Robert Lewandowski's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Robert Lewandowski. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Robert Lewandowski is a highly acclaimed Polish professional footballer, currently a striker for Barcelona and captain of the Poland national team. Celebrated as one of the greatest strikers ever, he's among the few to score 100+ goals for three different clubs. He holds prominent positions in all-time goalscoring charts, including third in the UEFA Champions League (107 goals) and third among European men's international goalscorers (89 goals). His career boasts over 700 senior goals across both club and country, highlighting his prolific scoring ability and consistent performance at the highest levels of football.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1964: Scoring streak record

Robert Lewandowski set a 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.

2009: Lech Poznań

In 2009, Robert Lewandowski helped Lech Poznań win the Ekstraklasa.

2012: Scored First Goal of UEFA Euro 2012

In 2012, playing in Warsaw in the opening match of the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament against Greece, Robert Lewandowski scored the first goal of the competition and was named Man of the Match. Poland, as co-hosts, were eliminated in the group stage.

July 2013: Won the 2013 DFL-Supercup

On 27 July 2013, Robert Lewandowski won the 2013 DFL-Supercup with Dortmund, 4–2, against Bayern Munich.

2013: 100th Goal for the Club

On 15 April, Robert Lewandowski scored his 100th goal for the club on his 182nd appearance, as Dortmund defeated VfL Wolfsburg 2–0 in the semi-finals of the 2013–14 DFB-Pokal.

2013: Top Goalscorer in Bundesliga

Robert Lewandowski ended the 2013–14 season as the top goalscorer in the Bundesliga with 20 goals.

February 2014: Champions League Goal

On 25 February 2014, Robert Lewandowski scored twice in the Champions League round of 16 first leg against Zenit Saint Petersburg, becoming Dortmund's overall top scorer in European competition.

March 2014: Named UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

In March 2014, Robert Lewandowski was named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

September 2014: First International Hat-Trick

On September 7, 2014, in Poland's first UEFA Euro 2016 qualifier against Gibraltar, Robert Lewandowski scored his first international hat-trick, with four goals in a 7-0 win.

September 2015: Bundesliga Record: Five Goals in Nine Minutes

On September 22, 2015, Robert Lewandowski set a Bundesliga record by scoring five goals in 8 minutes and 59 seconds against Wolfsburg after coming on as a substitute. This achievement included the fastest hat-trick and most goals by a substitute in Bundesliga history, earning him four Guinness World Records certificates.

2015: 100th Bundesliga goal

In 2015, Four days later, he scored twice in a 3–0 win at Mainz, the first goal being his 100th Bundesliga goal on his 168th appearance, a league record for a foreign player.

January 2016: Fourth Place at FIFA Ballon d'Or

In January 2016, Robert Lewandowski achieved fourth place at the 2015 FIFA Ballon d'Or awards, recognizing his performance throughout 2015.

May 2016: Bundesliga Title and Torjägerkanone

In May 2016, Robert Lewandowski scored both goals in Bayern's 2–1 win at Ingolstadt on May 7, confirming them as German champions for the fourth consecutive season. On May 14, he scored his 30th goal of the season, becoming the first foreign player to achieve this in the Bundesliga since 1976-77 and securing the Torjägerkanone.

2016: Start of the 2016-17 Season and Contract Extension

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. On December 13, 2016, Lewandowski signed a new contract with Bayern.

October 2017: Became Poland's All-Time Top Scorer

On October 5, 2017, Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick in a 6-1 victory against Armenia, surpassing Włodzimierz Lubański to become Poland's all-time top scorer with 50 goals. On October 8, Lewandowski scored another goal in a 4-2 victory against Montenegro, reaching 51 goals for Poland.

2017: 2017 DFL-Supercup Win

In 2017, Bayern Munich won the 2017 DFL-Supercup against Borussia Dortmund. Lewandowski scored the opening goal for Bayern in the match, which ended 2–2 after extra time. Bayern eventually won 5–4 in a penalty shootout, with Lewandowski scoring the first penalty.

February 2018: Poland's Footballer of the Year and Agent Change

In February 2018, Robert Lewandowski was voted Poland's Footballer of the Year for the seventh time in a row on February 11. On February 22, he fired his long-time agent and hired Pini Zahavi as his new agent.

2018: DFL-Supercup Hat-Trick and Title

On August 1, 2018, Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirmed that Lewandowski would not be allowed to leave Bayern at any price. On August 12, Lewandowski recorded the first ever hat-trick in the DFL-Supercup in a 0–5 away victory against Eintracht Frankfurt as Bayern Munich won the title for the record seventh time. He also became the all-time top scorer in the German Supercup history.

February 2019: Scoring Milestone at Allianz Arena

On February 9, 2019, Robert 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, drawing him level with Roland Wohlfarth as the club's third-highest goalscorer of all-time.

2019: Bundesliga Top Scorer and DFB-Pokal Final

In 2019, Robert Lewandowski ended the league campaign as the Bundesliga's top goalscorer with 22 goals for the fourth time. On May 25, 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 with six goals. He finished the season with 40 goals in 47 matches in all competitions, winning his second domestic double with Bayern.

2019: Champions League Win with Bayern Munich

In 2019, Robert Lewandowski was integral in Bayern Munich's Champions League win as part of a treble.

2019: 200th Goal for Bayern

On August 12, 2019, Lewandowski scored his first goal of the season against Energie Cottbus in the DFB-Pokal. Four days later, he scored two goals in the Bundesliga opener against Hertha BSC, setting a record for scoring in the season opener for the fifth year in a row. He scored his 200th goal for Bayern in a Champions League match against Red Star Belgrade on September 18, 2019. On August 29, 2019, Lewandowski extended his contract at Bayern.

February 2020: Equalling Ronaldo's Champions League Record

On February 25, 2020, Robert Lewandowski equalled Cristiano Ronaldo's record of nine away goals in a season in Europe's top club competition by scoring against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

2020: Expected Ballon d'Or

In 2020, Robert Lewandowski was widely expected to win the Ballon d'Or, but it was not awarded due to the impact of COVID-19.

2020: Best FIFA Men's Player Award

In 2020, Robert Lewandowski won the Best FIFA Men's Player Award and the UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award. He also won the IFFHS World's Best Player award.

2020: Named The Best FIFA Men's Player 2020

In 2020, after winning the treble with Bayern Munich and due to his outstanding performances in various tournaments, Robert Lewandowski was named The Best FIFA Men's Player, becoming the first Polish player to win the award. The cancellation of the 2020 Ballon d'Or was criticized, as many believed Lewandowski was the front-runner.

2020: Won FIFA Club World Cup 2020 with Bayern

On February 8, 2020, Lewandowski scored twice in a 2–0 win over Al Ahly in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals. On February 11, 2020, he won the FIFA Club World Cup with Bayern after a 1–0 win against Tigres, as Bayern became the second club to win the sextuple. Lewandowski was named player of the tournament.

June 2021: Scored Against Spain in UEFA Euro 2020

On June 19, 2021, in Poland's second group stage match of UEFA Euro 2020 against Spain, Robert Lewandowski scored the equalising goal in a 1-1 draw. He became the first Polish player to score in three consecutive European Championships.

2021: Second in 2021 Ballon d'Or award

In 2021, Lewandowski finished second in the 2021 Ballon d'Or award, behind Lionel Messi. He also received the Striker of the Year award by France Football magazine. On December 17, 2021, Lewandowski set the Bundesliga record for most goals in a calendar year with his 43rd goal.

2021: Awards

In 2021, Robert Lewandowski won the Best FIFA Men's Player Award, the IFFHS World's Best Player award, and the Gerd Müller Trophy. He was also runner-up for the Ballon d'Or.

2021: Scored in seventh consecutive Bundesliga opening game

On August 13, 2021, Lewandowski kicked off his 2021–22 Bundesliga season with a volley-shot equaliser in a 1–1 draw against Borussia Mönchengladbach, becoming the first player to score in seven consecutive Bundesliga opening games. On August 17, 2021, he also scored a brace and backheeled to Thomas Müller in a 3–1 away win against Dortmund in the 2021 DFL-Supercup.

2021: Set new Hinrunde record in Bundesliga

On January 17, 2021, Lewandowski became the first player in Bundesliga history to score 21 goals after just 16 games, setting a new Hinrunde record. This achievement surpassed Gerd Müller's previous record of 20 goals during the 1968–69 season.

January 2022: Scored 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.

2022: Move to Barcelona

In 2022, Robert Lewandowski moved to Barcelona, where he has since won two La Liga titles, the Copa del Rey, and the Pichichi Trophy.

2022: European Golden Shoe and Gerd Müller Trophy

In 2022, Robert Lewandowski won the European Golden Shoe and the Gerd Müller Trophy.

2022: First season with Barcelona

In 2022-2023, his first season with Barcelona, Lewandowski was the first Barcelona player to score more than 30 goals across all competitions since Ronaldo Nazário in 1996–97. 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.

September 2023: Reached 100 goals in UEFA competitions

On September 19, 2023, Lewandowski scored once in Barcelona's 5–0 home win over Antwerp in the first matchday of the 2023–24 UEFA Champions League to bring his UEFA competitions tally to 100 goals, becoming only the third player to reach such a milestone. He also became the oldest player, at 35 years and 29 days, to score for Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League. On September 23, 2023, 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: 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, winning his first title with the club.

February 2024: Most successful footballer

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. Also on February 22, 2024, he scored his 93rd Champions League goal in a 1–1 draw against Napoli.

October 2024: La Liga Player of the Month

On October 23, 2024, Lewandowski scored the second goal in a 4–1 win over his former club Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Then on October 26, 2024, Lewandowski scored the first and second goal in Barcelona's 4–0 away win over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu. He was subsequently chosen La Liga Player of the Month.

April 2025: Surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo in Champions League

In April 2025, Robert Lewandowski surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo as the player with the most Champions League goals (14) past the age of 35, after scoring twice against Borussia Dortmund. He also scored his 99th goal for Barcelona, and was named Man of the Match.

March 2026: Set Champions League Record Against Newcastle United

On March 18, 2026, Robert Lewandowski scored twice in a Champions League match against Newcastle United, setting a new record by scoring against 41 different opponents.