Palmeiras lost to Novorizontino 2-0, on Tuesday night (20), at the Jorge Ismael de Biasi Stadium, in Novo Horizonte. The highlight is striker Robson, who scored two goals in the match. But who is he? Where did you play? Sporting News shows.
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Who is Robson?
Robson is one of the main attackers in the Novorizontino Grêmio in the 2026 season. At 34 years old, the player is experiencing a moment of great prominence in the Campeonato Paulista, being a fundamental piece in coach Enderson Moreira’s tactical scheme. Recently, he was the hero of the 4-3 victory against Primavera-SP, where he scored two goals, including a beautiful touch through coverage (“cavadinha”) that guaranteed Tigre do Vale’s comeback.
In addition to his current goalscoring career, Robson is recognized for his vast experience in Brazilian football, with notable spells at clubs such as Coritiba, Fortaleza and a brief appearance for São Paulo, standing out for his versatility in playing both as a right-winger and as a second striker.
His importance for the squad in 2026 is evidenced by his absolute ownership and decision-making capacity at critical moments. In the game against Palm treesRobson found the net again, opening the scoring for Novorizontino at the beginning of the match and scoring the second goal as well. With a playing style that combines speed on the sides and good presence in the area, he has become the technical reference of an attack.
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Robson numbers in Novorizontino
- 39 games
- 11 goals
- 5 assists
