Identity card

Identity card

Full Name: Robert Koren

Nickname: Roko

Date of birth: 20.09.1980

Place of Birth: Radlje ob Dravi, Slovenia

Nationality: Slovene

Height: 1,75 m

Weight (kg): 68

Position: Midfielder

Current club: Hull City A.F.C. 2010 -

National team appearances: 58

Goals for national team: 5

Debut for national team: Cyprus, 2003, qualification for the European Championship 2004

First goal for national team: 7.10.2006, Slovenia - Luxembourg

Team Honours:

  • English Championship League 2008
  • UEFA Intertoto Cup 2006 (Royal League)
  • Royal League 2006 (Runner-up)
  • Norwegian Football Cup 2005 (Runner-up)

Individual honours:

  • Award for fhe best Slovenian football player in season 09/10.
  • As the captain of the Slovenian national team he led his side through to the play-offs, where they beat Russia to reach the World Cup Finals 2010.
  • West Bromwich Albion club player of the year 2008/2009 - Supporters’ award.
  • The first Slovenian (and so far the only one, as of January 2009) to score a goal in England´s Premier League.
  • The best Slovenian football player in 2007.
  • Kniksen award: midfielder of the year in 2006.