Robert
Personal information
Full name Robert Vinicius Rodrigues Silva
Date of birth (2005-04-13) 13 April 2005 (age 18)
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 8 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 03:17, 28 October 2023 (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

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

As of 28 October 2023[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 3 0 0 0 3 0
Career total 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0

References

  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.