Robinho (footballer, born January 1995)

Robinho began his career with Itapipoca in 2014.[1] During that season he appeared in 9 matches and scored 1 goal.[1] This caught the attention of Série B team, Ceará, where he was transferred and finished out the 2014 season with 5 appearances for the team.[1] In 2015, Robinho played in 17 matches in various competitions for the team, but was loaned to Confiança Esporte Clube and finished the season with 13 appearances and 2 goals.[1] In 2016, he maid 5 appearances in Série B for Ceará, but again was loaned out.[1] This time to Esporte Clube Novo Hamburgo where he made 13 appearances and scored 2 goals.[1] In 2017, Robinho was loaned to Cuiabá Esporte Clube in Série C making 8 appearances.[1] In 2018, Ceará was promoted to Série A, the first division of the Brazilian football league system, Robinho made 2 appearances for the team before being loaned to Santa Cruz in Série C.[1]

In total, Robinho totaled 14 goals in 119 appearances in all competitions during his time in Brazil.[1]

Despite bouncing around the lower divisions in Brazil, Robinho impressed former Columbus Crew coach Gregg Berhalter who made the signing before he left the Crew for a reported $200,000[2][3] The move to Columbus became official on 18 January 2019.[4] Despite depth at the wing positions for Columbus, Robinho managed to make 17 appearances during the first half of the season.[1]

On 11 July 2019, Robinho was traded to Orlando City for $50,000 in Targeted Allocation Money (TAM).[5] He made his debut for the team on 18 July 2019, starting in a 1–1 draw away to Portland Timbers. After making a total of 12 appearances in two seasons, Robinho had his contract option declined as part of the club's end of season roster moves in December 2020.[6]

On 1 February 2021, Robinho returned to Brazil to sign for newly-promoted Campeonato Brasileiro Série B side Confiança.[7]