Robin van Persie

Robin van Persie is a Dutch football coach and former professional footballer who represented the Netherlands at senior level from 2005. He recorded over 100 caps and scored 50 goals for the Netherlands, making him the nation's all-time top goalscorer until 2025. From 2013 to 2015 he served as the team's captain. He represented his country at the 2006, 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups, and the 2008 and 2012 UEFA European Championships, reaching the final in 2010 and winning bronze in 2014.

Quick Facts

Born: 6 August 1983
Birthplace: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Height: 1.86 m / 6 ft 1 in
Position: Striker
Total caps: 435
Total goals: 204

Lore & Background

Van Persie made his senior international debut on June 4, 2005, in a World Cup qualifier against Romania. A month later, on August 17, 2005, he scored his first senior international goal in a 2–0 friendly win over Germany. He went on to score 50 goals for the Netherlands, holding the record as the nation's all-time top goalscorer until 2025. He captained the side from 2013 to 2015. At the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the Netherlands reached the final, and at the 2014 FIFA World Cup they won bronze. He also played at the 2006 World Cup and the 2008 and 2012 European Championships.