The aggressive Dutchman who delighted the fans in orange with his killer shooting skills has also been recorded the fastest footballer of the world. The goal that earned him this title was the last one against Spain in the match on the 13th of June, where he sped past Sergio Ramos at the speed of 37 kmph. Ths record is only 7 kmph shy of Usain Bolt’s world record and is the fastest speed at which a goal has ever been scored.
What makes Robben an exceptional player in an evenly talented Dutch team is his aggressiveness and determination. There are cases where he has been accused of overly rough play, but there’s immense charm in the way Robben tackles the goal and the impossible task that it is to swipe the ball away from him.
30 years old and still going strong, Arjen Robben is a premium forward/winger who has the capacity to easily fight off even aggressive defence without crumbling, unlike many agile forwards who are dependent on a strong defence to get to the goalpost. This also enables him to switch and take over defence when needed, and if another player has a better chance at the goal.
No team formation remains rigid during the game, and it makes sense for Robben to have a pre-established communication with his team to factor in ball possession as well as a switching over positions to allow him to ride Netherlands into a smooth victory.
Player Stats:
Club: Bayern Munich since 2009
Goals ScoredClub: 153 Country: 25
Honours:
Man of the Match, UEFA Champons League Finals, 2013UEFA Super Cup, 2013UEFA Champins League, 2012 – 2013Runner Up, FIFA World Cup 2010Football of the Year (Germany), 2010
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