Arjen Robben was a devastating Dutch winger whose trademark move, cutting inside from the right onto his left foot, was as unstoppable as it was predictable. Blistering pace, low centre of gravity and a fierce curling finish made him one of the finest wide players of his era.
He shone at PSV Eindhoven, Chelsea and Real Madrid before finding his enduring home at Bayern Munich, where he formed a fearsome partnership on the opposite flank and won a stack of league titles. His winning goal in a Champions League final crowned that spell.
With the Netherlands he reached a World Cup final, a near-miss on the sport’s biggest stage. For all his injury troubles, Robben in full flight was among the most thrilling sights in the game.