Robert da Silva Almeida (born 3 April 1971) is a retired Brazilian professional footballer, commonly known simply as Robert. During his playing days he earned recognition at the national level and made appearances for the Brazil national team. Basic career summaries and player profiles are available in contemporary archives and databases (profile).

Playing role and characteristics

Robert was an outfield player whose role on the pitch combined elements of attacking play and finishing. Contemporary accounts describe him as a forward-minded footballer who contributed to team attacks and goalscoring opportunities. Like many Brazilian attackers of his generation, he relied on technical skill, close control and an ability to read attacking spaces.

Career context and competitions

Although full season-by-season statistics vary by source, Robert spent his professional years in Brazil’s competitive club system, participating in state championships and national league competitions. He also appeared for the Brazil national team, representing his country in international matches (national team records). For consolidated career numbers and match logs, consult statistical repositories and historical summaries (career statistics).

Players of Robert’s era typically moved between several clubs in Brazil and sometimes had brief spells abroad; such movement reflected the structure of South American football in the 1990s and early 2000s. His name appears in match reports and season reviews from that period, where he is credited with contributions to club campaigns and occasional national selections.

Legacy and later involvement

After retiring from professional play, many former internationals remain connected to football through coaching, mentorship, scouting or media. References to Robert in retrospectives and interviews underscore a continued interest in his career from fans and historians; selected interviews and feature pieces can be found in dedicated archives (interviews and features).

  • Full name: Robert da Silva Almeida; commonly known as Robert.
  • Born: 3 April 1971.
  • National team: earned appearances for Brazil (records).
  • Further reading: player profiles and statistical pages provide club-by-club details (profile, statistics).