Robert (footballer, born 2005)

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Rodriguesand the second or paternal family name is Silva.

Robert

Personal information
Full name	Robert Vinicius Rodrigues Silva
Date of birth	(2005-04-13) 13 April 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth	Pirapora, Brazil
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Copenhagen
Number	16
Youth career
2016–2023	Cruzeiro
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2023–2025	Cruzeiro	33	(2)
2024–2025	→ Copenhagen (loan)	8	(2)
2025–	Copenhagen	4	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:00, 9 March 2025 (UTC)

Robert Vinicius Rodrigues Silva (born 13 April 2005), simply known as Robert, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for F.C. Copenhagen.

Career

Cruzeiro

Born in Pirapora, Minas Gerais, Robert joined Cruzeiro's youth setup at the age of 11. On 25 May 2021, he signed his first professional contract with the club. ^[1]

On 9 June 2023, Robert renewed his contract with the Raposa until 2027. ^[2] He made his professional – and Série A – debut on 8 July, coming on as a second-half substitute for fellow youth graduate Stênio in a 1–0 away win over Vasco da Gama. ^[3]

FC Copenhagen

On 6 August 24, Robert joined FC Copenhagen from Cruzeiro on a season-long loan with an option to buy. ^[4]

He made his competitive debut for the club on 22 August 2024, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 2-0 victory over Kilmarnock FC in Europa Conference League qualifying. Robert's first league appearance came in a 3-2 defeat to FC Nordsjaelland on 25 August, in which he provided his first assist for the Lions.

In his first league start, on 18 October, Robert provided two assists in a 3-1 win against Vejle, and was named man of the match. ^[5] In his third league start, Robert scored his first goal for Copenhagen on 24 November, opening the scoring in a 2-1 victory over Lyngby.

At the end of the loan period, Copenhagen purchased Robert on 20 January 2025.

Career statistics

As of match played 13 March 2025 ^[6]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			State League		Cup		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Cruzeiro	2023	Série A	9	1	5	1	—		—		—		14	2
	2024		12	0	7	0	0	0	2 [a]	0	—		21	0
	Total		21	1	12	1	0	0	2	0	—		35	2
Copenhagen (loan)	2024–25	Danish Superliga	8	2	—		3	1	6 [b]	0	—		17	3
Copenhagen		Danish Superliga	4	0	—		0	0	4 [b]	0	—		8	0
Career total			33	3	12	1	3	1	12	0	0	0	60	5

1. Appearances in Copa Sudamericana
2. Appearance(s) in UEFA Conference League

References

1. "Cria da Toca, atacante Robert assina primeiro contrato profissional com a Raposa" [Raised at the Toca, forward Robert signs first professional contract with the Raposa] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Cruzeiro EC. 25 May 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
2. "Cruzeiro estende vínculo com atacante Robert, observado por Pepa" [Cruzeiro extend link with forward Roberto, watched by Pepa] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Diário Celeste. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
3. "'Cria' do Cruzeiro, Robert estreia como profissional em vitória sobre o Vasco" ['Kid' from Cruzeiro, Robert debuts as a professional in a win over Vasco] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Itatiaia. 8 July 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
4. "Brazilian Robert Joins F.C. Copenhagen".
5. "FCK-Vejle: Dagen derpå".
6. Robert at Soccerway. Retrieved 28 October 2023.