Player: Robin van Persie

Full name: Robin van Persie

Nationality: Netherlands (Holland)

Date of birth: 6 August 1983

Position: Forward / Striker

Height: 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)

Clubs (selected):

• Feyenoord (youth & senior; debut club)
• Arsenal (2004–2012)
• Manchester United (2012–2015)
• Fenerbahçe SK (2015–2018)
• Feyenoord (returned 2018–2019, finished career)

Fenerbahçe SK (2015–2018) — summary:

• Joined Fenerbahçe in July 2015 on a free transfer from Manchester United.
• Appearances: 2015–16 season and following seasons; scored regularly but battled injuries during his time in Turkey.
• Notable contribution: Brought experience and goal-scoring ability to the squad, contributing in Süper Lig and cup competitions.

International career:

• Netherlands national team (2005–2017)
• Caps: 102
• Goals: 50 (Netherlands' all-time leading scorer until later equaled/exceeded by others)
• Major tournaments: UEFA Euro 2008, FIFA World Cup 2010 (runner-up), UEFA Euro 2012, FIFA World Cup 2014 (third place)

Playing style:

• Clinical finisher with excellent technique and aerial ability.
• Versatile forward — could play as lone striker or alongside another forward; known for intelligent movement and finishing with both feet and head.

Honours & awards (selected):

• Eredivisie title with Feyenoord (2016–17)
• Premier League Golden Boot (2011–12)
• FA Cup with Arsenal (2004–05) and with Manchester United (2015) — note: specific cup honours vary by season

Retirement: Retired from professional football in May 2019 after finishing his career at Feyenoord.