Robin van Persie is a retired Dutch professional footballer, widely regarded as one of the best strikers of his generation. Born on August 6, 1983, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, he began his career at Feyenoord before moving to Arsenal in 2004, where he gained international fame for his goal-scoring ability and technical skills. In 2012, van Persie transferred to Manchester United, where he won the Premier League title in his first season. He also played for the Netherlands national team, earning over 100 caps and participating in multiple international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup.