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Robin
van Persie
Personal Details
Nationality
Netherlands
Netherlands
Date of Birth
06/08/1983
Height
183cm
Position
Forward
Premier League Record
Honours & Awards
Golden Boot
2
2011/12
2012/13
Premier League Champion
1
2012/13
Player of the Month
5
November 2005
October 2009
October 2011
December 2012
April 2013
Overview
Stats
Appearances
280
Goals
144
Wins
153
Losses
59
Attack
Goals
144
Goals per match
0.51
Headed goals
11
Goals with right foot
38
Goals with left foot
85
Penalties scored
15
Freekicks scored
6
Shots
862
Shots on target
360
Shooting accuracy %
42%
Hit woodwork
44
Big chances missed
80
Team Play
Assists
53
Passes
5,643
Passes per match
20.15
Big Chances Created
50
Crosses
919
Discipline
Yellow cards
47
Red cards
2
Fouls
283
Offsides
198
Defence
Tackles
179
Blocked shots
168
Interceptions
87
Clearances
205
Headed Clearance
68