Robson Alves de Barros (born 12 November 1997), known as Robson Bambu or just Robson, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Liga MX club Atlético San Luis.
Club career Santos
Born in São Vicente, São Paulo, Bambu joined Santos' youth setup in 2007 at the age of ten. On 4 August 2016, he extended his contract until November 2018.
In January 2018, Bambu was promoted to the main squad by new manager Jair Ventura. He made his professional debut on 28 January, starting in a 1–1 Campeonato Paulista home draw against Ituano.
Bambu made his Série A debut on 25 August 2018, coming on as a first-half substitute for injured Gustavo Henrique in a 2–0 home win against Bahia. Three days later he made his Copa Libertadores debut, replacing injured Lucas Veríssimo in a 0–0 home draw against Independiente.
Athletico Paranaense On 21 November 2018, Bambu was announced at Athletico Paranaense for the 2019 season.
Nice On 5 June 2020, Bambu joined Nice in a deal worth €8 million euros. He played his first match for the club on 23 August, in a 2–1 Ligue 1 win against Lens.
On 20 January 2022, Nice sent Bambu on a one-year loan to Corinthians. He also spent the following year on loan at a Brazilian Série A club, this time Vasco da Gama.
In January 2024, Bambu joined Portuguese Primeira Liga club Arouca on loan for the remainder of the season with an optional buy-clause.
Braga On 17 June 2024, Bambu moved to the Primeira Liga on a permanent basis, signing a four-year contract with Braga, for a reported transfer fee of €1.2 million.
Atlético San Luis On 12 September 2025, Bambu joined Liga MX club Atlético San Luis for a transfer fee of €400.000, with Braga keeping a 50% sell-on fee.
International career Career statistics
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueState leagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSantos2018Série A9030001Appearance(s) in Copa Libertadores0—130Athletico Paranaense2019Série A80705010—2102020001000200030Total8080503000240Nice2020–21Ligue 1150—206Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League0—2302023–24Ligue 100—10——10Total150—3060—240Corinthians (loan)2022Série A70201020—120Vasco da Gama (loan)2023Série A1803000——210Arouca (loan)2023–24Primeira Liga100————100Braga2024–25Primeira Liga151—3040102312025–26Primeira Liga00—0010—10Total151—305010241Career total821160120170101281
Honours Athletico Paranaense Campeonato Paranaense: 2019 J.League Cup / Copa Sudamericana Championship: 2019 Copa do Brasil: 2019
References
External links Santos FC profile