History of Robert Lewandowski in Timeline
Robert Lewandowski is a highly acclaimed Polish professional footballer, currently a striker for Barcelona and captain of the Poland national team. Widely regarded as one of the best strikers in history, he boasts a prolific career, particularly notable for his success in the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich. Lewandowski has scored over 700 senior career goals, establishing himself as a dominant force in the world of soccer.
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1964: Friedhelm Konietzka's Record
In the 1964–65 season, Friedhelm Konietzka had the record of the longest scoring streak.
1968: New Bundesliga record
On January 17, 2021, Lewandowski became the first player in Bundesliga history to score 21 goals after just 16 games – a new Hinrunde record, beating Gerd Müller's 20 goals during the 1968–69 season.
October 1969: Most consecutive Bundesliga home matches
On September 18, 2021, Lewandowski scored in his 13th consecutive Bundesliga home match against VfL Bochum, surpassing the previous league record of 12 held by Gerd Müller (October 1969 to April 1970) and Jupp Heynckes (June 1972 to February 1973).
April 1970: Most consecutive Bundesliga home matches
On September 18, 2021, Lewandowski scored in his 13th consecutive Bundesliga home match against VfL Bochum, surpassing the previous league record of 12 held by Gerd Müller (October 1969 to April 1970) and Jupp Heynckes (June 1972 to February 1973).
1971: Gerd Müller's Bundesliga Record
In 1971-72, Gerd Müller set the previous Bundesliga record of 40 goals.
1971: Broke Gerd Müller's record
On May 22, 2021, Lewandowski broke Gerd Müller's record of 40 goals in the 1971–72 season with a 90th-minute goal in Bayern's 5–2 win over Augsburg to reach his 41st goal on the final day of the season.
June 1972: Most consecutive Bundesliga home matches
On September 18, 2021, Lewandowski scored in his 13th consecutive Bundesliga home match against VfL Bochum, surpassing the previous league record of 12 held by Gerd Müller (October 1969 to April 1970) and Jupp Heynckes (June 1972 to February 1973).
February 1973: Most consecutive Bundesliga home matches
On September 18, 2021, Lewandowski scored in his 13th consecutive Bundesliga home match against VfL Bochum, surpassing the previous league record of 12 held by Gerd Müller (October 1969 to April 1970) and Jupp Heynckes (June 1972 to February 1973).
1976: Dieter Müller
On May 14, 2016, Lewandowski scored his 30th goal of the season in Bayern's final league match, making him the first player since Dieter Müller in 1976-77 to score 30 goals in a Bundesliga season.
1994: Roberto Baggio at the 1994 World Cup
When Robert Lewandowski was six, he remembered Roberto Baggio at the 1994 World Cup.
1996: First Barcelona player to score more than 30 goals across all competitions
On May 14, 2023, he scored two goals as Barcelona defeated Espanyol 4–2, confirming them as La Liga champions. 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 teen.
2005: Death of his father
In 2005, Robert Lewandowski's father, Krzysztof, who was a Polish judo champion and football player, passed away.
2006: Polish Third Division Top Goalscorer
In 2006–07, Robert Lewandowski was the Polish third division's top goalscorer with 15 goals, helping Znicz Pruszków win the promotion.
2007: International career with Poland under-19
In 2007, Lewandowski began his international career with Poland under-19 and 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 first qualifying first leg match of the UEFA Cup versus Khazar Lankaran, scoring the only goal of the evening.
September 2008: Debut for the senior national team
On September 2008, Robert Lewandowski debuted for the senior national team against San Marino and scored a goal in a 2–0 win.
2008: International Debut for Poland
In 2008, Robert Lewandowski became a full international for Poland.
April 2009: Qualifying goal against San Marino
On April 2009, Lewandowski scored another qualifying goal against San Marino in a 10–0 victory.
2009: Anna Lewandowska won the bronze medal
In 2009, Anna Lewandowska, Robert Lewandowski's wife, won the bronze medal at the Karate World Cup.
2009: Ekstraklasa Win
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 July 27, and converted his attempt in the won penalty shoot-out.
2009: Bayern became the second club ever (after Barcelona in 2009) to win the sextuple
On February 11, 2021, he won the FIFA Club World Cup 2020 with the club after 1–0 win against Mexican top-flight club Tigres in the final, as Bayern became the second club ever (after Barcelona in 2009) to win the sextuple.
June 2010: Joined Borussia Dortmund
In June 2010, Robert Lewandowski joined Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund, signing a four-year contract.
2010: FIFA World Cup Qualification
In 2010, Robert Lewandowski played in FIFA World Cup qualification.
2010: Transfer to Borussia Dortmund
In 2010, Robert Lewandowski transferred to Borussia Dortmund.
2010: Failed Transfer to Blackburn Rovers
In 2010, Robert Lewandowski was about to join Premier League club Blackburn Rovers, but the volcanic ash clouds caused by the 2010 eruptions of Eyjafjallajökull which suspended all flights in and out of the UK, in addition to other financial worries, prevented the potential transfer.
August 2011: League Account Opened
On August 20, 2011, Robert Lewandowski opened his league account in a 2–0 win over Nürnberg by providing the finishing touch from a Mario Götze cross.
2011: Sponsorship contract with Gillette
Since 2011, Robert Lewandowski had a sponsorship contract with Gillette and appeared in numerous advertising campaigns of the brand.
January 2012: Scored Twice Against Hamburg
On January 22, 2012, Robert Lewandowski netted twice and added an assist for Jakub Błaszczykowski in a 5–1 victory of Dortmund against Hamburg.
August 2012: Scored in 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.
2012: DFB-Pokal Quarter Final
On February 27, 2013, Robert Lewandowski played in his side's 1–0 defeat to Bayern Munich in the 2012–13 DFB-Pokal quarter final.
February 2013: Lewandowski to leave Borussia Dortmund
In February 2013, Borussia Dortmund director Michael Zorc announced that Robert Lewandowski would not be renewing his contract with the club, and would leave either in the summer of 2013 or after the 2013–14 season.
February 2013: DFB-Pokal Quarter Final
On February 27, 2013, Robert 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 for a foul on Per Ciljan Skjelbred and Dortmund lost 4–1.
March 2013: First match as captain
On March 2013, Lewandowski scored two penalties in a 5–0 win against San Marino during the 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign, marking his first match as captain.
June 2013: Marriage to Anna Stachurska
In June 2013, Robert Lewandowski married Anna Stachurska, who won the bronze medal at the 2009 Karate World Cup, in the Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Serock.
2013: Sponsorship deal with Nike
In 2013, Lewandowski signed a sponsorship deal with Nike and collaborated with brands like Panasonic, T-Mobile Polska, Coca-Cola, Head & Shoulders and 4F.
2013: UEFA Champions League Final Appearance with Dortmund
In 2013, Robert Lewandowski played with Borussia Dortmund in the 2013 UEFA Champions League final.
2013: 100th Goal for Dortmund
In 2013-14, Robert Lewandowski scored his 100th goal for Borussia Dortmund on his 182nd appearance, in a 2–0 win against VfL Wolfsburg in the semi-finals of the 2013–14 DFB-Pokal on April 15.
2013: Bundesliga Top Goalscorer
Robert Lewandowski ended the 2013–14 season as the top goalscorer in the Bundesliga with 20 goals.
January 2014: Signed a five-year contract with Bayern Munich
On January 4, 2014, Lewandowski officially signed a five-year contract with Bayern Munich, starting at the beginning of the 2014–15 season.
March 2014: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
In March 2014, Lewandowski was named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and visited a refugee camp in Zaatari, Jordan, taking part in the "Voice of the Children" campaign.
July 2014: Presented as a Bayern Munich player
On July 9, 2014, Lewandowski was officially presented as a Bayern Munich player.
October 2014: Meeting Pope Francis
In October 2014, Lewandowski met Pope Francis when Bayern Munich visited Vatican City following a 7–1 win over Roma in the UEFA Champions League.
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 in Bayern's win against Paderborn
On February 21, 2015, Lewandowski scored twice in Bayern's 6–0 win against Paderborn, with his second goal marking his 10th of the league season.
April 2015: Scored against Dortmund
On April 4, 2015, Lewandowski scored against Dortmund, securing a 1–0 win for Bayern.
June 2015: Hat-trick against Georgia
On June 2015, Lewandowski scored another hat-trick in Poland's 4–0 defeat of Georgia, with the three goals scored within 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 after coming on as a substitute, leading Bayern to a 5–1 victory. He was awarded four certificates by Guinness World Records for this feat.
November 2015: Partnership with Huawei
In November 2015, Robert Lewandowski signed on as the global ambassador for Huawei, after agreeing to a partnership
2015: IFFHS Award
In 2015, Robert Lewandowski won IFFHS World's Best International Goal Scorer Award.
2015: Five Goals in Nine Minutes
In 2015, while playing for Bayern, Lewandowski scored five goals in less than nine minutes against VfL Wolfsburg, earning him four Guinness World Records.
2015: Second season with Bayern Munich
On August 1, 2015, Lewandowski's second season began with Bayern losing in a penalty shootout to VfL Wolfsburg in the DFL-Supercup. On August 8, he scored in a 3–1 win against Nöttingen in the DFB-Pokal. On August 14, he scored in a 5–0 win over Hamburg.
2015: Reached fourth place at the 2015 FIFA Ballon d'Or awards
On January 11, 2016, Lewandowski achieved fourth place at the 2015 FIFA Ballon d'Or awards.
March 2016: Scored his personal best league total
On March 19, 2016, Lewandowski scored the only goal in a 1–0 win against Köln, bringing his league total up to 25 goals which was a new personal best.
May 2016: Bayern confirmed as champions of Germany
On May 7, 2016, Lewandowski scored both goals for Bayern in a 2–1 win against Ingolstadt to confirm the Bavarian club as champions of Germany for the fourth consecutive season. A week later, he scored his 30th goal of the season in Bayern's final league match of the season at home to Hannover 96. This made him the first foreign player to score 30 goals in the Bundesliga, the first player since Dieter Müller in 1976–77, and secured him the Torjägerkanone for the second time in three seasons.
2016: Qualification for the tournament finals in France
In 2016, Lewandowski scored twice in a 2–2 draw against Scotland and headed the winner in a 2–1 victory against the Republic of Ireland, qualifying Poland for the tournament finals in France. He ended the campaign with 13 goals, equalling a European Championships qualifying record.
2016: Started the 2016-17 season with Bayern
The 2016–17 season started with Bayern winning the 2016 DFL-Supercup on August 14. Five days later, Bayern defeated Carl Zeiss Jena 5–0 in the DFB-Pokal first round, with the help of Lewandowski's hat-trick during the first half and assist to Arturo Vidal in the 72nd minute. He opened the 2016–17 Bundesliga season with another hat-trick in a 6–0 victory against Werder Bremen.
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: Bachelor of Physical Education
In October 2017, Lewandowski finished his Bachelor of Physical Education (BPhEd) with coaching and management at the Academy of Sport Education in Warsaw.
October 2017: Poland's all-time top scorer
On October 2017, Lewandowski scored a hat-trick in a 6–1 win over Armenia to become Poland's all-time top scorer, surpassing the previous record of 48 goals. He also scored in a 4–2 win over Montenegro.
2017: Aston Martin special guest
In 2017, Lewandowski attended the Monaco Grand Prix as Aston Martin special guest.
2017: Birth of first child
In 2017, Robert Lewandowski and Anna Lewandowska had their first child.
2017: Scored against Köln and equaled Heynckes' record
Lewandowski continued his top scoring form in the 2017–18 Bundesliga. On December 13, 2017, he scored against Köln, reaching Bundesliga's top ten goalscorers of all time. Later, he equaled the record of scoring in 11 successive home games in a single season, also held by then Bayern manager Jupp Heynckes.
February 2018: Poland's Footballer of the Year for the seventh time in a row
On February 11, 2018, Lewandowski was voted Poland's Footballer of the Year for the seventh time in a row. On February 22, he fired his long-time agent, Cezary Kucharski. On February 24, he played his 250th Bundesliga game against Hertha Berlin.
August 2018: Fundraising for Children's Memorial Health Institute
On August 2018, Lewandowski and his wife raised more than PLN 150,000 for Children's Memorial Health Institute in Warsaw during Anna's birthday party.
2018: Donation to Children's Memorial Health Institute
In 2018, Lewandowski and his wife donated PLN 500,000 to Children's Memorial Health Institute in Warsaw.
2018: European World Cup qualifier record
In 2018, Lewandowski finished the FIFA World Cup qualification campaign with 16 total goals, a record for a European World Cup qualifier.
2018: Equalling a record achieved by Messi
In 2018, Lewandowski reached 16 goals in his first 16 La Liga matches, equalling a record achieved by Messi during the 2018–19 season.
2018: Sponsorship contract with Gillette
In 2018, Robert Lewandowski had a sponsorship contract with Gillette and appeared in numerous advertising campaigns of the brand.
2018: Concluding a decade of studies
In October 2017, Lewandowski concluded a decade of studies, finishing his Bachelor of Physical Education (BPhEd) in 2018.
2018: Confirmed to stay at Bayern
On August 1, 2018, Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirmed that Lewandowski would not be allowed to leave Bayern. On August 12, Lewandowski recorded the first ever hat-trick in the DFL-Supercup in a 0–5 away victory against Eintracht Frankfurt in the 2018 edition as Bayern Munich went on to win the title for the record seventh time.
February 2019: Scored his 100th goal 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, which saw him draw level with Roland Wohlfarth as the club's third-highest goalscorer of all-time.
2019: Bundesliga's top goalscorer and DFB-Pokal Final
In 2019, Lewandowski finished the league campaign as the Bundesliga's top goalscorer with 22 goals. On May 25, 2019, he scored a brace as Bayern won against Leipzig 3–0 in the DFB-Pokal Final. He became the all-time top scorer in the DFB-Pokal finals with six goals.
2019: Scored in the DFB-Pokal, extended contract, and set Bundesliga records
In 2019, Lewandowski scored his first goal of the season against Energie Cottbus in the DFB-Pokal on August 12. On August 16, he scored two goals in the Bundesliga opener. On August 24, he scored a hat-trick against Schalke. On August 29, Lewandowski extended his contract at Bayern until 2023. On November 26, Lewandowski scored 4 goals in under 15 minutes as Bayern defeated Red Star Belgrade 6–0.
2019: UEFA Champions League Win with Bayern Munich
In 2019, Robert Lewandowski was integral in Bayern Munich's UEFA Champions League win as part of a treble.
February 2020: Equalled Cristiano Ronaldo's record
In February 2020, Lewandowski equalled Cristiano Ronaldo's record of nine away goals in a single season in Europe's top club competition.
March 2020: Donation during the COVID-19 pandemic
In March 2020, Lewandowski and his wife donated €1 million during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: FIFA Club World Cup win
In 2020, On February 8, Lewandowski scored a brace in a 2–0 win over Al Ahly in the 2020 FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals and on February 11, won the FIFA Club World Cup 2020 with Bayern.
2020: Birth of second child
In 2020, Robert Lewandowski and Anna Lewandowska had their second child.
2020: The contract with Gillette was renewed
In 2020, Robert Lewandowski renewed contract with Gillette
2020: Best Player Recognition
In 2020, Robert Lewandowski was widely considered the best player, deserving of the Ballon d'Or, until it was canceled.
January 2021: New Bundesliga record
On January 17, 2021, Lewandowski became the first player in Bundesliga history to score 21 goals after just 16 games – a new Hinrunde record.
November 2021: Ballon d'Or Runner-Up
On November 30, 2021, Robert Lewandowski finished second in the Ballon d'Or, behind Lionel Messi.
2021: Scored in seven consecutive Bundesliga opening games
In 2021, Lewandowski kicked off his 2021–22 Bundesliga season with a volley-shot equaliser in a 1–1 opening fixture draw against Borussia Mönchengladbach on August 13, making him the first player to score in seven consecutive Bundesliga opening games.
2021: IFFHS Awards
In 2021, Robert Lewandowski won IFFHS World's Best International Goal Scorer Award, IFFHS World's Best Top Goal Scorer Award, and IFFHS World's Best Top Division Goal Scorer Award.
2021: Fastest player to 80 UCL goals
In 2021, on November 21, Lewandowski became the fastest player to score 80 UCL goals in 100 appearances. On November 23, he became the first player to score in nine consecutive games in two separate seasons of the competition. Midway through the season, Lewandowski finished second in the 2021 Ballon d'Or award, behind Lionel Messi and received the Striker of the Year award by the France Football magazine. On December 17, Lewandowski set the Bundesliga record for most goals in a calendar year with his 43rd goal. He became the second player, after Cristiano Ronaldo, to be the top goalscorer for club and country as a player playing in Europe for three consecutive years.
2021: New contract with Bayern
On December 13, 2016, Lewandowski signed a new contract with Bayern, keeping him at the club until 2021.
January 2022: Charity auction for 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, and subsequently returned the medal to Tomala.
January 2022: Scored his 16th hat-trick and 300th Bundesliga goal
On January 15, 2022, Lewandowski scored his 16th hat-trick and 300th Bundesliga goal in a 4–0 away win over Köln.
February 2022: Solidarity with Ukraine
In February 2022, Lewandowski condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine and showed his solidarity by wearing a blue and yellow armband during a Bundesliga match, which was later auctioned for PLN 27,000 to purchase humanitarian aid for Ukraine.
May 2022: Expressed desire to leave Bayern Munich
On May 30, 2022, Lewandowski stated his desire to leave Bayern Munich, expressing his belief that it was the best solution for everyone.
2022: 2022 FIFA World Cup
In 2022, Lewandowski was selected for the national squad ahead of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, missed a penalty against Mexico, but scored his first World Cup goal against Saudi Arabia. He scored his second World Cup goal on a penalty in a 3–1 loss to France.
2022: Popularity on social media
In 2022, Lewandowski was the most popular Pole on social media with over 62 million followers on Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok.
2022: Congratulated Iga Świątek on winning the 2022 Roland Garros
In 2022, Robert Lewandowski personally congratulated Iga Świątek on winning the 2022 Roland Garros.
2022: Net worth and business ventures
In 2022, Robert Lewandowski's net worth was estimated at PLN 625 million (US$140 million). He invests in startups, e-commerce, and websites through Protos Venture Capital and owns Stor9_, a marketing communications agency.
2022: Won first Pichichi Trophy
In 2022-2023 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.
January 2023: Won first title with Barcelona
On January 16, 2023, Lewandowski scored the second goal in the 2023 Supercopa de España final, as Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3–1 in El Clásico, winning his first title with the club.
September 2023: Reached 100 goals in UEFA competitions
In September 2023, on September 19, Lewandowski scored his 100th goal in UEFA competitions during Barcelona's 5–0 win over Antwerp, becoming only the third player to reach this milestone. On September 23, he scored a brace to help Barcelona overturn a two-goal deficit in a 3–2 home victory against Celta Vigo, becoming the best scorer in first 50 matches for the club in 21st century.
2023: Visited the paddock of Scuderia Ferrari
In 2023, Lewandowski visited the paddock of Scuderia Ferrari during the Spanish Grand Prix.
2023: Documentary film
In 2023, a documentary film entitled "Lewandowski − Nieznany (Lewandowski − Unknown)" premiered on Amazon Prime.
2023: Contract Extension
On August 29, 2019, Lewandowski extended his contract at Bayern until 2023.
February 2024: Achieved milestone in major European leagues
On February 17, 2024, Lewandowski became the most successful footballer in terms of the number of goals scored (407) over the past decade in the top five major European football leagues. On February 22, he scored his 93rd Champions League goal.
June 2024: UEFA Euro 2024
In June 2024, Lewandowski was named in the final 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany and converted a penalty kick in a 1-1 draw against France, though Poland exited the tournament.
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