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
Cruzeiro
Number 80
Youth career
2016–2023 Cruzeiro
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Cruzeiro 16 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:01, 26 March 2024 (UTC)

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

Career[edit]

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]

Career statistics[edit]

As of 26 March 2024[4]
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 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 7 0
Career total 9 1 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 1

References[edit]

  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. ^ Robert at Soccerway. Retrieved 28 October 2023.