Robben was one of three current Bayern stars in the FIFPro World XI revealed at the Ballon d'Or gala on Monday and the Dutch winger, who turns 31 this month, is holding his cards close to his chest regarding when he might retire.
"I get asked when I will finish my career more often now, since I am getting older," he told reporters. "I am very relaxed on this.
"As long as my body works and I'm having fun, I will go on. Maybe one, maybe two or maybe 10 years. The older you get, the better you get to know you body."
Robben has always been glowing in his opinion of Allianz Arena head coach Pep Guardiola and the Netherlands international is a firm believer that he has been improved by the ex-Barcelona boss over the past season and a half.
"With Pep, I had a good feeling from the start," Robben added. "He tried to improve the team, but also tried to improve each player.
"I am thankful that I have worked with him for 18 months now. He made me develop and I thank him for that.
"We've played in several systems and that makes you develop as a player. I've had different positions; I like that, it's fun. It's fun to go into a tactical meeting and learn how you play somewhere new. Plus it surprises the opponent."
Bundesliga leaders Bayern, currently playing money-spinning friendlies during the lengthy German winter break, are back in action on Friday January 30 against second-placed Wolfsburg.
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