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Personal information
Full name Robert da Silva Almeida
Date of birth (1971-04-03) 3 April 1971 (age 54)
Place of birth Salvador, Brazil
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Playing position Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1986–1991 Olaria
1992–1994 Guarani
1995–1996 Rio Branco
1996–1997 Santos
1997–1998 Grêmio
1999 Atlético Mineiro
2000–2002 Santos
2002 São Caetano
2002–2003 Santos
2003 Consadole Sapporo
2003 Corinthians
2004–2005 Bahia
2006 América
National team
2001 Brazil 3 (0)
Teams managed
2015 Corinthians USA
2017 Novoperário
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 6 February 2007.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 6 February 2007

Robert da Silva Almeida, known simply as Robert, is a former Brazilian football player. He was born on April 3, 1971, in Salvador, Brazil. Robert played as a midfielder and is now a professional football manager. He is famous for his time playing for several big clubs in Brazil.

Robert's Football Journey

Robert started his football career in Brazil. He played for many different teams during his time as a professional player.

Early Career and Brazilian Clubs

Robert began playing football in the late 1980s. He joined Olaria in 1986. After that, he played for Guarani from 1992 to 1994. He then moved to Rio Branco in 1994.

Playing for Santos FC

One of the most important teams in Robert's career was Santos. He played for Santos in two different periods. His first time was from 1995 to 1997. He returned to Santos in 2000 and played there until 2003. During his time at Santos, he helped the team win important titles.

Other Brazilian Teams

Robert also played for other well-known Brazilian clubs. He was with Grêmio from 1997 to 1998. In 1999, he joined Atlético Mineiro. Later, in 2003, he played for Corinthians. He also played for São Caetano, Bahia, and América.

Playing in Japan

In 2003, Robert had a chance to play football in Japan. He joined Consadole Sapporo. This was a new experience for him, playing in a different country and league.

International Matches for Brazil

Robert also had the honor of playing for his country, Brazil. He was part of the Brazilian national team in 2001. He played in three international matches for Brazil. One of these was in the 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup, where Brazil finished in fourth place.

Becoming a Manager

After he stopped playing football, Robert decided to become a manager. He started managing teams in 2015. He managed Corinthians USA in 2015. In 2017, he managed Novoperário.

Career Highlights and Achievements

Robert won several important championships during his playing career.

  • With Grêmio:
    • Copa Sul: 1999
    • Campeonato Gaúcho: 1998
  • With Atlético Mineiro:
    • Campeonato Mineiro: 1999

Summary of Playing Statistics

During his career, Robert played in many league games and scored goals.

  • In Brazil, he played 172 league games and scored 19 goals.
  • In Japan, he played 17 league games and scored 5 goals.
  • Overall, he played 189 league games and scored 24 goals.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Robert da Silva Almeida para niños

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