in Germany: January 2010, March 2010, April 2010, February 2013

The kicker Man of the Year: 2010

Footballer of the Year in Germany: 2010

UEFA Best Player in Europe Award: 2013 (4th place), 2014 (3rd place)

UEFA Team of the Year: 2011, 2014

UEFA Champions League Team of the Season: 2013–14

FIFA World Cup Bronze Ball: 2014

FIFA World Cup All-Star Team: 2014

FIFA FIFPro World XI: 2014

FIFA FIFPro World XI 4th team: 2013, 2015

FIFA Ballon d'Or: 4th place 2014

Dutch Sportsman of the year: 2014

Who is Arjen Robben Married to?

Arjen Robben is a married man. He is married to Bernadien Eillert. They first met while in high school. They got married on 9 June 2007 in Groningen. The couple has 3 children together, Luka, Kai, and Lynn. 

What are Arjen Robben Body Measurements?

Arjen Robben stands at a height of 5 feet and 11 inches tall. He has a body weight of 176 lbs. He has an athletic body build. He has a chest size of 37 inches, biceps size of 13.5 inches, and a waist size of 30.5 inches. He wears a shoe of size 10 (US). He has green eyes and a bald head. 

What is Arjen Robben Net Worth?

Arjen Robben earned from his professional football career until his retirement announcement in July 2019. He is one of the successful Dutch footballers in the world, having won numerous awards and titles. He earned from his salary, bonuses, contracts, and endorsements. He has a sponsorship deal with Adidas. As of 2019, his net worth is estimated at $80 million.