Robin van Persie is a Dutch football coach and former professional footballer who is the head coach of Eredivisie club Heerenveen. He is regarded as one of the best strikers of his generation and was known for his technique, ball control, and vision. Van Persie is the all-time top scorer for the Netherlands national team.

Van Persie was born in Rotterdam to an artistic family, with him having Indonesian descent through his grandma. His mother, José Ras, is a painter and jewellery designer who also teaches children with special needs. His father, Bob, is a sculptor. After Van Persie's parents divorced he was brought up by his father. At school, Van Persie had serious problems with his behaviour and was excluded from class almost daily.