Editing Robinho (section)

==Style of play==
A quick, creative, agile and technically gifted player, Robinho is mainly known for his flair, ball control, attacking instinct and [[Dribbling#Association football|dribbling]] skills, as well as his use of [[Football skills|tricks]] and [[Dummy (football)|feints]], such as the [[step over]] and the [[Flip flap (association football)|flip flap]], due to his quick feet; his precocious performances and ability on the ball drew comparisons with compatriot [[Pelé]] in his youth.<ref>{{cite web |title=Player Profile |url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/player/_/id/47426/robinho?cc=5901 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100731020355/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/player/_/id/47426/robinho?cc=5901 |url-status=dead |archive-date=31 July 2010 |website=ESPN Soccernet |access-date=28 May 2012}}</ref><ref name=telegraph.co.uk>{{cite web |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/2355386/Europe-awaits-the-new-Pele.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/2355386/Europe-awaits-the-new-Pele.html |archive-date=11 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Europe awaits the new Pele |newspaper=The Daily Telegraph |location=London |author1=Andrew Downie |date=16 February 2005 |access-date=17 November 2015}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref name="Robinho looks like the New Pele">{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/nov/12/europeanfootball.sport3 |title=Suddenly Robinho looks like the New Pele ... again |newspaper=The Guardian |author1=Sid Lowe |date=12 November 2015 |access-date=17 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/champions-league/8326450/Robinho-is-reminded-of-his-Manchester-City-nightmare-as-Tottenham-beat-AC-Milan-in-Champions-League-last-16.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/champions-league/8326450/Robinho-is-reminded-of-his-Manchester-City-nightmare-as-Tottenham-beat-AC-Milan-in-Champions-League-last-16.html |archive-date=11 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Robinho is reminded of his Manchester City nightmare as Tottenham beat AC Milan in Champions League last-16 |newspaper=The Daily Telegraph |location=London |author1=Jason Burt |date=15 February 2011 |access-date=17 November 2015}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-53512420101212#2xCp64czCwFlovSK.97 |title=Allegri's tactics and Ibrahimovic magic make Milan fly |work=Reuters |author1=Mark Meadows |date=12 December 2010 |access-date=17 November 2015}}</ref> Usually deployed in a free role, he was capable of playing in several offensive positions, and often played as a [[Winger (association football)|winger]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/2656672/Real-Madrid-attack-Chelsea-for-pursuit-of-Brazilian-winger-Robinho-Football.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/2656672/Real-Madrid-attack-Chelsea-for-pursuit-of-Brazilian-winger-Robinho-Football.html |archive-date=11 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Real Madrid attack Chelsea for pursuit of Brazilian winger Robinho |date=31 August 2008}}{{cbignore}}</ref> although he has also been used as a [[Forward (association football)#Second striker|supporting forward]],<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-city/3134640/Manchester-Citys-Robinho-surprised-by-Premier-League-quality-Football.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-city/3134640/Manchester-Citys-Robinho-surprised-by-Premier-League-quality-Football.html |archive-date=11 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Manchester City's Robinho surprised by Premier League quality |newspaper=The Daily Telegraph |location=London |author=Steve Wilson |date=4 October 2008 |access-date=17 November 2015}}{{cbignore}}</ref> as a [[Forward (association football)#Striker|main striker]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.skysports.com/football/news/12027/9899654/former-manchester-city-striker-robinho-set-to-join-paulinho-at-guangzhou-evergrande |title=Former Manchester City striker Robinho set to join Paulinho at Guangzhou Evergrande |website=Sky Sports |date=1 July 2015 |access-date=17 November 2015}}</ref> and even as an [[attacking midfielder]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://as.com/diarioas/2015/06/23/english/1435061956_289311.html |title=Dunga hopes to recover the 2007 version of Robinho |publisher=AS |author1=Aritz Gabilondo |date=23 June 2015 |access-date=17 November 2015}}</ref> on occasion, due to his tendency to be involved in the buildup of his teams' attacking plays, as well as his capacity to both score and [[Assist (football)|create]] goals.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/timvickery/2010/08/vickery_18.html |title=Robinho in urgent need of fresh start |website=BBC Sport |author1=Tim Vickery |date=16 August 2010 |access-date=17 November 2015}}</ref><ref name="Released Robinho vital for Brazil">{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/paulfletcher/2010/06/revitalised_robinho_vital_for.html |title=Released Robinho vital for Brazil |website=BBC Sport |author1=Paul Fletcher |date=29 June 2010 |access-date=17 November 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.acmilan.com/it/news/breaking_news_show/47471 |title=LEGA SERIE A: CLASSIFICA ASSIST, ROBINHO SUL PODIO |publisher=A.C. Milan |language=it |date=23 October 2013 |access-date=17 November 2015}}</ref> Robinho has been criticised for his poor work-rate, lack of tactical discipline,<ref name="Released Robinho vital for Brazil"/> and for his slender physique,<ref name=telegraph.co.uk/> which often leads him to [[Diving (association football)|go to ground easily]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2011/4/2/2087096/ac-milan-vs-internazionale-robinho-booked-for-diving-because-yes |title=A.C. Milan Vs. Internazionale: Robinho Booked For Diving, Because Yes, Serie A Punishes These Things |website=SB Nation |author1=Kirsten Schlewitz |date=2 April 2011 |access-date=17 November 2015}}</ref> Despite the talent he demonstrated in his youth, his career has also been marked by inconsistency,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/brazil/7838521/World-Cup-2010-Brazil-manager-Carlos-Dunga-puts-faith-in-rejuvenated-Robinho.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/brazil/7838521/World-Cup-2010-Brazil-manager-Carlos-Dunga-puts-faith-in-rejuvenated-Robinho.html |archive-date=11 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=World Cup 2010: Brazil manager Carlos Dunga puts faith in rejuvenated Robinho |newspaper=The Daily Telegraph |location=London |author1=Ian Chadband |date=18 June 2010 |access-date=17 November 2015}}{{cbignore}}</ref> and he has been accused by some in the sport of failing to live up to his potential.<ref name="Robinho looks like the New Pele"/><ref name="Released Robinho vital for Brazil"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/groups_and_teams/team/brazil/robinho |title=Robinho – Player profile |website=BBC Sport |access-date=17 November 2015 |archive-date=18 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151118092910/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/groups_and_teams/team/brazil/robinho |url-status=dead}}</ref>