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When I was five, I joined a club, 'Excelsior', the club of Kralingen, in the first division. I was always training. On a free afternoon, I did individual work with Aad Putters, my youth trainer. Not with the idea growing to be a star, but for fun.
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"When I was five, I joined a club, 'Excelsior', the club of Kralingen, in the first division. I was always training. On a free afternoon, I did individual work with Aad Putters, my youth trainer. Not with the idea growing to be a star, but for fun."
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When I was five, I joined a club, 'Excelsior', the club of Kralingen, in the first division. I was always training. On a free afternoon, I did individual work with Aad Putters, my youth trainer. Not with the idea growing to be a star, but for fun. — Robin Van Persie

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Robin Van Persie was a Athlete from Kingdom of the Netherlands (1983–present).

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Who said "When I was five, I joined a club, 'Excelsior', the club of Kralingen, in the fi…"?
This quote is attributed to Robin Van Persie, a Athlete from Kingdom of the Netherlands.
When did Robin Van Persie live?
Robin Van Persie lived from 1983 – present.
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This quote touches on Youth & Coming of Age. Browse more quotes on these themes from the categories page.