Róbson (footballer, born 1994)

Brazilian footballer

Robson

Personal information
Full name|  Róbson Januário de Paula
Date of birth|  (1994-02-14) February 14, 1994 (age 31)
Place of birth|  Itaguaçu, Brazil
Height|  1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)|  Centre back
Team information

Current team

|  Dalian Yingbo
Number|  6
Youth career
2009–2014|  Bahia
Senior career*
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
2013–2017|  Bahia|  27|  (0)
2013|  → Kawasaki Frontale (loan)|  0|  (0)
2016–2017|  → Esteghlal (loan)|  24|  (0)
2017–2019|  Boavista|  13|  (0)
2018–2019|  → Baniyas (loan)|  23|  (2)
2019–2020|  Khor Fakkan|  12|  (1)
2020|  Botafogo-SP|  42|  (0)
2021|  Novorizontino|  9|  (0)
2021–2023|  Farense|  54|  (3)
2023–2024|  Al-Jandal|  14|  (1)
2024|  Dalian Yingbo|  27|  (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 January 2025

Róbson Januário de Paula (born February 14, 1994) is a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a defender for the Chinese football club Dalian Yingbo during the 2024 season of China League One.

## Club career

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### Breakthrough and loan to Kawasaki Frontale

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Róbson was a product of by Bahia's youth academy. In July 2013, he was loaned to Kawasaki Frontale.[1] 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.[2] 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.[3]

#### Esteghlal (loan)

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Róbson (right) in Tehran derby

On 17 July 2016, Róbson signed for Esteghlal F.C. on loan until the end of the 2016–17 season.[4] He made his debut for the club on 31 July 2016 in a 2–1 loss against Esteghlal Khuzestan.[5] 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.[6] On 16 September he played his first Tehran derby against city rivals Persepolis which ended with a goalless draw.[7] 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.[8][9] On 12 February he played the Second Tehran derby, which ended with a 3–2 victory for Esteghlal.[10] After his stunning performance against Al-Ahli on 25 April 2017, he was included in 2017 AFC Champions League team of the week.[11] He finished the season with 23 appearances as Esteghlal finished the season as runners-up in the league.[12]

### Boavista

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In July 2017, Robson signed with Portuguese club Boavista[13] signing a three-year deal.[14] He made his debut in a 2–1 defeat against Portimonense S.C.[15]

### Botafogo-SP

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On 13 February 2020, Robson returned to Brazil and signed with Botafogo-SP.[16]

### Al-Jandal

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On 12 July 2023, Robson joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Jandal.[17]

### Dalian Yingbo

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On 21 February 2024, Robson joined China League One club Dalian Yingbo.[18]

## Career statistics

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### Club

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As of 19 December 2023[12]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition  Club  | Season  | League  | State League  | National Cup  | League Cup  | Continental  | Other  | Total

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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals
Bahia | 2012 | Série A | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0
2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0
2015 | Série B | 27 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 41 | 1
2016 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 6 | 0 | 16 | 2
Total  | 27 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 57 | 3
Kawasaki Frontale (loan)  | 2013 | J1 League | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0
Esteghlal (loan)  | 2016–17 | Persian Gulf Pro League | 24 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | — | 9 | 0 | — | 36 | 0
Boavista | 2017–18 | Primeira Liga | 13 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 13 | 0
2018–19 | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | 0
Total  | 13 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 13 | 0
Baniyas | 2018–19 | UAE Pro League | 23 | 2 | — | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | — | — | 32 | 2
Khor Fakkan | 2019–20 | UAE Pro League  | 12 | 1 | — | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | — | — | 19 | 1
Botafogo-SP | 2020 | Série B  | 34 | 0 | 8 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 42 | 0
Novorizontino | 2021 | Série C | — | 9 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 0
Farense | 2021–22 | Liga Portugal 2 | 27 | 2 | — | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 29 | 2
2022–23 | 27 | 1 | — | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 30 | 1
Total  | 54 | 3 | — | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 59 | 3
Al-Jandal | 2023–24 | First Division League | 14 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 1
Career total  | 201 | 7 | 28 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 284 | 10

## References

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1. ^ ロブソン選手加入のお知らせ] (in Japanese). KAWASAKI FRONTALE. 2013-07-23.
2. ^ 川崎Ｆ 獲得候補に１９歳ブラジル人ＤＦロブソン (in Japanese). Sponichi Annex. 2013-07-05.Archived 2013-07-07 at the Wayback Machine
3. ^ 期限付き移籍期間満了のお知らせ] 川崎フロンターレ公式サイト (in Japanese). KAWASAKI FRONTALE. 2013-12-05.
4. ^ "Iran's Esteghlal Signs Brazilian Defender Robson". www.tasnimnews.com. Tasnim. 18 July 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
5. ^ نخستین باخت شاگردان منصوریان و ادامه شکست‌ناپذیری استقلال خوزستان (in Persian).
6. ^ رابسون جانواریو: پادوانی کمک زیادی به من می کند؛ بزرگترهای تیم با هم مشکلی ندارند (in Persian). 2 November 2016.
7. ^ تساوی دو تیم استقلال و پرسپولیس در هشتاد و سومین دربی پایتخت (in Persian). 16 September 2016.
8. ^ AFC official match summary
9. ^ استقلال 0(4) - السد 0(3)؛ آبی بهتر از ژاوی (in Persian).
10. ^ استقلال3 ـ پرسپولیس2؛ سلفی با شگفتی (in Persian). 12 February 2017.
11. ^ محرمی، بیت سعید و رابسون در تیم منتخب آسیا [Moharrami, Hassan Beyt Saeed, and Robson in Asia's team of the week] (in Persian).
12. ^ a b "Soccerway stats".
13. ^ "Róbson Januário de Paula Confirmado No Boavista" [Róbson Januário de Paula confirmed on Boavista]. globoesporte (in Brazilian Portuguese). 16 July 2017.
14. ^ "Boavista apuesta por la juventud de Róbson" [Boavista bets on the youth of Róbson] (in Brazilian Portuguese). 16 July 2017.
15. ^ "Portimonense x Boavista, comentários AO VIVO e resultado, 07/08/2017, Liga NOS | Goal.com".
16. ^ "NOVO REFORÇO, RÓBSON VÊ DUELO CONTRA O ÁGUA SANTA COMO REINÍCIO DE CAMPEONATO E PEDE APOIO DA TORCIDA". Botafogo-SP. 13 February 2020. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
17. ^ "المقاتل البرازيلي" روبسون دي باولا" جندلاوي".
18. ^ "成为队史首位外援，官方：巴西后卫罗伯森加盟大连英博" (in Chinese). dongqiudi. 21 February 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2024.

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