2002 May 8th
UEFA Cup Victory
Wins the UEFA Cup with Feyenoord after the club defeats Borussia Dortmund in the final in Rotterdam.
Football player and manager history
Robin van Persie
Explore 10 football history records associated with Robin van Persie, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
2004
Transfer to Arsenal
Joins Arsenal from Feyenoord and develops into the club's leading striker and captain.
2011 February 16th
Champions League Equaliser Against Barcelona
Scores from a tight angle to equalise against Barcelona in Arsenal's Champions League round-of-16 victory.
2012
Player of the Year
The Arsenal captain wins the writers accolade after an outstanding scoring season in which his finishing repeatedly rescues important league points.
2012
Premier League Golden Boot
Wins the Premier League Golden Boot after scoring 30 league goals for Arsenal.
2012 August
Transfer to Manchester United
Joins Manchester United from Arsenal ahead of the 2012-13 season.
2013
Premier League Championship
Robin van Persie wins the 2012/13 Premier League championship with Manchester United and leads the league scoring chart with 26 goals and hits a hat-trick against Aston Villa to seal the title.
2013 April
Premier League Title
Wins the Premier League with Manchester United and finishes the season as the division's leading scorer.
2013 May
Golden Boot Premier League
Collects the Premier League leading-scorer distinction after scoring 26 goals for Manchester United. The award recognises his immediate impact in Manchester United’s championship-winning squad.
2018
Van Persie Scores in Feyenoord Dutch Cup Final
Robin van Persie scores in Feyenoord's KNVB Cup final victory over AZ Alkmaar, returning to the club where his professional career began to help win another trophy.