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.
On 9 June 2023, Robert Silva renewed his contract with the Raposa until 2027. 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.
FC Copenhagen On 6 August 24, Robert Silva joined FC Copenhagen from Cruzeiro on a season-long loan with an option to buy.
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. 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
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCruzeiro2023Série A9151———1422024Série A120700020—210Total2111210020—352Copenhagen (loan)2024–25Danish Superliga82—3160—173CopenhagenDanish Superliga60—3040—1302025–26Danish Superliga244—40114003982026–27Danish Superliga91—0064—155Total395—70218006713Career total688121913080011918
Honours Copenhagen Danish Superliga: 2024–25 Danish Cup: 2024–25
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