Robinho Junior made his Serie A debut for Genoa on 17 October, coming off the bench in the closing minutes of a 2-0 defeat to Roma at the Stadio Olimpico. The appearance gave the teenager his first outing in the competition.
Debut against Roma
Robinho Junior was introduced in the final minutes as Genoa lost 2-0 away to Roma. He had previously been on the bench for Genoa's 2-1 win over Fiorentina before making his Serie A debut on 17 October.
Background reported by Football Italia
Football Italia said Robinho Junior is the teenage son of former Milan, Manchester City and Real Madrid striker Robinho. Football Italia said he came through the Santos youth academy before moving to Europe.
Football Italia said he joined Genoa on deadline day on loan with an option to buy at the end of the season worth circa €8m.
Youth numbers and promotion
Football Italia said Robinho Junior had three goals and an assist in three appearances at Primavera youth level before being promoted to Daniele De Rossi’s senior squad.
His father's Serie A debut
Football Italia said Robinho's Serie A debut for Milan was a 2-0 loss away to Cesena on September 11, 2010. Football Italia said Robinho is now 42 years old and retired while playing for Santos in October 2020.