Robinho Junior makes Serie A debut at 18, following in famous father’s footsteps

GENOA, ITALY - OCTOBER 10: Robson Robinho Junior of Genoa looks on during a warm-up session prior to kick-off in the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on October 10, 2026 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)

Genoa gave a special Serie A debut to Robinho Junior this evening, the teenage son of former Milan, Manchester City and Real Madrid striker Robinho.

The 18-year-old was introduced off the bench in the final minutes of this evening’s 2-0 defeat to Roma at the Stadio Olimpico.

He followed in the footsteps of his famous father, coming up through the Santos youth academy before making the move to Europe.

Junior came to Genoa on deadline day, on loan with an option to buy at the end of the season worth circa €8m.

The Brazilian had impressed at Primavera youth level with three goals and an assist in three appearances, so was promoted to Daniele De Rossi’s senior squad.

After sitting on the bench for the 2-1 win over Fiorentina, Robinho Junior got his Serie A debut this evening.

His Dad played for Milan from 2010 to 2014, making his Serie A bow in a 2-0 loss away to Cesena on September 11, 2010.

Senior is now 42 years old and hung up his boots playing for Santos in October 2020.