DID YOU KNOW..??
  • In the 2006/2007 season Robin broke his 5th metatarsal after he scored against Manchester United.

  • His mother Jose is a teacher and his father Bob is an artist.

  • He wears the number 11 on his team shirt.

  • Robin van Persie's role models are Johan Cruijff (Cruyff) and Gerald Vanenburg.

  • Robin has two sisters: Lily and Kiki.

  • Robin van Persie made his debut for the Netherlands on June the 4th, 2005.

  • His nicknames are Percy and RVP.

  • As of 2006, Robin van Persie lives in Hampstead, North London with his wife and kid.

  • Robin van Persie's full international debut was against Romania on 4th June 2005.

  • Robin van Persie scored a fantastic volley against Charlton Athletic which Arsenal's coach, Arsene Wenger labeled as "technically perfect"

  • Robin van Persie wears the number 11 jersey for Arsenal.

  • Robin van Persie signed a contract to keep him at Arsenal until 2011.

  • Robin van Persie can either play as a supporting striker or as a winger, which he has done for both his club and country.

  • Robin van Persie plays for the Dutch national football team, the "Oranjes."

  • Robin van Persie started his career as a youth player for Excelsior Rotterdam, a dutch club.

  • Robin van Persie stands 6 feet.

  • Robin van Persie plays for Arsenal F.C., a football club in England, playing in the Premiership.

  • Robin van Persie is said to be a muslim, but has never spoken about his faith.

  • Robin van Persie is married to Bouchra, a Dutch-Moroccan.

  • Robin Van Persie has a baby boy, Shaqeel together with his wife, Bouchra, born on 16th November, 2006.

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