| Robbie Keane | |
|---|---|
| |
| Personal information | |
| Date of Birth |
8 July 1980 |
| Place of Birth |
Dublin, Ireland |
| Height |
1.75 m (5'9") |
| Position |
Striker |
| Liverpool statistics | |
| Years |
2008-2009 |
| Appearances |
28 |
| Goals |
7 |
Robert David "Robbie" Keane (born 8 July 1980) is an Irish international footballer played for Liverpool from the summer of 2008 to January of 2009. Keane returned to Tottenham after a disappointing season at Liverpool. During his stint at Anfield Keane claimed to be a boyhood Liverpool fan.
Liverpool career[]
Keane was brought from Tottenham Hotspur on 28 July 2008 for a reported fee of £19,000,000, which could potentially rise to £20,300,000 based on performances. After a standard medical Keane signed a four year contract and was given the number 7 shirt. Upon joining, Keane stated that "joining Liverpool is a lifelong dream of mine and one I couldn't let pass me by." He made his debut on 13 August 2008 in a Champions League 3rd Qualifiying Round 1st leg against Standard Liege in a 0-0 stalemate. His first goal in a Liverpool shirt came on 1 October 2008 against PSV Eindhoven when he scored a 34th minute goal in the Champions League group stages.
After a disappointing spell at Liverpool, scoring only 5 league goals in 19 appearances, Keane was sold back to Tottenham for £12,000,000 (potentially raising to £16,000,000 plus add-ons based on performance).
Stats[]
| Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |
| 2008-09 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 7 |
| Total | 19 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 7 |