Róbson (footballer, born 1994)

Robson
Personal information
Full name Róbson Januário de Paula
Date of birth (1994-02-14) February 14, 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth Itaguaçu, Brazil
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Centre back
Team information
Current team
 Dalian Young Boy
Number 6
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)
2023–2024 Al-Jandal 14 (1)
2024– Dalian Young Boy 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 June 2023

Róbson Januário de Paula (born February 14, 1994) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defender for China League One club Dalian Young Boy.

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

In 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, Robson joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Jandal.[17]

Dalian Young Boy

On 21 February 2024, Robson joined China League One club Dalian Young Boy.[18]

Career statistics

Club

As of 19 December 2023[12]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League State League National Cup League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Bahia 2012 Série A — 0 0 — — — — 0 0
2014 0 0 0 0 0 0 — — 0 0 0 0
2015 Série B 27 0 4 1 5 0 — 2 0 3 0 41 1
2016 0 0 7 2 3 0 — — 6 0 16 2
Total 27 0 11 3 8 0 — 2 0 9 0 57 3
Kawasaki Frontale (loan) 2013 J1 League 0 0 — 0 0 1 0 — — 1 0
Esteghlal (loan) 2016–17 Persian Gulf Pro League 24 0 — 3 0 — 9 0 — 36 0
Boavista 2017–18 Primeira Liga 13 0 — 0 0 0 0 — — 13 0
2018–19 — — 0 0 — — — 0 0
Total 13 0 — 0 0 0 0 — — 13 0
Baniyas 2018–19 UAE Pro League 23 2 — 1 0 8 0 — — 32 2
Khor Fakkan 2019–20 UAE Pro League 12 1 — 1 0 6 0 — — 19 1
Botafogo-SP 2020 Série B 34 0 8 0 — — — — 42 0
Novorizontino 2021 Série C — 9 0 — — — — 9 0
Farense 2021–22 Liga Portugal 2 27 2 — 2 0 — — — 29 2
2022–23 27 1 — 1 0 2 0 — — 30 1
Total 54 3 — 3 0 2 0 — — 59 3
Al-Jandal 2023–24 First Division League 14 1 — — — — — 14 1
Career total 201 7 28 3 18 0 17 0 11 0 9 0 284 10

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). 2 November 2016.
  7. ^ تساوی دو تیم استقلال و پرسپولیس در هشتاد و سومین دربی پایتخت (in Persian). 16 September 2016.
  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. ^ a b "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".
  18. ^ "成为队史首位外援，官方：巴西后卫罗伯森加盟大连英博" (in Chinese). dongqiudi. 21 February 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2024.