R. van Persie will end his football career after the season

Soon in Dutch football, another legend - Robin van Persie hinted that this season is his last in professional sports. The 35-year-old striker is currently playing for the Rotterdam club "Feyenoord". He returned to his childhood team after two years playing in Turkey, at Istanbul's "Fenerbahçe" team. "When will I stop? Most likely after this season," - said the legendary striker to his country's media. - "I will be 36 years old, which means I have been playing professional football for 18 years. I entered this sport for the first time when I was five years old." R. van Persie is best known for his time in the Premier League in England. Leaving his childhood home in Rotterdam, the Dutchman went to London's "Arsenal" in 2004 and played there until 2012. In the ranks of the "Gunners", he played 278 matches and scored 132 goals. In 2012, the Dutchman decided to make changes in his career and signed a contract with "Manchester United". The decision paid off - in three seasons, he played 105 matches, scored 58 goals, and won the long-awaited Premier League title in his first year. Throughout his professional career, representing both clubs and the national team, R. van Persie has played 670 matches and scored 309 goals.