Thursday 4th September 2008
Robino career fact file
Here's a look at the career time line of Robinho, the man who has sent shock waves around the world.
1984: Born January 25, São Vicente, Brazil1990: Signs for local footballing academy Beira-Mar, where he wins the championship in his first year.
1993: At a tender age of just nine, Robinho scores 73 goals for the "Portuários" futsal team.
2002: Aged 18, he signs professional terms with Brazilian outfit Santos, making 24 appearances and scoring 9 goals to help Santos win the 2002 Campeonato Brasileiro.
2003: Makes Brazil debut in the 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup match on July 13 against Mexico in a 1-0 loss.
2004: Suffered personal anguish after his mother, Marina da Silva Souza was kidnapped by gunmen at her Praia Grande home on November 6 but was thankfully released after 6 weeks when ransom was paid.
2005: Joins Real Madrid in July for US$34 million and makes debut against Cádiz CF, in August 28 in a 2-1 win.
2006: Was only a substitute in four of Brazil's 5 World Cup matches in Germany, without scoring a goal.
2007: Won Copa America with Brazil winning the golden boot with six goals scored as well as being named the best player of the tournament.
2008: Dropped a bombshell on Real Madrid after insisting his desire to leave the club, even holding a press conference on 31st August declaring his wish to join Chelsea.
2008: Stuns footballing world when he joins Manchester City, in a deal worth US$64 million, making him the highest earner in the Barclays Premier League at a staggering US$320,000 a week.
