Arjen Robben

Arjen Robben (born January 23, 1984 in Bedum) is a Dutch footballer who currently plays as a winger for Chelsea. He is also a part of the Netherlands national football team, appearing in the 2006 FIFA World Cup and the UEFA Euro 2004 .
Robben was named F.C. Groningen's team player of the year during the Eredivisie 2000-01 season and the Netherlands' Young Player of the Year during his time at PSV Eindhoven.[1] He was also the FA Premier League Player of the Month during the month of November 2005 at Chelsea F.C.[2][3]Born in the town of Bedum in the province of Groningen, the Netherlands, Robben took to football from an early age. He began playing with local clubs C.V.V.B and V.V. Bedum. Robben became an adherent of the Coerver Method, created and popularised by Dutch football coach Wiel Coerver.[4] Robben's skill in ball control and technical footwork made him a valuable player, and he was quickly signed by local club F.C. Groningen.[5]F.C. Groningen placed Robben in their C-class youth team for the 1999/2000 season. He scored 50 goals in their competitions. Manager Jan Van Dijk added the winger to the first team before Groningen's November 2000 away game against F.C. Twente, but he did not play until December 3, 2000 against RKC Waalwijk, as a substitute for the injured Leonardo dos Santos in the 79th minute.