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Robin van Persie
Born: August 6, 1983
Height: 6' 0" (183cm)
Hometown: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Nationality: 
Dutch
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DutchPosition: Striker
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 1997-1999 | SBV Excelsior |
| 1999-2001 | Feyenoord | |
| Senior | 2001-2004 | Feyenoord |
| 2004-2012 | Arsenal | |
| 2012-2015 | Manchester United | |
| 2015-2018 | Fenerbahce | |
| 2018-2019 | Feyenoord | |
| International | 2005-2017 | Netherlands |
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