1. Robert Koren became one of the most highly rated players of the Norwegian Premier League, many regarding him as the best foreigner in the entire competition.
15 Facts About Robert Koren
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On 4 January 2007, Robert Koren signed for English Championship club West Bromwich Albion in a Bosman ruling, penning an 18-month contract with a further year's option in the club's favour.
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Robert Koren has been described by former West Brom manager Tony Mowbray as a "model pro".
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On 13 August 2010, Robert Koren joined Hull City on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract with an option of a third year.
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Robert Koren made his debut for the club when he came on as a replacement for Will Atkinson at Millwall on 14 August 2010.
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On 24 September 2011, against Bristol City at Ashton Gate Stadium, Robert Koren played a neat ball into Aaron McLean's feet and when the pass was returned, Robert Koren stroked a lovely low shot into the bottom corner of the net.
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On 22 October 2011 against Watford at the KC Stadium, Robert Koren picked up possession midway inside the City half, drifted past three Watford players before driving home into the bottom corner of the net from 25 yards.
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On 29 November 2011, against Southampton at St Mary's Stadium, a flowing move down the left ended with Tom Cairney pulling the ball back to Robert Koren, whose shot deflected off Matty Fryatt and brought a stunning save out of Kelvin Davis.
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On 7 December 2011, against Birmingham City at the KC Stadium, Cameron Stewart got to the byeline down the right before firing in a vicious cross that was only cleared as far as the penalty spot where Robert Koren readjusted his body to volley into the net.
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On 17 December 2011, against Millwall at the KC Stadium, a long ball forward was headed down by a Millwall defender and it dropped nicely for Robert Koren, who adjusted his feet well before firing home a low shot from 20 yards out.
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On 15 September 2012, against Millwall at the KC Stadium, Robert Koren picked up possession on the edge of the centre circle, advanced unchallenged before unleashing a powerful drive from 25 yards which flew past Taylor and into the net.
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On 3 August 2014, Robert Koren was announced as a marquee signing for Melbourne City in the A-League.
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On 30 December 2014, Robert Koren scored a hat trick against Newcastle Jets in his first starting game.
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Robert Koren made his debut for Slovenia in an April 2003 European Championship qualification match against Cyprus and earned a total of 61 caps, scoring 5 goals.
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Robert Koren is married and has two sons and a daughter, Nal, Tian and Nia Robert Koren.