Everything you need to know about the Polish superstar!
Robert Lewandowski is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a striker for FC Barcelona and the Poland national team.
He was born on August 21, 1988, in Warsaw, Poland. Lewandowski started his professional career with Znicz Pruszkow, before moving to Lech Poznań, where he became one of the top scorers in the Polish league.
His impressive performances earned him a transfer to Borussia Dortmund in 2010, where he continued to shine and established himself as one of the most fearsome strikers in Europe.
In 2014, Lewandowski moved to Bayern Munich, where he continued to excel and became one of the top goalscorers in the club's history. He has won numerous awards and accolades, including the Bundesliga's top scorer award several times, and was named the Uefa Men's Player of the Year in 2020.
Lewandowski is widely regarded as one of the best strikers in the world, and his exceptional goalscoring ability, powerful aerial ability, and clinical finishing have made him one of the most feared forwards in the game. In 2022, he left Bayern Munich and joined FC Barcelona.
Off the field, Lewandowski is known for his dedication to training and his focus on improving his game. He is also active in charitable causes, including working as a Unicef Goodwill Ambassador.
Lewandowski's hard work, talent, and commitment to his sport have made him one of the most successful and respected footballers of his generation, and he continues to inspire fans and players alike with his incredible performances on the field.
But what are the 13 things you absolutely need to know about the attacker?
Born into a sporting family
The star footballer hails from a sporting family. Lewandowski's father Krzysztof was a national-level Judo champion and also played football for Polish side Hutnik Warszawa. His mother Iwona Lewnandowska is a former volleyball player who represented AZS Warszawa.
AdvertisementGetty ImagesMarried to a sports woman
Not just his parents, Lewandowski is also married to a sportswoman. His wife Anna Lewandowska is a three-time Karate world champion. The couple got married in 2013.
Getty ImagesFive goals in nine minutes!
Lewandowski achieved this incredible feat in 2015 during a match between Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg.
He scored five goals in just nine minutes as his side won the tie 5-1.
This was a remarkable feat and one of the quickest hat-tricks in Bundesliga history.
Blackburn’s loss was Bundesliga’s gain
Did you know that Robert Lewandowski was very close to plying his trade in the Premier League back in 2010 when Blackburn Rovers wanted to sign him?
The then-Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce was impressed with his performances at Lech Poznan and the English were very close to sign the player.
In fact, the Poland forward was due to take a flight to complete his move but the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajokull erupted in April 2010 causing disruptions to air travel for six days.
Lewandowski eventually signed for Borussia Dortmund the same year and went on to become an icon in Bundesliga.