Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Robert Lewandowski
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Robert Lewandowski made an impact.
Robert Lewandowski is a Polish professional footballer renowned as one of the best strikers of all time. Currently playing for Barcelona and captaining the Poland national team, he has an impressive record of over 700 senior career goals. He achieved considerable success in the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich, solidifying his place as one of the most accomplished players in the club's history. His prolific goal-scoring ability and contributions to his teams have earned him widespread recognition and numerous accolades.
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1964: Surpassed Friedhelm Konietzka's Record
In September 2012, Robert Lewandowski set club's new record of the longest scoring streak, having scored in 12 consecutive league games, surpassing Friedhelm Konietzka's record from 1964–65 season.
1971: Gerd Müller's Record Broken
On May 22, 2021, Lewandowski broke Gerd Müller's record of 40 goals in the 1971-72 season, scoring his 41st goal and winning his first European Golden Shoe award.
1996: Ronaldo Nazário debut
On 14 May 2023, He was the first Barcelona player to score more than 30 goals across all competitions in his debut season since Ronaldo Nazário in 1996–97.
1997: Joined MKS Varsovia Warsaw
In 1997, Robert Lewandowski joined MKS Varsovia Warsaw, where he played for seven years as a teenager.
2006: Top Goalscorer in Polish Third Division
In 2006–07, Robert Lewandowski was the Polish third division's top goalscorer with 15 goals, helping Znicz Pruszków win promotion.
2007: International Career with Poland U-19
In 2007, Lewandowski began his international career with Poland under-19. He also made three appearances for Poland's U21 team.
June 2008: Signed by Lech Poznań
In June 2008, Lech Poznań signed Robert Lewandowski from Znicz for 1.5 million PLN.
July 2008: Debut for Lech Poznań
On July 17, 2008, Robert Lewandowski debuted for Lech Poznań as a substitute in the UEFA Cup qualifying match against Khazar Lankaran, scoring the only goal. During his Ekstraklasa debut in the first game of the season, in a match against GKS Bełchatów, he scored a heel flick goal just four minutes after coming into the game late second half.
September 2008: Debut for senior national team
In September 2008, Lewandowski made his debut for the senior national team against San Marino, scoring a goal in a 2–0 away win in 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification. He was three weeks after his 20th birthday.
2008: Poland National Team Debut
In 2008, Robert Lewandowski debuted as a full international for Poland.
April 2009: Qualifying goal against San Marino
In April 2009, Lewandowski scored another qualifying goal against San Marino in a 10–0 victory.
2009: Ekstraklasa Title with Lech Poznań
In 2009, Robert Lewandowski helped Lech Poznań win the 2009–10 Ekstraklasa.
2009: Polish Super Cup
In 2009, Robert Lewandowski scored in a 1–1 away draw against Wisła Kraków in the Polish Super Cup on 27 July, and converted his attempt in the won penalty shoot-out.
June 2010: Joined Borussia Dortmund
In June 2010, Robert Lewandowski joined Borussia Dortmund, signing a four-year contract. On 19 September, he scored his first goal in the Bundesliga in a match against Schalke 04.
2010: Transfer to Borussia Dortmund
In 2010, Robert Lewandowski transferred to Borussia Dortmund after playing for Lech Poznań.
2010: Potential Transfer to Blackburn Rovers
In 2010, Robert Lewandowski was about to join Blackburn Rovers, but volcanic ash clouds from the Eyjafjallajökull eruptions and financial worries prevented the transfer.
2010: 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
In September 2008, Lewandowski made his debut for the senior national team against San Marino, scoring a goal in a 2–0 away win in 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification.
August 2011: Scored First League Goal for Dortmund
On August 20, 2011, Robert Lewandowski scored his first league goal for Dortmund in a 2–0 win over Nürnberg.
2011: Sponsorship contract with Gillette
In 2011, Robert Lewandowski signed a sponsorship contract with Gillette, leading to his appearance in numerous advertising campaigns for the brand.
August 2012: 2012 DFL-Supercup
On August 12, 2012, Robert Lewandowski began the 2012–13 season by scoring in the 1–2 2012 DFL-Supercup defeat to Bayern Munich.
September 2012: Goal Against Bayer Leverkusen
On September 15, 2012, Robert Lewandowski netted his first goal in a 3–0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen, extending Dortmund's run to 31 games unbeaten.
2012: Previous Borussia Dortmund goal record
During the 2012-13 season he scored 24 goals for Borussia Dortmund.
2012: DFB-Pokal Quarter Final
On 27 February 2013, Lewandowski played in his side's 1–0 defeat to Bayern Munich in the 2012–13 DFB-Pokal quarter final.
February 2013: Announcement of Contract Non-Renewal
In February 2013, Borussia Dortmund director Michael Zorc announced that Robert Lewandowski would not be renewing his contract with the club.
February 2013: DFB-Pokal Quarter Final
On 27 February 2013, Lewandowski played in his side's 1–0 defeat to Bayern Munich in the 2012–13 DFB-Pokal quarter final.
February 2013: Red Card Against Hamburg
On February 9, 2013, Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring in a home match against Hamburg, but was sent off in the 31st minute.
March 2013: First match as captain
In March 2013, Lewandowski scored two penalties in the 5–0 win against San Marino during the 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign, his first match as captain.
2013: Bundesliga Top Goalscorer
In 2013, Lewandowski ended the 2013–14 season as the top goalscorer in the Bundesliga with 20 goals, earning him the Torjägerkanone. He also scored six goals in the Champions League, as Dortmund reached the quarter-finals.
2013: UEFA Champions League Final Appearance
In 2013, Robert Lewandowski played with Borussia Dortmund in the 2013 UEFA Champions League final.
2013: Sponsorship deal with Nike
In 2013, Robert Lewandowski signed a sponsorship deal with Nike, enhancing his brand endorsements. He also collaborated with Panasonic, T-Mobile Polska, Coca-Cola, Head & Shoulders and 4F.
2013: 100th Goal for Borussia Dortmund
On 15 April, Robert Lewandowski scored his 100th goal for Borussia Dortmund in the semi-finals of the 2013–14 DFB-Pokal against VfL Wolfsburg.
January 2014: Signed Bayern Munich Contract
On January 4, 2014, Lewandowski officially signed a five-year contract with Bayern Munich, set to begin at the start of the 2014–15 season.
March 2014: Named UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
In March 2014, Lewandowski was named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. In June the same year, he visited a refugee camp in Zaatari, Jordan, and took part in the "Voice of the Children" campaign.
July 2014: Presented as Bayern Munich player
On July 9, 2014, Lewandowski was officially presented as a Bayern Munich player.
July 2014: Pre-Season Presentation and Debut
On July 9, 2014, pre-season started and Lewandowski was presented as a Bayern Munich player. On July 21, 2014, he made his pre-season debut against MSV Duisburg, scoring a goal.
2014: Agreement to join Bayern Munich
Prior to the start of the 2014-15 season, Robert Lewandowski agreed to join Bayern Munich on a free transfer.
February 2015: Scored twice against Paderborn
On February 21, 2015, Lewandowski scored twice in Bayern's 6–0 win away at Paderborn. His second goal was his 10th of the league season.
April 2015: Scored against Dortmund
On April 4, 2015, Lewandowski scored in the 36th minute against Dortmund in a 1-0 win.
June 2015: Hat-trick against Georgia
In June 2015, Lewandowski scored another hat-trick in Poland's 4–0 defeat of Georgia, with the three goals scored within the space of four minutes.
September 2015: Bundesliga Record: Five Goals in Nine Minutes
On September 22, 2015, Lewandowski set a Bundesliga record by scoring five goals in 8 minutes and 59 seconds against Wolfsburg, the fastest by any player in Bundesliga history. He earned four Guinness World Records certificates for this feat.
November 2015: Signed Huawei Partnership
In November 2015, Robert Lewandowski initially signed on as the global ambassador for Huawei, agreeing to a partnership with the Chinese telecom company.
2015: Second Season Start
Lewandowski's second season began on August 1, 2015, with the 2015 DFL-Supercup. On August 14, 2015, in the opening match of the new Bundesliga season, he scored the second goal of a 5–0 win over Hamburg.
March 2016: Scored against Koln
On March 19, 2016, Lewandowski scored the only goal in a 1–0 win against Köln, bringing his league total up to 25 goals.
May 2016: Bundesliga Champion and Top Scorer
In May 2016, Lewandowski scored in a 2–1 win against Ingolstadt to confirm Bayern as champions. He also scored his 30th goal, becoming the first foreign player to score 30 goals in the Bundesliga since 1977, securing him the Torjägerkanone.
2016: UEFA Euro 2016 Tournament
During the UEFA Euro 2016 in France, Lewandowski scored his team's first attempt in the penalty shootout victory against Switzerland that sent them to the quarter-finals for the first time. In the quarter-final against Portugal, he opened another 1–1 draw. At the time of Poland's exit, Lewandowski had suffered more fouls than any other player in the tournament.
2016: DFL-Supercup Win and New Contract
In 2016, Bayern won the DFL-Supercup. Lewandowski also signed a new contract with Bayern, keeping him at the club until 2021.
March 2017: Reached 100 goals for Bayern
On March 11, 2017, Lewandowski reached 100 goals for Bayern in his 137th appearance for the club, scoring twice in a 3–0 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga.
October 2017: Poland's All-Time Top Scorer
In October 2017, Lewandowski scored a hat-trick in a 6–1 win over Armenia to take his tally to 50 goals for Poland, surpassing the previous record to become the all-time top scorer for Poland. Later in October 2017, Lewandowski scored a goal in a 4–2 win over to Montenegro taking his tally to 51 goals for Poland.
2017: Bundesliga Top Ten Goalscorer
In the early stages of the 2017–18 Bundesliga, Lewandowski was the top scorer. On December 13, 2017, in the league fixture against Köln, he scored the only goal of the game, to reach Bundesliga's top ten goalscorers of all time.
February 2018: Voted Poland's Footballer of the Year and Agent Change
On February 11, 2018, Lewandowski was voted Poland's Footballer of the Year for the seventh time in a row. On February 22, 2018, he fired his long-time agent, Cezary Kucharski, and hired Pini Zahavi as his new agent.
August 2018: Fundraising for Children's Memorial Health Institute
In August 2018, Lewandowski and his wife Anna raised more than PLN 150,000 for the Children's Memorial Health Institute in Warsaw during Anna's birthday party.
2018: Equaling Messi's record
During the 2018-19 season, Lewandowski equalled a record achieved by Messi during the 2018–19 season, reaching 16 goals in his first 16 La Liga matches.
2018: Donation to Children's Memorial Health Institute
In 2018, Lewandowski and his wife donated PLN 500,000 to the Children's Memorial Health Institute in Warsaw.
2018: End of Gillette Sponsorship
In 2018, Robert Lewandowski's initial sponsorship contract with Gillette concluded, marking the end of his appearances in their advertising campaigns until the contract was renewed later.
2018: DFL-Supercup Hat-Trick
In 2018, after transfer speculations, Bayern CEO confirmed Lewandowski would not be allowed to leave. On August 12, 2018, Lewandowski recorded the first hat-trick in the DFL-Supercup in a 0–5 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt, winning the title for the seventh time and becoming the all-time top scorer in the German Supercup history.
2018: Record for a European World Cup qualifier
Lewandowski finished the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign with 16 total goals, a record for a European World Cup qualifier.
February 2019: Scored 100 competitive goals at the Allianz Arena
On February 9, 2019, Lewandowski scored in a 3–1 win over Schalke 04 and became the first player to score 100 competitive goals at the Allianz Arena. His goal was also his 119th league goal for Bayern Munich.
2019: Bundesliga Top Goalscorer and DFB-Pokal Champion
In 2019, Lewandowski ended the league campaign as the Bundesliga's top goalscorer with 22 goals for the fourth time. On May 25, 2019, he scored a brace as Bayern won against Leipzig 3–0 in the 2019 DFB-Pokal Final, becoming the all-time top scorer in DFB-Pokal finals. He finished the season with 40 goals in 47 matches, achieving the 40-goal landmark for the fourth consecutive season.
2019: Scoring Record and Contract Extension
In 2019, Robert Lewandowski scored in the Bundesliga opener for the fifth consecutive year, setting a new record. He later extended his contract with Bayern Munich until 2023.
2019: UEFA Champions League Win with Bayern Munich
In 2019–20, Robert Lewandowski was integral in Bayern Munich's UEFA Champions League win as part of a treble. He became one of only two players, alongside Johan Cruyff, to achieve the European treble while being the highest goalscorer in all three competitions.
2019: UEFA Europa League winners
On September 24, 2020, Lewandowski assisted Leon Goretzka's opener in 2–1 victory over 2019–20 UEFA Europa League winners Sevilla in the 2020 UEFA Super Cup in Budapest.
February 2020: Equalling Ronaldo's Record
On February 25, 2020, Lewandowski equalled Cristiano Ronaldo's record of nine away goals in a Champions League season during a 3–0 win against Chelsea. He also assisted Serge Gnabry twice during the match.
March 2020: Donation during COVID-19 pandemic
In March 2020, Lewandowski and his wife, Anna, donated €1 million during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: The Best FIFA Men's Player 2020
In 2020, Lewandowski won The Best FIFA Men's Player award on December 17. There was also criticism for the cancellation of the 2020 Ballon d'Or, as many believed Lewandowski should have won.
2020: Gillette Sponsorship Renewal
In 2020, Robert Lewandowski renewed his sponsorship contract with Gillette, resuming his involvement in the brand's advertising campaigns.
January 2021: Bundesliga Scoring Record
On January 17, 2021, Lewandowski set a new Hinrunde record by becoming the first player in Bundesliga history to score 21 goals after just 16 games, surpassing Gerd Müller's previous record from the 1968-69 season.
2021: Champions League and Ballon d'Or Achievements
In 2021, Lewandowski became the fastest player to score 80 Champions League goals, surpassing Lionel Messi's record. He also finished second in the 2021 Ballon d'Or and set the Bundesliga record for most goals in a calendar year with 43.
2021: Bundesliga Season Kickoff
On August 13, 2021, Lewandowski kicked off his Bundesliga season by scoring in the opening game, making him the first player to score in seven consecutive Bundesliga opening games. He later scored in the DFL-Supercup on August 17.
January 2022: Charity auction and return of Olympic gold medal
In January 2022, Lewandowski won a charity auction in which he paid PLN 280,000 for Dawid Tomala's Olympic gold medal to finance the operation of a seriously ill boy. Lewandowski subsequently returned the medal to Tomala.
January 2022: Bundesliga Goal Milestone
On January 15, 2022, Lewandowski scored his 16th hat-trick and 300th Bundesliga goal in a 4–0 win against Köln.
February 2022: Solidarity with Ukraine
In February 2022, Lewandowski condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine and showed his solidarity with the Ukrainian people by wearing a blue and yellow armband during a Bundesliga match. The armband was later auctioned to purchase humanitarian aid for Ukraine.
May 2022: Desire to Leave Bayern Munich
On May 30, 2022, Lewandowski publicly stated his desire to leave Bayern Munich, expressing that his story with the club had come to an end and requesting a transfer.
2022: La Liga Champion
By the end of the 2022–23 La Liga season, Lewandowski won his first Pichichi Trophy with 23 goals in 34 matches, becoming the first player in top 5 European leagues to get top scorer award in six consecutive seasons.
2022: Maiden goal at a FIFA World Cup
In 2022, Lewandowski scored his maiden goal at a FIFA World Cup in the second match against Saudi Arabia, as Poland won 2–0. He scored his second World Cup goal on a penalty in a 3–1 loss to France in the round of 16.
January 2023: Supercopa de España Title
On January 16, 2023, Lewandowski scored in the Supercopa de España final, helping Barcelona defeat Real Madrid 3–1 and win his first title with the club.
2023: Documentary Film Release
In 2023, Robert Lewandowski was the subject of a documentary film titled "Lewandowski − Nieznany (Lewandowski − Unknown)", which premiered on March 28 and is available on Amazon Prime.
2023: Contract Extension at Bayern
On August 29, 2019, Robert Lewandowski extended his contract with Bayern Munich until 2023, securing his future with the club.
February 2024: Victory over Celta Vigo
In February 2024, Lewandowski secured a 2–1 victory for Barcelona against Celta Vigo by converting a retaken 97th-minute penalty. He also achieved the highest goal-scoring record (407 goals) in the top five major European football leagues over the past decade. He scored his 93rd Champions League goal in a 1–1 draw against Napoli.
June 2024: UEFA Euro 2024
In June 2024, Lewandowski was named in the final 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany. In Poland's third group stage game, he converted a penalty kick to equalize in a 1–1 draw against France, though Poland exited the tournament after finishing at the bottom of their group.
April 2025: Most Champions League goals past age 35
In April 2025, Lewandowski surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo as the player with the most goals past the age of thirty-five in the Champions League, with 14 goals. He reached this feat against former club Borussia Dortmund, scoring a brace in a 4-0 victory and becoming Man of the Match.
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