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Kruse playing for Australia at the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup
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| Full name | Robbie Thomas Kruse | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 5 October 1988 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Forward, winger, attacking midfielder | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| 2004–2005 | QAS | |||||||||||||||
| 2005–2006 | AIS | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 2007–2009 | Brisbane Roar | 26 | (4) | |||||||||||||
| 2009–2011 | Melbourne Victory | 39 | (16) | |||||||||||||
| 2011–2013 | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 41 | (4) | |||||||||||||
| 2012 | → Fortuna Düsseldorf II | 2 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2013–2017 | Bayer Leverkusen | 21 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| 2015–2016 | → VfB Stuttgart (loan) | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2017 | Liaoning Whowin | 4 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2017–2019 | VfL Bochum | 42 | (8) | |||||||||||||
| 2019–2022 | Melbourne Victory | 40 | (3) | |||||||||||||
| 2023 | Brisbane Roar | 1 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| Total | 219 | (37) | ||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | ||||||||||||||||
| 2004–2005 | Australia U17 | 11 | (3) | |||||||||||||
| 2006 | Australia U20 | 5 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2011–2019 | Australia | 75 | (5) | |||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 06:09, 7 May 2023 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 25 January 2019 |
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Robbie Thomas Kruse is an Australian former professional footballer. He was born on October 5, 1988. Robbie played as a forward, which means he was usually trying to score goals.
He started playing junior football with Pine Rivers Soccer Club. Later, he began his professional career with the A-League team Brisbane Roar. He also played for Melbourne Victory before moving to Germany in 2011 to play in European leagues.
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Robbie Kruse's Club Career
Robbie Kruse played for several football clubs during his career. He started in Australia and then moved to Germany and China.
Playing for Brisbane Roar
Robbie joined Brisbane Roar in 2006. He scored a goal in his very first game on his 19th birthday, October 5, 2007. This goal helped his team win against Wellington Phoenix.
He scored more goals for Brisbane Roar that year. He and his friend Michael Zullo worked well together. They played on either side of the main striker, helping the team go on a seven-game winning streak.
At one point, Robbie had a problem outside a nightclub. This made his coach, Frank Farina, unhappy. Robbie was offered only a short-term contract for the next season.
Playing for Melbourne Victory
In September 2009, Robbie moved to Melbourne Victory. He made his first appearance for them on September 13, 2009. He scored his first goal for the team in a big 4–0 win against Gold Coast United.
One of his best moments was scoring three goals in one half against Perth Glory on January 16, 2010. Melbourne Victory won that game 6–2. He was known for his speed and smart runs. He also scored a great curling shot against Sydney FC.
Robbie was the first player to score two goals in a Melbourne derby. This helped Victory win 3–1 against their rivals, Melbourne Heart, in December 2010. At Melbourne Victory, Robbie became a more serious player. He focused on his football and avoided off-field issues.
Playing for Fortuna Düsseldorf
Because of his great form at Melbourne Victory, Robbie signed a three-year contract with the German team Fortuna Düsseldorf. He started playing for them in the 2011–12 season. His first game was on July 24, 2011.
In the 2012–13 season, Fortuna Düsseldorf returned to the Bundesliga, which is Germany's top football league. Robbie helped his team win their first game 2–0 against Augsburg. He scored his first Bundesliga goal against Hoffenheim. He also scored and assisted another goal in a 2–0 win over Hamburger SV.
Playing for Bayer Leverkusen
On April 28, 2013, Robbie signed a three-year contract with another German team, Bayer Leverkusen. He made his first start for them on September 21, 2013. In that game, he scored two goals, helping his team win 4–1 against Mainz 05.
Loan to VfB Stuttgart
On August 31, 2015, Robbie went on loan to VfB Stuttgart for a season. He played his first game for them on September 11, 2015. However, his loan ended early on February 1, 2016.
Playing for Liaoning Whowin
In May 2017, Robbie ended his contract with the Chinese club Liaoning Whowin. This was because he was not being paid his wages.
Playing for VfL Bochum
On July 21, 2017, Robbie joined the German club VfL Bochum. He scored his first goal for them on September 10, 2017. This goal was the winning goal in a 2–1 victory over Darmstadt 98.
Returning to Melbourne Victory
In July 2019, Robbie Kruse came back to the A-League in Australia. He signed a two-year contract with Melbourne Victory again.
He was named the Victory Medalist for the 2020–21 season. This award goes to the best player in the team. He played 19 games that season. Robbie left Melbourne Victory in June 2022 when his contract ended.
Returning to Brisbane Roar
In February 2023, Brisbane Roar announced that Robbie Kruse would be returning to the club. He only played 8 minutes for the team in a game against Sydney FC before being released at the end of the season.
In November 2023, Robbie became a coach for the Brisbane Roar Academy. He now helps develop young football talent.
Robbie Kruse's International Career
Robbie Kruse also played for the Australian national team, known as the Socceroos.
Playing for the Socceroos
On December 28, 2010, Robbie was chosen for Australia's squad for the 2011 Asian Cup. He made his debut for the Socceroos on January 5, 2011. This was in a friendly match against the UAE.
On January 25, 2011, Robbie scored his first international goal. It was in a 6–0 win against Uzbekistan in the semi-final of the 2011 AFC Asian Cup. Australia reached the final but lost 1–0 in extra time.
He scored his second international goal against Wales on August 10, 2011. Australia won that game 2–1. His third goal was against Jordan on June 11, 2013, in a World Cup qualifier. Australia won 4–0, and Robbie was named Man of the Match. He missed the 2014 FIFA World Cup due to an injury.
AFC Asian Cup Success
Robbie was part of Australia's squad for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup. He started in Australia's first game against Kuwait. He also started in the second game against Oman, where he scored Australia's second goal in a 4–0 win. He was named Man of the Match for that game.
Robbie started in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup Final. During the game, he got an Achilles injury and had to leave the field. Australia went on to win the match 2–1. Even though his injury was not as bad as first thought, he still had to rest for four months.
In May 2018, he was chosen for Australia's team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Career Statistics
Here are Robbie Kruse's career statistics, showing how many games he played and goals he scored for different clubs and for the national team.
Club Appearances and Goals
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Queensland Roar | 2007–08 | A-League | 17 | 4 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 17 | 4 | ||
| 2008–09 | A-League | 4 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | – | 5 | 0 | |||
| 2009–10 | A-League | 5 | 0 | – | – | – | 5 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 26 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 4 | ||
| Melbourne Victory | 2009–10 | A-League | 20 | 5 | – | – | 4 | 0 | 24 | 5 | ||
| 2010–11 | A-League | 19 | 11 | – | – | 4 | 0 | 23 | 11 | |||
| Total | 39 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 47 | 16 | ||
| Fortuna Düsseldorf II | 2011–12 | Regionalliga West | 2 | 0 | – | – | – | 2 | 0 | |||
| Fortuna Düsseldorf | 2011–12 | 2. Bundesliga | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 12 | 0 | ||
| 2012–13 | Bundesliga | 30 | 4 | 3 | 0 | – | – | 33 | 4 | |||
| Total | 41 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 4 | ||
| Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 2013–14 | Bundesliga | 15 | 2 | 2 | 1 | – | 4 | 0 | 21 | 3 | |
| 2014–15 | Bundesliga | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | ||
| 2015–16 | Bundesliga | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 | ||
| 2016–17 | Bundesliga | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||
| Total | 28 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 46 | 3 | ||
| VfB Stuttgart (loan) | 2015–16 | Bundesliga | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 4 | 0 | ||
| Liaoning | 2017 | Chinese Super League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 4 | 0 | ||
| VfL Bochum | 2017–18 | 2. Bundesliga | 30 | 7 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 31 | 7 | ||
| 2018–19 | 2. Bundesliga | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 14 | 1 | |||
| Total | 44 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 8 | ||
| Melbourne Victory | 2019–20 | A-League | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | – | 2 | 1 | 13 | 3 | |
| 2020–21 | A-League | 19 | 0 | – | – | – | 19 | 0 | ||||
| 2021–22 | A-League Men | 10 | 1 | 5 | 0 | – | 1 | 0 | 16 | 1 | ||
| Total | 40 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 48 | 4 | ||
| Brisbane Roar | 2022–23 | A-League Men | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 1 | 0 | ||
| Total | 228 | 37 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 269 | 39 | ||
International Appearances and Goals
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 2011 | 14 | 2 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 | |
| Total | 75 | 5 | |
Scores and results list Australia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Kruse goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 January 2011 | Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar |  Uzbekistan |
6–0 | 6–0 | 2011 AFC Asian Cup |
| 2 | 10 August 2011 | Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Wales |  Wales |
2–0 | 2–1 | Friendly |
| 3 | 11 June 2013 | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne, Australia |  Jordan |
3–0 | 4–0 | 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 4 | 13 January 2015 | Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia |  Oman |
2–0 | 4–0 | 2015 AFC Asian Cup |
| 5 | 5 October 2017 | Hang Jebat Stadium, Malacca, Malaysia |  Syria |
1–0 | 1–1 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |
Robbie Kruse's Awards and Honours
Robbie Kruse has won several awards and honours during his football career.
Australia
- AFC Asian Cup: He won the Asian Cup in 2015 and was a runner-up in 2011.
Individual Awards
- Melbourne Victory Young Player of the Year: He won this award for two seasons: 2009–10 and 2010–11.
- A-League PFA Team of the Season: He was chosen for the best team of the season in 2010–11.
- Harry Kewell Medal: He received this medal in 2012–13.
- PFA Footballer of the Year: He was named Footballer of the Year in 2012–13.
See also
In Spanish: Robbie Kruse para niños
