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Laurent Robert

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Born
1975 (49 years old)

Birth Place

Saint-Benoît, Réunion

Position
Left Wing

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Height
176 cm

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Pierre Laurent Robert (born 21 May 1975) is a French former professional footballer. He played as a left winger, and played for the France national team. Robert began his professional career in his native France before making a move to English side Newcastle United, where he made his reputation as a free-kick specialist. His career has been noted for a number of high-profile disagreements with club management.

Robert was born in Saint-Benoît, Réunion.

Robert appeared nine times for France, making his debut against Northern Ireland on 18 August 1999. He scored his only goal for his country on 15 November 2000 in a 4–0 win over Turkey. He was also selected for the 2001 FIFA Confederations Cup.

Robert's goal against Liverpool in the 2004–05 season at St James' Park is used as the winner against the same team in Goal!. Character Santiago Muñez (Kuno Becker) strikes it and it zooms out as Robert's free kick hits the top corner. In Goal! 2: Living the Dream..., his overhead kick against Fulham is featured as Muñez's goal at the start.

Robert's son Thomas is also a footballer. He signed for Scottish club Airdrieonians in July 2020 after leaving Montpellier.