Robert Vinicius Rodrigues Silva (born 13 April 2005), sometimes known as just Robert, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a forward for F.C. Copenhagen.
Career
Cruzeiro
Born in Pirapora, Minas Gerais, Robert Silva joined Cruzeiro's youth setup at the age of 11. On 25 May 2021, he signed his first professional contract with the club.1
On 9 June 2023, Robert Silva renewed his contract with the Raposa until 2027.2 He made his professional – and Série A – debut on 8 July, coming on as a second-half substitute for fellow youth graduate Stênio in a 1–0 away win over Vasco da Gama.3
FC Copenhagen
On 6 August 24, Robert Silva joined FC Copenhagen from Cruzeiro on a season-long loan with an option to buy.4
He made his competitive debut for the club on 22 August 2024, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 2-0 victory over Kilmarnock FC in Europa Conference League qualifying. Robert's first league appearance came in a 3-2 defeat to FC Nordsjaelland on 25 August, in which he provided his first assist for the Lions.
In his first league start, on 18 October, Robert provided two assists in a 3-1 win against Vejle, and was named man of the match.5 In his third league start, Robert scored his first goal for Copenhagen on 24 November, opening the scoring in a 2-1 victory over Lyngby.
At the end of the loan period, Copenhagen purchased Robert on 20 January 2025.
Career statistics
As of match played 29 May 20256 Appearances and goals by club, season and competition| Club | Season | League | State League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Cruzeiro | 2023 | Série A | 9 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 14 | 2 | |||
| 2024 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | — | 21 | 0 | |||
| Total | 21 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 35 | 2 | |||
| Copenhagen (loan) | 2024–25 | Danish Superliga | 8 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 68 | 0 | — | 17 | 3 | ||
| Copenhagen | 6 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | 49 | 0 | — | 13 | 0 | ||||
| 2025–26 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total | 6 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | |||
| Career total | 35 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 5 | ||
Honours
Copenhagen
References
"Cria da Toca, atacante Robert assina primeiro contrato profissional com a Raposa" [Raised at the Toca, forward Robert signs first professional contract with the Raposa] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Cruzeiro EC. 25 May 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2023. https://www.cruzeiro.com.br/noticia/show/18910/cria-da-toca-atacante-robert-assina-primeiro-contrato-profissional-com-a-raposa ↩
"Cruzeiro estende vínculo com atacante Robert, observado por Pepa" [Cruzeiro extend link with forward Roberto, watched by Pepa] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Diário Celeste. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2023. https://www.diarioceleste.com.br/noticias-do-cruzeiro/cruzeiro-estende-vinculo-com-atacante-robert-observado-por-pepa/ ↩
"'Cria' do Cruzeiro, Robert estreia como profissional em vitória sobre o Vasco" ['Kid' from Cruzeiro, Robert debuts as a professional in a win over Vasco] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Itatiaia. 8 July 2023. Retrieved 28 October 2023. https://www.itatiaia.com.br/editorias/cruzeiro/2023/07/08/cria-do-cruzeiro-robert-estreia-como-profissional-em-vitoria-sobre-o-vasco ↩
"Brazilian Robert Joins F.C. Copenhagen". https://www.fck.dk/en/news/brazilian-robert-joins-fc-copenhagen#:~:text=F.C.%20Copenhagen%20have%20signed%20Brazilian,and%20he%20has%20international%20potential. ↩
"FCK-Vejle: Dagen derpå". https://www.fck.dk/nyhed/fck-vejle-dagen-derpaa-0 ↩
Robert at Soccerway. Retrieved 28 October 2023. https://int.soccerway.com/players/robert-vinicius-rodrigues-silva/911339/ ↩
Appearances in Copa Sudamericana /wiki/Copa_Sudamericana ↩
Appearance(s) in UEFA Conference League /wiki/UEFA_Conference_League ↩
Appearance(s) in UEFA Conference League /wiki/UEFA_Conference_League ↩
"Mediano Superliga: Tillykke til FC København". Mediano. 25 May 2025. https://www.mediano.nu/oversigt/2025/05/26/mediano-superliga-32-runde ↩
"FCK tager tiende pokaltitel med soloridt på hadebanen". www.bt.dk. 29 May 2025. https://www.bt.dk/content/item/1824551 ↩