Rotterdam-born Robin van Persie, one of football's most elegant and lethal strikers, celebrates his 43rd birthday today, August 6, 2026. Manchester United: Premier League GloryA controversial move to rivals Manchester United in 2012 saw Van Persie achieve his long-sought Premier League title. In 86 Premier League appearances for the Red Devils, he found the net 48 times. Post-Premier League Career and RetirementFollowing his impactful spells in England, Van Persie moved to Fenerbahçe in Turkey from 2015 to 2018, scoring 25 goals in 57 league matches. Since retirement, Van Persie has transitioned into coaching, notably taking up the head coach role at Feyenoord in February 2025.