Early Career Milestones

Robert Lewandowskibegan his footballjourney in Warsaw, Poland, where he played for MKS Varsovia Warsaw for seven years during his youth. His first significant step in professional footballcame when he joined Znicz Pruszków in 2006. In his debut season, Lewandowski became the top scorer in the Polish third division, netting 15 goals. His strong performancecontinued the following season when he was the top scorer in the second division with 21 goals, which attracted attention from bigger clubs in Poland.

In 2008, Lewandowski signed with Lech Poznań, a top-tier Polish club, for around 1.5 million zlotys. He made an immediate impact by scoring on his debut in a UEFA Cup match. During his time at Lech Poznań, Lewandowski helped the club win the 2009-2010 Polish Championship (Ekstraklasa) and finished as the league's top scorer. His performances in Poland paved the way for a move to Borussia Dortmund in 2010, marking the beginning of his rise in international football​.

Success at Bayern Munich

Robert Lewandowski's time at Bayern Munich was filled with incredible achievements. He scored 344 goals in 375 appearances from 2014 to 2022. During this period, Lewandowski helped Bayern win eight Bundesliga titles and was the league’s top scorer in seven of those seasons. He set several records, including breaking the long-standing record of 40 goals in a single Bundesliga season by scoring 41 goals in 2020/21. His performance helped Bayern achieve a historic treble in 2019/20, winning the Bundesliga, DFB Cup, and the UEFA Champions League.

Lewandowski was also known for his consistent fitness and goal-scoring ability. He scored five goals in just nine minutes against Wolfsburg in 2015, setting a Bundesliga record. Additionally, he was awarded FIFA’s Best Men’s Player in both 2020 and 2021 for his incredible form. His time at Bayern ended in 2022, but his impact and legacy at the club remain remarkable, with 19 trophies won during his eight-year stint.

Bundesliga Goal-Scoring Records

Robert Lewandowski holds several remarkable Bundesliga goal-scoring records from his time with Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.

• Most Goals in a Single Season: Lewandowski broke Gerd Müller's long-standing record of 40 goals in one season, scoring 41 goals during the 2020/21 campaign. This record had stood since the 1971/72 season​.
• Total Bundesliga Goals: He scored 312 goals across 384 Bundesliga matches, making him the second-highest goal scorer in the league's history, behind Gerd Müller who has 365 goals.
• Torjägerkanone Winner: Lewandowski won the Bundesliga top scorer award, known as the Torjägerkanone, seven times. He was the top scorer for five consecutive seasons from 2018 to 2022​.
• Most Away Goals: Lewandowski holds the record for the most away goals in Bundesliga history, scoring 128 goals on the road.

FIFA Best Player Awards

Robert Lewandowski, a Polish footballer, won the FIFA Best Men's Player Award twice, in 2020 and 2021. His outstanding performance with Bayern Munich, including breaking records like Gerd Müller's long-standing Bundesliga goal record, made him a standout figure in world football.

In 2020, Lewandowski's incredible 55 goals in a season helped Bayern Munich secure a historic treble, winning the Bundesliga, UEFA Champions League, and the DFB Cup. He continued this form into 2021, scoring 41 goals in the Bundesliga season, breaking Müller’s previous record of 40 goals, which had stood since 1972. These achievements, along with 58 goals in all competitions during 2021, led to his second consecutive Best FIFA Men's Player award.

In both years, he surpassed other top playerslike Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salahto claim the prestigious title. Lewandowski expressed his gratitude towards his teammates and highlighted how breaking records like Müller’s pushed him to achieve even more.

UEFA Champions League Triumph

Robert Lewandowski achieved his UEFA Champions League triumph in the 2019/2020 season with Bayern Munich. In this campaign, he was pivotal in leading Bayern to victory, becoming the top scorer of the competition with 15 goals. His standout moments included scoring doubles against Tottenham and Olympiacos in the group stages, and reaching 50 Champions League goals during the knockout phase against Chelsea.

One of the most remarkable performances came in the quarter-finals, where Bayern crushed Barcelona8-2. Lewandowski contributed significantly with a goal in that match, further cementing his place among Europe's elite strikers. Bayern eventually won the title by defeating Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the final. This triumph completed a historic treble for Bayern Munich, as they also won the Bundesliga and the DFB-Pokal that season.

International Success with Poland

Robert Lewandowski's international success with Poland is marked by his leadership and goal-scoring ability. He became Poland's all-time leading scorer and captain, playing a crucial role in the team’s major tournaments. He helped Poland qualify for UEFA Euro 2016, where they reached the quarter-finals, with Lewandowski scoring a key goal against Portugal, though they were eliminated on penalties.

In World Cup competitions, Lewandowski faced challenges. Although he had been prolific in qualifiers, his first World Cup goal came in the 2022 tournament in Qatar. After missing a penalty in Poland's opening game, he scored his long-awaited World Cup goal in a 2-0 win against Saudi Arabia. This was a highly emotional moment for Lewandowski, who expressed how important it was to finally achieve his childhood dream of scoring on football’s biggest stage.