Róbson (footballer, born 1994)

Róbson Januário de Paula (born February 14, 1994) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Saudi club Al-Jandal.

Robson
Personal information
Full name Róbson Januário de Paula
Date of birth (1994-02-14) February 14, 1994
Place of birth Itaguaçu, Brazil
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Centre back
Team information
Current team
 Al-Jandal
Number 4
Youth career
2009–2014 Bahia
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2017 Bahia 27 (0)
2013 → Kawasaki Frontale (loan) 0 (0)
2016–2017 → Esteghlal (loan) 24 (0)
2017–2019 Boavista 13 (0)
2018–2019 → Baniyas (loan) 23 (2)
2019–2020 Khor Fakkan 12 (1)
2020 Botafogo-SP 42 (0)
2021 Novorizontino 9 (0)
2021–2023 Farense 54 (3)
2023– Al-Jandal 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 June 2023

Club career

Breakthrough and loan to Kawasaki Frontale

Róbson was a product of by Bahia's youth academy. In July 2013, he was loaned to Kawasaki Frontale.[1] Due to the injuries of Kawasaki Frontale's centre backs, Yusuke Igawa, Hiroki Ito and Jun Sonoda, Róbson was signed to increase squad's depth.[2] However he only made one appearance for the club which was in Emperor's Cup and returned to Bahia when his loan spell was expired.[3]

Esteghlal (loan)
Róbson (right) in Tehran derby

On 17 July 2016, Róbson signed for Esteghlal F.C. on loan until the end of the 2016–17 season.[4] He made his debut for the club on 31 July 2016 in a 2-1 loss against Esteghlal Khuzestan.[5] After joining Esteghlal, he quickly established himself and became a regular starter in the team. During the season, he made a good partnership with compatriot Padovani in central defense.[6] On 16 September he played his first Tehran derby against city rivals Persepolis which ended with a goalless draw.[7] On 2 February 2017, he started the AFC Champions League qualifying play-off match facing Al Sadd SC which Esteghlal won in a 4–3 penalty shoot-out following a 0–0 draw following extra time.[8][9] On 12 February he played the Second Tehran derby, which ended with a 3–2 victory for Esteghlal.[10] After his stunning performance against Al-Ahli on 25 April 2017, he was included in 2017 AFC Champions League team of the week.[11] He finished the season with 23 appearances as Esteghlal finished the season as runners-up in the league.[12]

Boavista

On July 2017, Robson signed with Portuguese club Boavista[13] signing a three-year deal.[14] He made his debut in a 2–1 defeat against Portimonense S.C.[15]

Botafogo-SP

On 13 February 2020, Robson returned to Brazil and signed with Botafogo-SP.[16]

Al-Jandal

On 12 July 2023, Batista joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Jandal.[17]

Career statistics

Club
As of 14 February 2020[12]
Club Season League National Cup Continental1 Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Kawasaki Frontale 2013 J1 League 00100010
Bahia 2014 Série A 0000—00
2015 Série B 2705020340
2016 0030—30
Total 2708020370
Esteghlal 2016–17 Persian Gulf Pro League 2403090360
Boavista 2017–18 Primeira Liga 13000—130
Baniyas 2018–19 UAE Pro League 23280—312
Khor Fakkan 2019–20 UAE Pro League 12160—181
Career total 9932601101362

1 Includes Copa Sudamericana and AFC Champions League matches.

References
  1. ロブソン選手加入のお知らせ] (in Japanese). KAWASAKI FRONTALE. 2013-07-23.
  2. 川崎Ｆ 獲得候補に１９歳ブラジル人ＤＦロブソン (in Japanese). Sponichi Annex. 2013-07-05.Archived 2013-07-07 at the Wayback Machine
  3. 期限付き移籍期間満了のお知らせ] 川崎フロンターレ公式サイト (in Japanese). KAWASAKI FRONTALE. 2013-12-05.
  4. "Iran's Esteghlal Signs Brazilian Defender Robson". www.tasnimnews.com. Tasnim. 18 July 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  5. نخستین باخت شاگردان منصوریان و ادامه شکست‌ناپذیری استقلال خوزستان (in Persian).
  6. رابسون جانواریو: پادوانی کمک زیادی به من می کند؛ بزرگترهای تیم با هم مشکلی ندارند (in Persian).
  7. تساوی دو تیم استقلال و پرسپولیس در هشتاد و سومین دربی پایتخت (in Persian).
  8. AFC official match summary
  9. استقلال 0(4) - السد 0(3)؛ آبی بهتر از ژاوی (in Persian).
  10. استقلال3 ـ پرسپولیس2؛ سلفی با شگفتی (in Persian). 12 February 2017.
  11. محرمی، بیت سعید و رابسون در تیم منتخب آسیا [Moharrami, Hassan Beyt Saeed, and Robson in Asia's team of the week] (in Persian).
  12. "Soccerway stats".
  13. "Róbson Januário de Paula Confirmado No Boavista" [Róbson Januário de Paula confirmed on Boavista]. globoesporte (in Brazilian Portuguese). 16 July 2017.
  14. "Boavista apuesta por la juventud de Róbson" [Boavista bets on the youth of Róbson] (in Brazilian Portuguese). 16 July 2017.
  15. "Portimonense x Boavista, comentários AO VIVO e resultado, 07/08/2017, Liga NOS | Goal.com".
  16. "NOVO REFORÇO, RÓBSON VÊ DUELO CONTRA O ÁGUA SANTA COMO REINÍCIO DE CAMPEONATO E PEDE APOIO DA TORCIDA". Botafogo-SP. 13 February 2020. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
  17. "المقاتل البرازيلي" روبسون دي باولا" جندلاوي".
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