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Some Lesser Known Facts About Roberto Firmino

• Does Roberto Firmino smoke?: No

• Does Roberto Firmino drink alcohol?: Yes

• He was born in a very poor family. They faced a tough time to make a living.

• His father had a business of selling water bottles. He used to work with his father in his childhood.

• They lived in a town full of criminal elements, hence his mother didn’t let him go out of the house till he was old enough to handle himself.

• Though Roberto wasn’t interested in his family business and wanted to follow his passion; football.

• He became obsessed with the game at a tender age of 6.

• He used to sneak from the house to play football. Initially, his parents had their reservation about football, but seeing his talent, they supported him.

• In 2008, he joined Figueirense’s youth setup; playing mainly as a defensive midfielder.

• On 8 May 2010, he scored his first goal for Figueirense against  São Caetano.

• In December 2010, he joined Hoffenheim on a five-year contract.

• On 12 November 2014, he played his first international game for Brazil; as a substitute in the 73rd minute. 

• He represented Brazil in the 2015 Copa America Tournament.

• On 4 July 2015, he joined Liverpool and made his debut for the club in a friendly against Swindon Town on 2 August 2015.

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• In June 2017, he got married to his longtime girlfriend Larissa Pereira. 

• The 2017-2018 season was the most successful season for him.