A tricky winger who became one of the biggest signings in Newcastle United's history when joining the north east club for £9.5million in August 2001.
Magpies boss Bobby Robson had been tracking the former Paris St Germain winger for some time, and it took weeks from having the bid expected for the player to agree to move to the Premiership.
Some said that this brought into question the player's desire to play for the club, but he showed in his first game, Robert Lee's testimonial against Atletico Bilbao, that it will not be the case. Despite the Magpies losing 1-0, Robert was in fine form on the left wing and looked to be worth every penny of the transfer fee.
Robert, who started his career with Montpellier, is a French international sets his aim at earning more caps for his country during his time at St James' Park. Has also represented France at Youth and 'B' level.
Robert's goal scoring abilities were shown during his final season at PSG - he scored 15 goals in 26 games!
Set the Premiership alight with some stirring displays in the early months of the 2001/02 season. His pace and prowess at set-pieces made him a true star - and a dream for an Fantasy Football fanatic!
However, picked up an injury and failed to rediscover that form in the latter part of the season. Eventually played 42 games, scoring ten goals that term.
Newcastle were rocked at the start of the 2002/03 season when Robert fractured his back in a pre-season game. Although the player promised a quick return, he was expected to be out for around two months.
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