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Robin van Persie
Born: August 6, 1983
Height: 6' 0" (183cm)
Hometown: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Nationality: 
Dutch
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DutchPosition: Striker
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 1997-1999 | SBV Excelsior |
| 1999-2001 | Feyenoord | |
| Senior | 2001-2004 | Feyenoord |
| 2004-2012 | Arsenal | |
| 2012-2015 | Manchester United | |
| 2015-2018 | Fenerbahce | |
| 2018-2019 | Feyenoord | |
| International | 2005-2017 | Netherlands |
Sports Mole has 2,817 articles about Robin van Persie. Articles 1 to 40:
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Aston Villa transfer news: Feyenoord starlet with 'important potential' being targeted by Premier League giants
Aston Villa reportedly move to the front of the queue in the race to sign a Feyenoord starlet deemed to have 'important potential'.May 21, 08:51
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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F20%2Fheerenveen.jpg "Denzel Hall of SC Heerenveen on May 12, 2025")
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Eredivisie clash between Heerenveen and Feyenoord, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 16, 19:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F22%2Farsene-wenger_1.jpg "Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger watches on during a Premier League clash with Huddersfield Town on May 13, 2018")
Arsene Wenger's 10 greatest signings for Arsenal seven years on from final game
To mark the anniversary of Arsene Wenger's final game as Arsenal manager, Sports Mole rounds up his greatest ever signings as Gunners boss.May 13, 11:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F10%2Frobin-van-persie.jpg "Feyenoord head coach Robin van Persie on March 5, 2025")
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Eredivisie clash between Feyenoord and RKC Waalwijk, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 12, 17:37
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Sports Mole previews Saturday's Eredivisie clash between Heracles and Feyenoord, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 1, 18:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F18%2Fjens-lehmann.jpg "Arsenal's Jens Lehmann celebrates on April 25, 2006")
Arsenal vs. PSG: How both teams have fared in previous Champions League semi-finals
Ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, Sports Mole looks at both sides' semi-final history in the tournament.Apr 28, 15:53
Sports Mole previews Friday's Eredivisie clash between Feyenoord and PEC Zwolle, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 23, 14:32
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Sverre Nypan: Arsenal snub exposes specific Gunners transfer failing amid Aston Villa 'progress'
Arsenal journalist Charles Watts explains why he is not "losing sleep" over the Gunners missing out on the signature of talented Rosenborg midfielder Sverre Nypan.Apr 21, 19:49
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Preview: Sparta Rotterdam vs. Heerenveen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Eredivisie clash between Sparta Rotterdam and Heerenveen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 10, 17:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F04%2Fryan-fosso.jpg "Ryan Fosso of Fortuna Sittard in action against FC Twente on November 23, 2024")
Preview: Fortuna Sittard vs. Feyenoord - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Eredivisie clash between Fortuna Sittard and Feyenoord, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 10, 15:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F43%2Fkevin-de-bruyne.jpg "Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on September 18, 2024")
Man City vs. Man Utd: Keane or Rodri? Rooney or Aguero? De Bruyne or Cantona? Who makes our Manchester derby Premier League XI?
Ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby, Sports Mole takes on the impossible task of choosing an all-time XI between Manchester United and Man City in the Premier League era.Apr 5, 09:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F09%2Fsem-steijn.jpeg "Sem Steijn celebrates scoring for FC Twente on February 16, 2025")
Preview: FC Twente vs. Fortuna Sittard - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Eredivisie clash between FC Twente and Fortuna Sittard, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 3, 22:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F07%2Figor-paixao.jpg "Feyenoord's Igor Paixao pictured on February 12, 2025")
Preview: AZ Alkmaar vs. Feyenoord - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Eredivisie clash between AZ Alkmaar and Feyenoord, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 3, 15:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F05%2Fjacob-trenskow.jpeg "Jacob Trenskow in action for Heerenveen on January 12, 2025")
Sports Mole previews Friday's Eredivisie clash between Heerenveen and Willem II, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 2, 12:23
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Eredivisie clash between Feyenoord and Groningen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 31, 21:05
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Eredivisie clash between Feyenoord and Go Ahead Eagles, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 28, 23:58
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Eredivisie clash between FC Twente and Feyenoord, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 15, 01:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F11%2Fobafemi-martins.jpg "Birmingham City's Obafemi Martins celebrates with teammates on February 27, 2011")
Greatest ever League Cup finals: Majestic Martins, Lazarus resurrection, Mourinho mayhem
Ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final between Liverpool and Newcastle, Sports Mole takes a look at five of the greatest ever finals in the competition's history.Mar 14, 21:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F50%2Fheracles.jpg "Heracles Almelo player Lorenzo Milani on December 7, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Eredivisie clash between Heerenveen and Heracles, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 14, 04:38
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Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Inter Milan and Feyenoord, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 9, 08:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F49%2Froy-keane-patrick-vieira.jpeg "Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira clash in 2000")
Man United vs. Arsenal: Keane or Vieira? Henry or Rooney? Cantona or Bergkamp? Who makes our combined all-time Premier League XI?
Ahead of Sunday's showdown between Manchester United and Arsenal, Sports Mole compiles the greatest ever Premier League combined XI from the two clubs.Mar 8, 21:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F32%2Fpaul-simonis.jpg "Go Ahead Eagles head coach Paul Simonis on August 1, 2024")
Preview: NEC vs. Go Ahead Eagles - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Eredivisie clash between NEC and Go Ahead Eagles, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 7, 12:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F10%2Flautaro-martinez.jpg "Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez celebrates after scoring on March 5, 2025")
Feyenoord 0-2 Inter Milan: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Lautaro Martinez makes history
Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez breaks a goalscoring record as he helps his side record a 2-0 victory in their Champions League last-16 first leg against Feyenoord.Mar 5, 19:50
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Feyenoord and Inter Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 3, 17:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F46%2Fhugo-bueno.jpg "Hugo Bueno in action for Feyenoord on November 06, 2024")
Wolves transfer news: Hugo Bueno comments on Feyenoord loan, long-term future
Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Hugo Bueno suggests that his loan period at Feyenoord could prove to be a pivotal moment in his career.Mar 3, 11:45
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PSV Eindhoven lineup vs. Arsenal: Predicted XI for Champions League clash as Gunners denied striker reunion
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how PSV Eindhoven could line up for Tuesday's Champions League last-16 first leg with Arsenal.Mar 2, 11:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F45%2Fmikel-arteta.jpg "Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on November 6, 2024")
Preview: PSV Eindhoven vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between PSV Eindhoven and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Mar 2, 11:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F39%2Frobin-van-persie.jpg "Heerenveen manager Robin van Persie on September 27, 2024")
Preview: Heerenveen vs. AZ Alkmaar - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Eredivisie clash between Heerenveen and AZ Alkmaar, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 28, 22:43
Preview: Feyenoord vs. NEC - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Eredivisie clash between Feyenoord and NEC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 27, 14:45
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Champions League: Arsenal told to follow Euro 2004 example as Mikel Arteta awaits last-16 draw fate
Arsenal "absolutely" have a chance of going all the way in this season's Champions League despite their attacking crisis, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.Feb 21, 07:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F48%2Fjulian-carranza.jpeg "Julian Carranza of Feyenoord pictured on November 26, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Eredivisie clash between Feyenoord and Almere City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 20, 16:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F32%2Frobin-van-persie.jpg "Heerenveen Manager Robin van Persie on August 3, 2024")
Arsenal face possible Champions League reunion as 'agreement' imminent before last-16 draw
Arsenal could reunite with former striker Robin van Persie in the Champions League as the Gunners wait to learn who they will face in the last 16 of the competition.Feb 20, 08:43
Feyenoord want Arsenal legend, former Manchester United assistant as head coach?
Feyenoord reportedly set the wheels in motion regarding the potential appointment of an Arsenal legend as their new head coach.Feb 19, 16:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F04%2Fjohnny-jansen.jpg "PEC Zwolle head coach Johnny Jansen during his side's match against RKC Waalwijk on December 20, 2024")
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Eredivisie clash between PEC Zwolle and Heerenveen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 14, 22:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F04%2Fmohamed-salah_1.jpeg "Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring on January 25, 2025")
Mohamed Salah equals Premier League record: Liverpool legend joins Alan Shearer, Robin van Persie, Thierry Henry in achieving remarkable feat
Liverpool icon Mohamed Salah equals another Premier League record, equalling a feat previously set by Alan Shearer, Robin van Persie and Thierry Henry.Feb 13, 23:40
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Eredivisie clash between Heerenveen and FC Twente, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 8, 06:55
Preview: Heerenveen vs. Fortuna Sittard - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Eredivisie clash between Heerenveen and Fortuna Sittard, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 30, 16:41
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Premier League Team of the Week: Erling Haaland, Cody Gakpo, Trent Alexander-Arnold
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