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Arjen Robben Groningen
F.C. Groningen (2000-2002)
F.C. Groningen placed Robben in their C-class youth team for the 1999/2000 season. He scored an impressive 50 goals in their competitions. It seemed only a matter of time before manager Jan Van Dijk would add the talented winger to the first team. Robben was added to the roster before Groningen's November 2000 away game against F.C. Twente, but he did not play until December 3, 2000 against RKC Waalwijk, as a substitute for the injured Leonardo dos Santos in the 79th minute. Over the winter, Robben managed to play himself into the starting lineup. In 18 starts for Groningen over the 2000/2001 season, Robben scored 2 goals. Robben was named player of the year for his first season with the big club, and with teammate Jordi Hoogstrate, he demonstrated the strength of the Groningen youth academy. Robben stayed with Groningen and improved steadily during the 2001/2002 season, playing in 28 contests and scoring 6 goals. His techniques and skills no longer a secret, Robben transferred to powerhouse Dutch football squad PSV Eindhoven for €4.2 million before the 2002/2003 season.
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