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Robert (footballer, born 2005)

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Robert
Personal information
Full name Robert Vinicius Rodrigues Silva
Date of birth (2005-04-13) 13 April 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth Pirapora, Brazil
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Copenhagen
Number 16
Youth career
2016–2023 Cruzeiro
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Cruzeiro 16 (1)
2024–Copenhagen (loan) 8 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:04, 2 December 2024 (UTC)

Robert Vinicius Rodrigues Silva (born 13 April 2005), simply known as Robert, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for FC København on loan from Cruzeiro.

Career

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Born in Pirapora, Minas Gerais, Robert joined Cruzeiro's youth setup at the age of 11. On 25 May 2021, he signed his first professional contract with the club.[1]

On 9 June 2023, Robert renewed his contract with the Raposa until 2027.[2] He made his professional – and Série A – debut on 8 July, coming on as a second-half substitute for fellow youth graduate Stênio in a 1–0 away win over Vasco da Gama.[3]

FC Copenhagen

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On 6 August 24, Robert joined FC Copenhagen from Cruzeiro on a season-long loan with an option to buy.[4]

He made his competitive debut for the club on 22 August 2024, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 2-0 victory over Kilmarnock FC in Europa Conference League qualifying. Robert's first league appearance came in a 3-2 defeat to FC Nordsjaelland on 25 August, in which he provided his first assist for the Lions.

In his first league start, on 18 October, Robert provided two assists in a 3-1 win against Vejle, and was named man of the match.[5] In his third league start, Robert scored his first goal for Copenhagen on 24 November, opening the scoring in a 2-1 victory over Lyngby.

Career statistics

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As of match played 19 December 2024[6]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League State League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Cruzeiro 2023 Série A 9 1 0 0 9 1
2024 12 0 7 0 0 0 2[a] 0 21 0
Total 21 1 7 0 0 0 2 0 30 1
Copenhagen (loan) 2024–25 Danish Superliga 8 2 3 1 6[b] 0 17 3
Career total 29 3 7 0 3 1 8 0 0 0 47 4
  1. ^ Appearances in Copa Sudamericana
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in UEFA Conference League

References

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  1. ^ "Cria da Toca, atacante Robert assina primeiro contrato profissional com a Raposa" [Raised at the Toca, forward Robert signs first professional contract with the Raposa] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Cruzeiro EC. 25 May 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Cruzeiro estende vínculo com atacante Robert, observado por Pepa" [Cruzeiro extend link with forward Roberto, watched by Pepa] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Diário Celeste. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  3. ^ "'Cria' do Cruzeiro, Robert estreia como profissional em vitória sobre o Vasco" ['Kid' from Cruzeiro, Robert debuts as a professional in a win over Vasco] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Itatiaia. 8 July 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  4. ^ "Brazilian Robert Joins F.C. Copenhagen".
  5. ^ "FCK-Vejle: Dagen derpå".
  6. ^ Robert at Soccerway. Retrieved 28 October 2023.