Róbson Januário de Paula (born February 14, 1994) is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a defender.
Club career Breakthrough and loan to Kawasaki Frontale Róbson was a product of by Bahia's youth academy. In July 2013, he was loaned to Kawasaki Frontale. Due to the injuries of Kawasaki Frontale's centre backs, Yusuke Igawa, Hiroki Ito and Jun Sonoda, Róbson was signed to increase squad's depth. However he only made one appearance for the club which was in Emperor's Cup and returned to Bahia when his loan spell was expired.
Esteghlal (loan)
On 17 July 2016, Róbson signed for Esteghlal F.C. on loan until the end of the 2016–17 season. He made his debut for the club on 31 July 2016 in a 2–1 loss against Esteghlal Khuzestan. After joining Esteghlal, he quickly established himself and became a regular starter in the team. During the season, he made a good partnership with compatriot Padovani in central defense. On 16 September he played his first Tehran derby against city rivals Persepolis which ended with a goalless draw. On 2 February 2017, he started the AFC Champions League qualifying play-off match facing Al Sadd SC which Esteghlal won in a 4–3 penalty shoot-out following a 0–0 draw following extra time.AFC official match summary On 12 February he played the Second Tehran derby, which ended with a 3–2 victory for Esteghlal. After his stunning performance against Al-Ahli on 25 April 2017, he was included in 2017 AFC Champions League team of the week. He finished the season with 23 appearances as Esteghlal finished the season as runners-up in the league.
Boavista In July 2017, Robson signed with Portuguese club Boavista signing a three-year deal. He made his debut in a 2–1 defeat against Portimonense S.C.
Botafogo-SP On 13 February 2020, Robson returned to Brazil and signed with Botafogo-SP.
Al-Jandal On 12 July 2023, Robson joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Jandal.
Dalian Yingbo On 21 February 2024, Robson joined China League One club Dalian Yingbo as the first foreign player ever.
On 19 October 2025, Robson had his retirement ceremony at Dalian Suoyuwan Football Stadium before Dalian Yingbo's home game.
Career statistics
Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueNational CupLeague CupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBahia2012Série A—00————002014000000——00002015Série B2704150—20304112016007230——60162Total27011380—2090573Kawasaki Frontale (loan)2013J1 League00—0010——10Esteghlal (loan)2016–17Persian Gulf Pro League240—30—90—360Boavista2017–18Primeira Liga130—0000——1302018–19——00———00Total130—0000——130Baniyas2018–19UAE Pro League232—1080——322Khor Fakkan2019–20UAE Pro League121—1060——191Botafogo-SP2020Série B34080————420Novorizontino2021Série C—90————90Farense2021–22Liga Portugal 2272—20———2922022–23271—1020——301Total543—3020——593Al-Jandal2023–24First Division League141—————141Dalian Yingbo2024China League One271—00———271Career total22882831801701109031111
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