Dutch football player Arjen Robben is renowned for his mobility, quickness, and agility. He plays for FC Bayern Munich of the German Bundesliga (which has won numerous national championships) and the Netherlands national football team. Arjen is an attacking midfielder who predominantly plays on the right flank despite possessing strong left footwork. Currently, he is regarded as one of the greatest football players in the sports community. Fans admire his speed and technique in moving the ball forward, rapidly reversing direction to the center, and then shooting the ball. Argen began his professional football career with FC Groningen and was subsequently relocated to PSV Eindhoven. He moved on to play for Chelsea FC, where he played a pivotal role in two consecutive Premier League championships. In his first season with Real Madrid CF, he helped the team capture the La Liga championship. Next, he was traded to Bayern Munich FC, where he won the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal trophies. He scored the decisive goal during the 2006 World Cup to lead the Netherlands to victory.
Youth and Early Life
Robben was born on January 23, 1984, in Bedum (one of Gronigen’s major satellite towns) in the north-eastern Netherlands to Hans and Marjo Robben. He has a close relationship with his father, who serves as his manager and agent. Additionally, his father handles all of his negotiations and contract agreements.
Argen’s mother is a public speaker who advocates for juvenile education. She is a local personality who frequently attends the Groningen, Netherlands Eurosonic Noorderslag festival. He attended Technical Grammar school and became interested in soccer at a very young age, prompting his parents to enroll him in the finest soccer school in the area.
Argen participated in numerous junior soccer activities and mastered the Coerver Coaching Technique as the smallest child to do so. His extraordinary soccer abilities and talent earned him a spot on the FC Groningen team, and he began playing professionally for them at the age of eight in 2002.
Arjen Robben’s Career
Robben began his professional career in December 2000 with FC Groningen. During his first season, he scored two goals and was named the league’s rookie of the year. He had a significant impact during his time with the team, netting eight goals in 46 appearances. After playing for FC Groningen, he transferred to PSV Eindhoven for €3.9 million in 2002 and scored 12 goals in 33 matches for the 2002-2003 season.
In his first season, he earned the title of “PSV Co-Player of the Year,” which he shared with striker Mateja Kezman, as well as the award for “Talented Player of the Year.” He contributed to the team’s 17th Dutch championship. He participated in 56 matches for the club and scored 18 goals.
By 2003, Robben had become one of the most promising young athletes in the world, generating considerable interest from football clubs. He was transferred to Chelsea, who paid PSV £18 million. He began playing competitively for them in November 2004 and continued to develop as a swift, offensive player. During his tenure with the club, he observed an unusual growth on one of his testicles, which he reported to the club’s physicians.
He was examined for testicular cancer, but physicians determined he was healthy and there was no cause for concern. In November of 2004, he received the FA Premier League Player of the Month award. Robben played a crucial role in the club’s 2005 and 2006 consecutive Premier League titles, as well as the League Cup, FA Community Shield, and FA Cup. He scored 15 goals in 67 games for Chelsea F.C. and was named “Man of the Match” on December 23, 2006, for scoring the game-winning goal against Wigan Athletic club.
Real Madrid: Real Madrid, who paid 35 million pounds to acquire Arjen, inked him to a five-year contract on August 22, 2007. With him, the club went on to win the UEFA Champions League match on 18 September 2007 against SV Werder Bremen and the La Liga title on 7 May 2008 against Barcelona. He appeared in fifty games and tallied eleven goals for the team.
Bayern Munich: Robben joined Bayern Munich in 2009 for a transfer fee of 25 million pounds paid to Real Madrid. He has been an asset to the club, participating in 168 games and scoring approximately 90 goals in ten seasons. (2009- 2017).
He helped the team achieve the Bundesliga championship six times and the DFB Cup twice. Robben was named Germany’s “Footballer of the Year” in 2010. Additionally, his team won the Champions League twice and the FIFA Club World Cup once.
Dutch National Football Team
Arjen has enjoyed a very fruitful international career with the Netherlands national team. He has scored 33 goals in 92 appearances for the Netherlands national team. As a member of the Dutch national team, he participated in Euro 2004, World Cup 2006, Euro 2008, and Euro and World Cup 2010. His performance was crucial in advancing his team to the 2010 FIFA World Cup finals.
Robben, a philanthropist, has participated in a number of charity games in support of the ‘Kits for the World’ charity, which aims to assist children and adults develop their football skills by providing them with basic equipment. He has consistently and actively participated in charity football matches hosted by Ronaldo and Zidane.
Personal History and Legacy
On June 9, 2007, Arjen married Bernadine Eillert, and the couple has been graced with two sons, Luka and Kai, and one daughter, Lynn. The couple and their children reside in Munich, Germany. When not playing football, Arjen enjoys spending quality time with his family, and he is a doting father and devoted husband.
Estimated Net Worth
Dutch footballer (soccer player) Arjen Robben has an estimated net worth of $80 million. Born in Bedum, Netherlands, Arjen Robben began practicing and excelling at football as a young child. At the beginning of his senior career, he signed with FC Groningen, and during his tenure with the club, his level of play improved significantly.
Trivia
Arjen is a brand ambassador for Adidas and has been featured in numerous advertisements for their F50 Athletic shoes. Robben speaks English, Spanish, Dutch, and German fluently. Additionally, he has appeared in the EA Sports and FIFA video game series. His endorsements include Adidas and Audi.
He leads an extravagant lifestyle and owns numerous luxurious properties throughout Europe. He owns a lovely home in a prestigious neighborhood of Munich, Germany. Arjen possesses an extensive collection of sedans, including a BMW 645i Convertible and an Audi A5.