Robbie Keane Biography

Occup.	Athlete
From	Ireland
Born	July 8, 1980
Age	43 years

Robbie Keane, born on July 8, 1980, in the city of Dublin, Ireland, is extensively considered one of the best Irish footballers of all time. With a remarkable job covering over twenty years, Keane has actually established himself as a respected demonstrator with amazing talent as well as resolution.

Robert David Keane, or 'Robbie' as he is more commonly known, grew up in the Tallaght suburban area of Dublin. He developed a love for football at a very early age, revealing excellent potential from the get-go. Robbie's exciting performances brought about him being hired by the prestigious English football club, Wolverhampton Wanderers, at the childhood of 15.

Keane's expert launching can be found in 1997, as well as he quickly went far for himself as a dangerous goal-scorer. After 2 seasons with Wolverhampton, Robbie made an action to Coventry City for an after that British record fee for a young adult. His short job at Coventry captured the focus of Inter Milan, which brought about his transfer to the Serie A giant in 2000. Nevertheless, due to minimal having fun time, Keane was loaned back to England, where he signed up with Leeds United in 2001 prior to signing with Tottenham Hotspur in 2002.

Robbie's time at Tottenham Hotspur can be deemed the most successful duration of his club career. He came to be a follower favorite, investing a total of eight years with the North London club, throughout two spells. In in between those jobs, he made a prominent relocate to Liverpool in 2008, however returned to Spurs just six months later on.

Keane's later club occupation took him to Celtic, West Ham United, and also Major League Soccer (MLS), where he signed up with Los Angeles Galaxy in 2011. His spell in the MLS proved to be extremely successful, as he scored 104 goals in 165 looks as well as helped Galaxy win three MLS Cup titles in 2011, 2012, as well as 2014. Robbie ultimately completed his expert job by betting Indian Super League side ATK in 2017.

While delighting in tremendous success at the club level, Robbie Keane's global profession for the Republic of Ireland really cemented his legacy. With an astonishing 68 goals in 146 looks, Keane became the all-time leading marker for the Irish national team. He captained the team from 2006 to retirement, and also his perseverance and management top qualities were admired by Irish followers and also teammates alike.

Throughout his job, Robbie played alongside amazing footballers like Aaron Lennon, Jermain Defoe, and Steven Gerrard, who all considered him a high-quality striker and an intense rival. Keane has actually often been praised by other experts and supervisors for his extraordinary ability, his never-ending hunger for objectives, as well as his steady commitment to the sporting activity.

Today, Robbie Keane is a revered number not just in Ireland, however across football-mad countries of the globe. His trip works as motivation to numerous aiming footballers, as well as his name is etched in the record of football history as one of truth greats of the game.

Our collection contains 13 quotes who is written / told by Robbie.

Related authors: Steven Gerrard (Athlete), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), Kenny Cunningham (Athlete)

13 Famous quotes by Robbie Keane

"At Leeds I've tried to concentrate on my club form, but you get caught up in all the World Cup fever once you come back to Ireland and see all the Irish boys again"

"I used to love watching him as a player, so it is a joy to play alongside him. I might take the mickey out of him, but deep down I have so much admiration for him"

"I am happy at Leeds and I want to stay. There has been talk that Leeds might sell some players, but all the players believe we can win some silverware next season and it is important that we are all kept together"

"We were given no chance against them, but we held our own and we will be trying to do the same this summer"

"We get on well and it won't be too much trouble spending so much time with him. He has a strange way of sleeping as he likes to kick off all the blankets and just have them up by his chest"

"We have a great sense of togetherness. It is our team spirit that has taken us to this World Cup"

"I can't even remember when the Seventies was"

"As a kid growing up in the back streets of Dublin I used to pretend I was playing in the World Cup with my mates out on the streets, and now I will be doing it for real"

"Some have said it is the easiest group at the World Cup, but we realize it won't be like that. Germany are a tremendous side, but to be honest I don't know much about Cameroon and Saudi Arabia"

"Qualifying for the second stage would be a successful World Cup for us. I think we can do it"

"It's always nice to start off with a good result"

"A lot of players might be tired, but I feel nice and sharp"

"There was a tremendous amount of disappointment in missing the World Cup finals in 1998, so they're getting excited about this one and I really think we could do well in the Far East"