Paul Robinson facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Paul William Robinson | ||
| Date of birth | 5 October 1979 | ||
| Place of birth | Beverley, England | ||
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
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| Current club | Blackburn Rovers | ||
| Number | 1 | ||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1998-2004 2004-2008 2008- |
Leeds United Tottenham Hotspur Blackburn Rovers |
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| National team | |||
| 2003-2007 | England | ||
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Paul Robinson is a famous English football player. He was born on 15 October 1979. He is known for being a great goalkeeper. He has played for several big clubs, including Leeds United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Blackburn Rovers. He also played for the England national team.
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Paul Robinson's Club Journey
Starting at Leeds United
Paul Robinson started his professional football journey at Leeds United. He joined the team in 1998. He quickly became a key player for them. He played many games for Leeds United in the Premier League. He even scored a goal once, which is very rare for a goalkeeper!
Moving to Tottenham Hotspur
In 2004, Paul moved to Tottenham Hotspur. He continued to be a top goalkeeper there. He played for Tottenham for four years. During his time at Tottenham, he was known for his amazing saves. He also scored another goal from a free-kick in a cup game!
Playing for Blackburn Rovers
After leaving Tottenham, Paul joined Blackburn Rovers in 2008. He became their main goalkeeper. He helped the team in many matches. He showed his skills by making important saves to protect his team's goal.
Paul Robinson's International Career
Playing for England
Paul Robinson also had a successful career playing for his country, England. He first played for the England national team in 2003. He was chosen to represent England in many important matches.
World Cup Experience
One of the biggest highlights of his international career was being part of the England squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. Playing in the World Cup is a huge honor for any footballer. He played a big role in the team during that tournament. He played a total of 41 games for England before he stopped playing for the national team in 2007.
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Paul Robinson playing against Manchester United.
