Xavier Robson


Róbson Xavier Valim Schuelter, known as Xavier Robson, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Career

Xavier Robson was born in Pedro Osório on 19 May 1986.
Robson started his professional career with Brasil de Pelotas, for whom he played from 2003 to 2007, achieving promotion to Campeonato Gaúcho in 2004.
In 2007, he joined Uruguayan club Peñarol, and played for the club in the 2008–09 and 2009–10 seasons, making five Uruguayan Primera División appearances and winning the 2009–10 Uruguayan Primera División. In 2010 he played for Campeonato Gaúcho side Esportivo on loan from Peñarol.

Later life and death

After retiring from professional playing, Xavier Robson continued to play at amateur level in Brazil and worked as a security guard.
Robson died from peritoneal cancer in Pelotas, on 2 February 2024, at the age of 37.

Honours

Peñarol