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 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.

1968: Gerd Muller's 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 20 goals during the 1968–69 season.

October 1969: Gerd Müller Scoring Record

On September 18, 2021, Lewandowski scored in his 13th consecutive Bundesliga home match, surpassing Gerd Müller's league record from October 1969 to April 1970.

April 1970: Gerd Müller Scoring Record

On September 18, 2021, Lewandowski scored in his 13th consecutive Bundesliga home match, surpassing Gerd Müller's league record from October 1969 to April 1970.

1971: Gerd Müller's Bundesliga Record

In 1971-72, Gerd Müller set a Bundesliga record of 40 goals in a single campaign, which Lewandowski later broke in the 2020-21 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.

June 1972: Jupp Heynckes Scoring Record

On September 18, 2021, Lewandowski scored in his 13th consecutive Bundesliga home match, surpassing Jupp Heynckes' league record from June 1972 to February 1973.

February 1973: Jupp Heynckes Scoring Record

On September 18, 2021, Lewandowski scored in his 13th consecutive Bundesliga home match, surpassing Jupp Heynckes' league record from June 1972 to February 1973.

1976: Last player to score 30 goals in the Bundesliga

The last player before Lewandowski to score 30 goals in the Bundesliga was Dieter Müller in 1976–77.

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.

2008: Joint European Championships qualifying record

In 2016, Lewandowski ended the campaign with 13 goals, a joint European Championships qualifying record with David Healy's tally for Northern Ireland in UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying.

2009: Anna Lewandowska wins bronze at Karate World Cup

In 2009, Anna Lewandowska (née Stachurska), Lewandowski's wife, won the bronze medal at the Karate World Cup.

2009: Ekstraklasa Title with Lech Poznań

In 2009, Robert Lewandowski helped Lech Poznań win the 2009–10 Ekstraklasa.

2009: Barcelona's Sextuple Win

On February 11, 2021, Lewandowski won the FIFA Club World Cup 2020, making Bayern the second club after Barcelona in 2009 to win the sextuple.

2012: First Goal of UEFA Euro 2012

In 2012, playing in Warsaw in the opening match of the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament against Greece, Lewandowski scored the first goal of the competition and was named Man of the Match. He played in all three games for Poland in the tournament.

July 2013: 2013 DFL-Supercup Win

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

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: 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.

February 2014: Top Scorer in European Competition

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, 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.

September 2014: First international hat-trick

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

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.

2015: FIFA Ballon d'Or Award

In 2015, Lewandowski achieved fourth place at the 2015 FIFA Ballon d'Or awards.

2015: IFFHS Award

In 2015, Robert Lewandowski won the IFFHS World's Best International Goal Scorer Award.

2015: Five Goals in Nine Minutes

In 2015, while playing for Bayern, Robert Lewandowski scored five goals in less than nine minutes against VfL Wolfsburg, earning him four Guinness World Records.

January 2016: Achieved 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.

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: 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.

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: DFL-Supercup win

In 2017, Bayern Munich won the DFL-Supercup against Borussia Dortmund. Lewandowski scored the opening goal for the Bavarians. Bayern won 5-4 on penalties.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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: Widely Considered Best Player of 2020

In 2020, Robert Lewandowski was widely considered the best player and deserving of the Ballon d'Or, until it was canceled.

2020: Best FIFA Men's Player Award and UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award

In 2020, Robert Lewandowski won the Best FIFA Men's Player Award and the UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award.

2020: FIFA Club World Cup Win

In 2020, on February 8, Lewandowski scored twice in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals, and on February 11, he won the tournament with Bayern Munich, who became the second club after Barcelona in 2009 to win the sextuple.

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.

November 2021: Second in Ballon d'Or

On November 30, 2021, Robert Lewandowski finished second in the Ballon d'Or, behind Lionel Messi.

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: IFFHS Awards

In 2021, Robert Lewandowski won multiple IFFHS awards including World's Best International Goal Scorer Award, World's Best Top Goal Scorer Award, and World's Best Top Division Goal Scorer Award. He also won the IFFHS World's Best Player award.

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: Bundesliga Goal Milestone

On January 15, 2022, Lewandowski scored his 16th hat-trick and 300th Bundesliga goal in a 4–0 win against Köln.

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: Signed by Barcelona

In 2022, Robert Lewandowski signed with Barcelona, winning the Supercopa de España, the La Liga title, and the Pichichi Trophy in his debut season.

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.

September 2023: 100 UEFA goals

On September 19, 2023, Lewandowski reached 100 goals in UEFA competitions, becoming the third player to reach this milestone. On September 23, he scored a brace against Celta Vigo, becoming the best scorer in first 50 matches for Barcelona in the 21st century.

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.

August 2024: Two goals in victory against Valencia

In August 2024, Lewandowski scored two goals in a 2–1 victory against Valencia. It was the first match of the La Liga season for Barcelona, and the first game with Hansi Flick as coach.

October 2024: Goal against Bayern Munich and La Liga Player of the Month

In October 2024, Lewandowski scored against his former club Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Later in October 2024, he scored twice against Real Madrid and was chosen La Liga Player of the Month.

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.