Robben grew up in a small town called Bedan in Groningen province in the northern Netherlands. Besides his parents, Robben has a younger sister. Mass sports activities in Groningen province are very successful. Because the winter there lasts a long time, the ice and snow project is everyone's favorite. China's former head coach Adrian Annous Haan is also from Groningen. In winter, the deepest memory of Robben's childhood is skating with friends in groups by the river. After the arrival of spring, playing football has become one of the most popular activities. Robben's talent in football makes his father, Hans Robben, who likes football, feel sincerely happy.
Like many Dutch families, when Robben was 6 years old, Hans sent him to Bedham amateur club for formal football training. Compared with children of the same age, Robben is particularly competitive. If he loses a game, his face will be uglier than anyone else. The major turning point of Robben's football career was in 2000, when he was less than 17 years old, he joined Groningen Club as a semi-professional player and made his debut in the Dutch League. Interestingly, when Robben 10 years old, Groningen scout Martin Koeman noticed him, and Martin Koeman is the father of Dutch twin international C Ronaldo Koeman and Owen Koeman!
In March, 20001,Robben was well received by scouts in the match between the Dutch youth team and Portugal. At that time, Walter, head coach of the Dutch national youth team, still remembers Robben's performance in that game. "Many scouts went to Van der Vaart in that game, but Robben's skill in balancing his feet and the threat made by his speed advantage left a deep impression on everyone. Many scouts found it after the game.
After becoming famous, Robben's living environment has changed a lot, but this simple country boy has not changed his lifestyle. In order not to neglect his studies, Robben insists on going to school by bike 15 km every day. Now in Chelsea, Robben is still used to riding a bike to the training ground. His mother needs to know more about Robben's research. "Children's attitude towards learning is as strong as their desire for football. If he doesn't do well in the exam, he will be particularly uncomfortable and can't sleep all night. " Robben's hard work in his studies also paid off. In June of 20001year, Robben passed the Dutch high school graduation examination. At that time, the 200 1 World Youth Championship was being held in Argentina. Due to the conflict between the unified examination and the competition time, Robben resolutely gave up the opportunity to appear in the world football. "Fan Jiaer, the head coach, specially called me, hoping that I could change my mind and take part in this competition, but after weighing the pros and cons with my family, I decided to concentrate on my studies! I am still young and have a lot of time to play football in the future, but I missed this year's unified exam. I don't know if I will have a chance tomorrow. " Speaking of this experience, Robben thought it was a very wise choice.