That move would produce a decade-long love affair between club and player, as Robben scored 144 and assisted 101 in 309 appearances for Die Roten. Subsequent spells at Chelsea and Real Madrid would produce yet more success as the winger collected eight honours over a five-year period with both clubs, before moving to Bayern Munich in 2009. Moving on from Groningen, Robben joined PSV Eindhoven where he would lift his first silverware, aiding in the club's 2003/04 Eredivisie triumph.
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The now 37-year-old made his professional debut for Groningen back in 2001 and has gone on to write himself into footballing history books courtesy of a glittering 21-year career. Taking place on Wednesday night, the awards ceremony will commend the player, Under-21 player, goal and referee of the year as well as hosting this special prize for Robben. However, the highlight of his career came at Allianz Arena, where he netted a total of 144 goals in 309 matches and picked up an impressive 20 trophies, including a Champions League crown and eight Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich.Arjen Robben is set to receive an oeuvre prize from the Eredivisie, in recognition of the footballing legacy he has left behind. He also played for Real Madrid where he won a Spanish La Liga and Supercopa de Espana double in his first year with the Blancos. He had a stellar 21-year career and will certainly go down as one of the best players of his generation.ĭuring his time in the English Premier League, Robben won two Premier League titles and the FA Cup, while scoring 19 goals in 109 appearances for Chelsea. Then you notice what something like that does to your body, but I made it.”Īfter a successful club and international career, Robben announced his retirement from competitive football at 37 last year. “Then it’s surviving and entering my first marathon. “In the beginning I was a bit preoccupied with a time, but at a certain point you throw that overboard. Thanks to everyone for that, that got me through. “That audience on the side helps you so much. He also took the time to thanked the spirited supporters who gathered along the streets of Rotterdam to show their support by clapping and cheering on the runners throughout the entire race. “I often went deep and had to fight often enough, but this was also a real fight.”
“Not fun, it really wasn’t fun,” Robben was quoted as telling regional channel Rijnmond. When asked about his experience running his debut marathon the former Netherlands international attacker revealed that he was just pleased to have “made it” to the end of the race. The 38-year-old crossed the finish line in a time of 3:13.40 seconds.
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Robben, the former Chelsea and Real Madrid club star completed the full marathon alongside ex-Olympic speed skater Erben Wennemars. READ MORE: Rotterdam Marathon 2022 results Nageeye and Hailu posted record times Swiss runner Abdi Nageeye and Ethiopia’s Haven Hailu won the men’s and women’s titles on Sunday. The World Cup star said the experience of running the 42.195 kilometres through the local streets during the Rotterdam Marathon 2022 was “not fun.” Bayern Munich and Dutch football legend Arjen Robben completed his first marathon over the weekend.
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