Robson Azevedo da Silva
Robson Azevedo da Silva (born 21 July 1995 in São Caetano do Sul), commonly known as Robinho, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Bashundhara Kings, on loan from Fluminense.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robson Azevedo da Silva | ||
| Date of birth | 21 July 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | São Caetano do Sul, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team |
Bashundhara Kings (on loan from Fluminense) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Mirassol | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–17 | Atibaia | 37 | (10) |
| 2016 | → Confiança (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2017 | → Figueirense (loan) | 18 | (7) |
| 2017– | Fluminense | 22 | (2) |
| 2018 | → América Mineiro (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| 2019 | → CSA (loan) | 9 | (2) |
| 2019 | → Vila Nova (loan) | 23 | (1) |
| 2020 | → Água Santa (loan) | 8 | (2) |
| 2020– | → Bashundhara Kings (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 5 August 2020 | |||
Club career
On 13 August 2017, Fluminense announced the hiring of Robson Azevedo da Silva, Robinho ex-Atibaia. The player defended Figueirense for Series B of the Brazilian Championship after leaving Falcão after Series A-3 of the Paulista Championship. According to CEO Alexandre Bourgeouis, Fluminense paid 2 million euros (R $ 7.4 million) for 50% of the acquired rights of the 22-year-old. He was signed for four seasons. Robinho, the winger, who played more as a midfielder at Atibaia, has a lot of speed, strength, creativity and decision-making power. It was the highlight of Atibaia in the dispute for Series A-3 of the Paulista Championship. Top scorer with six goals, he scored a great goal against São José. Coming from the left, he cut two markers, dribbled the goalkeeper and kicked into the net. The goal gained national prominence, appeared on the portal Uol and on ESPN Brasil. Born in the city of São Caetano do Sul (SP), he played a good part of the championship on the left side of the 4-2-3-1 armed by Atibaia in the final stage of the championship. Before playing for Falcão, he played for Confiança (SE) in Serie C 2016. Acting for Figueirense in Serie B, loaned by Atibaia after Serie A-3, he was one of the highlights of the competition, scored seven goals, with two assists, in the competition and played for 18 matches. Even with the club in 18th place, B. Robinho was an indication of Flu's scout, inside the club they believe that the player has a style similar to Richarlison's, recently hired by Watford F.C.[2]
Robinho was signed by Fluminense in 2017, but failed to establish himself in the tricolor team. In 2018, he was loaned to America-MG, where he played only 12 games and didn't score a goal. On 25 February 2019, Robinho joined CSA on loan until the end of the year.[3]
References
- "Robson Azevedo da Silva". ogol.com.br.
- "Robinho, ex-Atibaia, chega ao Fluminense e causa polêmica". correiodeatibaia.com.br.
- "CSA announces signing of striker Robinho, ex-Fluminense". minutoesportes.cadaminuto.com.br.