Robert Lewandowski Profile

Full Name: Robert Lewandowski
Date of Birth: August 21, 1988
Place of Birth: Warsaw, Poland
Height: 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing Position: Striker

Nationality: Polish
Youth Career: Varsovia Warsaw, Delta Warsaw, Legia Warsaw II, Znicz Pruszków
Senior Career:

• Znicz Pruszków (2006–2008)
• Lech Poznań (2008–2010)
• Borussia Dortmund (2010–2014)
• Bayern Munich (2014–2022)
• FC Barcelona (2022–Present)

National Team: Poland (2008–Present)

Club Career Statistics

Znicz Pruszków (2006–2008):

• Appearances: 59
• Goals: 36
• Assists: Data not consistently recorded

Lewandowski began his professional career at Znicz Pruszków, where he quickly established himself as a prolific goal-scorer, finishing as the top scorer in the Polish third division (III Liga) in his first season and in the second division (II Liga) in his second season.

Lech Poznań (2008–2010):

• Appearances: 82
• Goals: 41
• Assists: 20

Lewandowski’s performances at Lech Poznań drew attention from across Europe. He helped the club win the Polish Ekstraklasa title in the 2009-10 season and the Polish Cup in 2009, while also finishing as the league’s top scorer in 2010.

Borussia Dortmund (2010–2014):

• Bundesliga Appearances: 131
• Goals: 74
• Assists: 31
• All Competitions Appearances: 187
• All Competitions Goals: 103
• All Competitions Assists: 42

Lewandowski moved to Borussia Dortmund in 2010, where he became a key player under coach Jürgen Klopp. He helped Dortmund win back-to-back Bundesliga titles in 2010-11 and 2011-12, as well as the DFB-Pokal in 2012. His four goals against Real Madrid in the 2013 UEFA Champions League semi-final are among his most memorable performances.

Key Achievements:

• Bundesliga Top Scorer: 2013-14 (20 goals)
• Bundesliga Titles: 2 (2010-11, 2011-12)
• DFB-Pokal: 1 (2011-12)
• UEFA Champions League Runner-up: 2012-13

Bayern Munich (2014–2022):

• Bundesliga Appearances: 253
• Goals: 238
• Assists: 50
• All Competitions Appearances: 375
• All Competitions Goals: 344
• All Competitions Assists: 72

Lewandowski’s time at Bayern Munich cemented his status as one of the greatest strikers in football history. He won the Bundesliga in every season he played for Bayern and set multiple records, including breaking Gerd Müller’s 49-year-old record by scoring 41 goals in a single Bundesliga season (2020-21).

Key Achievements:

• Bundesliga Titles: 8 (2014-15 to 2021-22)
• DFB-Pokal Titles: 3 (2015-16, 2018-19, 2019-20)
• UEFA Champions League: 1 (2019-20)
• UEFA Super Cup: 1 (2020)
• FIFA Club World Cup: 1 (2020)
• Bundesliga Top Scorer: 7 times (2013-14, 2015-16, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22)
• European Golden Shoe: 2 times (2020-21, 2021-22)
• FIFA Best Men’s Player: 2 times (2020, 2021)
• UEFA Men’s Player of the Year: 1 time (2019-20)

FC Barcelona (2022–Present):

• La Liga Appearances: 34 (as of 2023)
• Goals: 23
• Assists: 8
• All Competitions Appearances: 48
• All Competitions Goals: 33
• All Competitions Assists: 10

Lewandowski transferred to FC Barcelona in the summer of 2022. He quickly adapted to La Liga, becoming one of the league’s top scorers in his debut season and playing a pivotal role in Barcelona’s attack.

Key Achievements:

• La Liga Title: 1 (2022-23)
• Supercopa de España: 1 (2022-23)
• La Liga Top Scorer: 1 time (2022-23)

International Career Statistics

Poland National Team (2008–Present):

• Appearances: 142 (as of 2023)
• Goals: 79
• Assists: 28

Lewandowski made his debut for the Poland national team in 2008 and quickly became the team’s talisman. He is Poland’s all-time leading goal scorer and has represented his country in multiple UEFA European Championships and FIFA World Cups.

Key Achievements:

• UEFA European Championship Appearances: 3 (2012, 2016, 2020)
• FIFA World Cup Appearances: 2 (2018, 2022)
• Top Scorer in European Qualifiers: 13 goals in Euro 2016 qualifying, 16 goals in 2018 World Cup qualifying
• Poland’s All-Time Leading Scorer: 79 goals

Playing Style and Legacy

Robert Lewandowski is known for his incredible goal-scoring ability, combining technical skill with physical presence. His intelligence on the pitch, positioning, and finishing make him a constant threat in the penalty area. Lewandowski is also an adept passer, capable of linking up play and creating opportunities for teammates.

He is widely regarded as one of the best strikers of his generation and has broken numerous records throughout his career, particularly in the Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League.

Detailed Career Statistics

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International Career:

Notable Records and Milestones:

• Most Goals in a Bundesliga Season: 41 goals (2020-21)
• Fastest Hat-Trick in Bundesliga History: 3 minutes 22 seconds (against Wolfsburg, 2015)
• Most Goals Scored by a Foreign Player in Bundesliga: 312 goals
• Most UEFA Champions League Goals for Bayern Munich: 69 goals
• Most Consecutive UEFA Champions League Scoring Matches: 9 matches
• Poland’s All-Time Leading Scorer: 79 goals

Awards and Honors

Individual Honors:

• FIFA Best Men’s Player: 2020, 2021
• UEFA Men’s Player of the Year: 2019-20
• European Golden Shoe: 2020-21, 2021-22
• Bundesliga Player of the Season: 4 times (2016-17, 2017-18, 2019-20, 2020-21)
• Polish Footballer of the Year: 10+ times
• IFFHS World’s Best Top Goal Scorer: 2020, 2021