Robin van Persie Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. In which city and on what date was Robin van Persie born?
A. Amsterdam, 15 March 1984
B. Rotterdam, 6 August 1983
C. Eindhoven, 22 November 1982
D. The Hague, 9 July 1985
Answer: B. Rotterdam, 6 August 1983
Q2. Which club did Robin van Persie make his senior professional debut for in the 2001–02 season?
A. Ajax
B. PSV Eindhoven
C. Feyenoord
D. Arsenal
Answer: C. Feyenoord
Q3. For what transfer fee did Arsenal sign Robin van Persie from Feyenoord in May 2004?
A. 1.5 million Pounds
B. 2.75 million Pounds
C. 5 million Pounds
D. 10 million Pounds
Answer: B. 2.75 million Pounds
Q4. What tactical change did Arsène Wenger make to Robin van Persie’s position at Arsenal?
A. From striker to winger
B. From midfielder to defender
C. From winger to central striker
D. From forward to goalkeeper
Answer: C. From winger to central striker
Q5. Which major individual award did Robin van Persie win in the 2011–12 season?
A. Premier League Golden Boot
B. FIFA World Player of the Year
C. Ballon d’Or
D. PFA Players’ Player of the Year
Answer: D. PFA Players’ Player of the Year
Q6. In which year did Robin van Persie transfer to Manchester United from Arsenal?
A. 2010
B. 2012
C. 2014
D. 2016
Answer: B. 2012
Q7. How many Premier League goals did Robin van Persie score in his debut season (2012–13) for Manchester United, earning him the Golden Boot?
A. 26
B. 28
C. 30
D. 35
Answer: A. 26
Q8. Which trophy did Robin van Persie help Manchester United win in the 2012–13 season?
A. UEFA Champions League
B. League Cup
C. FA Cup
D. Premier League
Answer: D. Premier League
Q9. What iconic goal did Robin van Persie score on 22 April 2013 against Aston Villa?
A. A long-range free-kick
B. A first-half hat-trick including a stunning volley
C. A bicycle kick from the halfway line
D. A penalty in the 90th minute
Answer: B. A first-half hat-trick including a stunning volley
Q10. How many total caps and goals did Robin van Persie record for the Netherlands national team?
A. 85 caps, 40 goals
B. 95 caps, 45 goals
C. 120 caps, 60 goals
D. 102 caps, 50 goals
Answer: D. 102 caps, 50 goals
Q11. How many FIFA World Cups did Robin van Persie participate in?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: C. 3
Q12. In which FIFA World Cup did the Netherlands finish as runners-up with Robin van Persie in the squad?
A. 2006
B. 2010
C. 2014
D. 2018
Answer: B. 2010
Q13. What was the most famous goal Robin van Persie scored in the 2014 World Cup group stage against Spain?
A. A penalty
B. A long-range volley
C. A flying header from outside the box
D. A bicycle kick
Answer: C. A flying header from outside the box
Q14. Which club did Robin van Persie join on a free transfer in January 2018 after leaving Fenerbahçe?
A. Feyenoord
B. Ajax
C. Manchester United
D. Galatasaray
Answer: A. Feyenoord
Q15. What domestic trophy did Robin van Persie help Feyenoord win in the 2017–18 season, scoring in the final?
A. Eredivisie
B. KNVB Cup
C. Johan Cruyff Shield
D. UEFA Europa League
Answer: B. KNVB Cup
Q16. How many Premier League goals did Robin van Persie score in his entire career (Arsenal + Manchester United)?
A. 120
B. 130
C. 144
D. 180
Answer: C. 144
Q17. For how many seasons was Robin van Persie Arsenal club captain?
A. One (2011–12)
B. Two (2010–12)
C. Three (2009–12)
D. None
Answer: A. One (2011–12)
Q18. Which BBC Goal of the Month did Robin van Persie win in September 2006 while at Arsenal?
A. A penalty against Manchester United
B. An airborne volley against Charlton Athletic
C. A free-kick against Liverpool
D. A header against Chelsea
Answer: B. An airborne volley against Charlton Athletic
Q19. How many total club career goals did Robin van Persie score across all competitions?
A. 150
B. 160
C. 180
D. 204
Answer: D. 204
Q20. In which competition did Robin van Persie start in the 2002 final that Feyenoord won 3–2 against Borussia Dortmund?
A. UEFA Champions League
B. UEFA Cup
C. KNVB Cup
D. Eredivisie
Answer: B. UEFA Cup
Q21. Which individual award did Robin van Persie share in the 2001–02 season as a young talent at Feyenoord?
A. Dutch Football Talent of the Year & KNVB Best Young Talent
B. Dutch Footballer of the Year
C. Premier League Young Player of the Year
D. Golden Boy Award
Answer: A. Dutch Football Talent of the Year & KNVB Best Young Talent
Q22. How many Premier League Player of the Month awards did Robin van Persie win during his career?
A. 2
B. 5
C. 7
D. 9
Answer: B. 5
Q23. In the 2014 World Cup qualifiers, how many goals did Robin van Persie score to finish as joint-top scorer in UEFA?
A. 7
B. 9
C. 11
D. 13
Answer: C. 11
Q24. Which club did Robin van Persie play for between Manchester United and his return to Feyenoord?
A. Fenerbahce
B. Ajax
C. Galatasaray
D. PSV Eindhoven
Answer: A. Fenerbahce
Q25. In what month and year did Robin van Persie officially retire from professional football?
A. December 2018
B. May 2019
C. July 2020
D. January 2018
Answer: B. May 2019