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Arjen Robben is a Dutch footballer who played as a winger for clubs including Groningen, PSV Eindhoven, Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich. Known for his distinctive playing style of cutting inside from the right wing to shoot with his left foot, he helped Bayern Munich win the 2013 UEFA Champions League and multiple Bundesliga titles. He represented the Netherlands national team in three World Cups, finishing as runner-up in 2010.
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Arjen Robben ranks #35 of 168 in the Footballer ranking, behind Sergio Agüero, ahead of Lucy Bronze.
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What was Arjen Robben's signature move on the pitch?
Arjen Robben was famous for his distinctive playing style of cutting inside from the right wing to shoot with his powerful left foot. Defenders knew exactly what he was going to do, but his blistering pace and precise curling shots made him nearly impossible to stop.
Which major clubs did Arjen Robben play for during his career?
The Dutch winger had an illustrious career playing for top European clubs including Groningen, PSV Eindhoven, Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich. He spent the longest and most successful stretch of his career at Bayern Munich in the German Bundesliga.
Did Arjen Robben score the winning goal in a UEFA Champions League final?
Yes, he helped Bayern Munich win the UEFA Champions League in 2013, famously scoring the decisive winning goal against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium. He also won numerous domestic league titles across England, Spain, and Germany.
When did Arjen Robben retire from professional football?
Robben initially announced his retirement from professional football in 2019 after a decade with Bayern Munich. However, he made a brief comeback in 2020 to play one final season for his boyhood club, FC Groningen, before retiring for good.
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