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Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich & Netherlands)

Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich & Netherlands)

Arjen Robben was a major influence as the Netherlands reached the 2010 World Cup final

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Arjen Robben has that deadly combination of pace and skill that frightens defenses. He also has end product, with an impressive goalscoring record over the years. Injuries have undermined him, but when on song, there are few better wide players in the world game. Deemed surplus to requirements at Real Madrid, Robben proved an instant hit after a 2009 summer move to Bayern Munich.

Robben has also represented PSV Eindhoven and Chelsea. The major criticism is that the Dutchman tends to fall to ground too easily and his penchant for the theatrical can leave defenders seething.

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