Robert Lewandowski is a Polish professional footballer renowned for his exceptional skill and prolific goal-scoring record. Born on August 21, 1988, Lewandowski has had a storied career, playing for top-tier clubs like Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, and FC Barcelona, while also captaining the Poland national team. This timeline highlights significant events and milestones in his career.
Main Milestones
Birth
21 August 1988
Robert Lewandowski was born in Warsaw, Poland, marking the beginning of a remarkable football career.
Professional Debut
2008
Lewandowski made his professional debut for Lech Poznań in the Ekstraklasa, Poland's top division, and quickly established himself as a promising young striker.
Transfer to Borussia Dortmund
2010
Lewandowski transferred to Borussia Dortmund, where he won two consecutive Bundesliga titles and became one of the league's top scorers.
Transfer to Bayern Munich
2014
Lewandowski joined Bayern Munich on a free transfer, beginning an eight-season tenure that saw him win numerous Bundesliga titles and the UEFA Champions League in 2019-20.
Historic Five-Goal Performance
2015
Lewandowski scored five goals in nine minutes against Wolfsburg, setting records for the fastest Bundesliga hat-trick and the most goals scored by a substitute in the league.
Poland's All-Time Top Scorer
2017
Lewandowski became Poland's all-time top scorer, surpassing Włodzimierz Lubański's record of 48 goals.
European Treble
2019-20
Lewandowski led Bayern Munich to the European treble, winning the Bundesliga, German Cup, and UEFA Champions League, and becoming the first player to be the top scorer in all three competitions.
Transfer to FC Barcelona
2022
Lewandowski joined FC Barcelona, marking a new chapter in his career and quickly proving himself as a key player in La Liga.
La Liga Success
2022-23
Lewandowski led Barcelona to the La Liga title and won the Pichichi Trophy as the league's top scorer, further cementing his status as one of the world's best strikers.
Continued Success
Present
As of February 19, 2025, Lewandowski continues to play for FC Barcelona and captain the Poland national team, adding to his impressive career statistics and achievements.
