Robert Lewandowski

Robert Lewandowski is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a striker for La Liga club Barcelona and captains the Poland national team. Recognised for his positioning, technique and finishing, Lewandowski is considered one of the best strikers of all time, as well as one of the most successful players in Bundesliga history. He has scored over 500 senior career goals for club and country.

He is a player of extreme fitness and has a very competitive style. He knows the way to lead his team towards the trophy and proves every now and then why he is the best in the business. He has the ability to decipher the player’s movements and also the gameplay to find his perfect position and wreak havoc. He always plays intelligently and tailors his movements according to the situation and needs of the play.

Personal Life:

Lewandowski's father gave him the name Robert to make it easier for him when moving abroad as a professional footballer. Lewandowski's father, Krzysztof (died in 2005), was a Polish judo champion, and also played football for Hutnik Warsaw in the second division. His mother, Iwona, is a former volleyball player for AZS Warsaw and later vice-president of Partyzant Leszno. His sister, Milena, also plays volleyball and has represented the U21 national team.

His wife, Anna Lewandowska, won the bronze medal at the 2009 Karate World Cup. They married on 22 June 2013 in the Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Serock. They have two daughters.

Professional Career

Lech Poznań(2008-2010)

In June 2008, Lech Poznań signed Lewandowski from Znicz for 1.5 million PLN.

In his first season in the Polish top division, he was second in the goal-scoring charts. Lewandowski finished the season with 18 goals in 42 matches. The next season, he became the top scorer with 18 goals and helped his team win the 2009–10 championship.

Borussia Dortmund (2010-2014)

Lewandowski joined Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund in June 2010, signing a four-year contract with the German club for a fee reported to be worth around €4.5 million.

s   In 2010-2012, Lewandowski opened his league account and helped Dortmund earn the first domestic double.

s   In 2012-2014, Lewandowski helped Dortmund as Champions League runner-up and became the league top goalscorer.

Bayern Munich (2014-2022)

In November 2013, Lewandowski confirmed he would sign a pre-contractual agreement for Borussia Dortmund's rivals Bayern Munich, which officially happened on 3 January 2014, when he signed a five-year contract beginning at the start of the 2014–15 season.

s   2014- 2015: Lewandowski scored twice in the first half as Bayern overturned a deficit from the first leg to defeat Porto 7–4 on aggregate and advance to the semi-finals of the Champions League and finally get the Bundesliga title.

s   2015–2017: Domestic success, Torjägerkanone, and 100 Bayern goals

s   2017–2019: Consecutive Golden Boots and all-time foreign Bundesliga goalscorer

s   2019–2020: Treble, Best FIFA Men's Player, and UEFA Men's Player of the Year

s   2020–2021: Ballon d'Or Striker of the Year and European Golden Shoe

s   2021–2022: Final season with Bayern and second European Golden Shoe

Barcelona (2022-present)

On 19th July 2022, Barcelona signed Lewandowski a four-year contract for a fee of €45 million.

s   On 7 September 2022, in his first game as a Barcelona player in Champions League, he scored a hat-trick in a 5–1 victory over Viktoria Plzeň, becoming the first player in history to score a Champions League hat-trick for three different clubs.

s   On 16 January 2023, he scored the second goal in the 2023 Supercopa de España Final, as Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3–1 in the El Clásico, winning his first title with the club.

National Team:

Robert Lewandowski is a professional football player from Poland who is widely considered one of the best strikers in the world. He has had a successful international career, representing his country at various levels and playing in numerous tournaments.

One of the highlights of Lewandowski's international career came in 2012, when he helped Poland qualify for the European Championships, which were held in Poland and Ukraine. Although Poland failed to progress beyond the group stage, Lewandowski scored two goals in the tournament, including a memorable strike against Greece in the opening match.

Lewandowski was selected for national squad ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. During the second match against Saudi Arabia, he scored his maiden goal at a FIFA World Cup as his Poland downed the first match giant killer Saudi Arabia 2–0, ultimately played a key role in condemning Saudi Arabia and Mexico to elimination. He scored his second World Cup goal on a penalty in a 3–1 loss to France in the round of 16.

Overall, Lewandowski's international career has been impressive, and he has established himself as one of Poland's greatest ever players.

If you're a fan of Lewandowski, then you can show your support by purchasing a jersey with his name and number on it. By wearing his jersey or displaying his merchandise, you'll let everyone know that you're a fan of one of the best soccer players in the world.