Robert Lewandowski: Biography, Age, Height, Achievements, Family and Career Statistics
In this article, we’ll discuss Robert Lewandowski’s life and achievements. Career Stats Personal Life: Some Interesting Facts You Should Know!
Robert Lewandowski, a Polish striker, is a current member of FC Barcelona. He is among the all-time greats, with more than 500 goals for club and country. After scoring 344 goals in 375 games for Bayern, Lewandowski is widely considered one of the best players in Bundesliga history and a national treasure in his native Poland. The Polish international has an impressive trophy case, with trophies like the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and ten Bundesliga titles. Most of these successes occurred after he transferred to Bayern Munich from Borussia Dortmund in 2014.
Outside of the Ballon d’Or, he has won every major individual award for a striker. In 2021, when he placed second, he came the closest to winning the honor. However, he scored 59 goals in 2021, making him the first-ever winner of the Ballon d’Or as the year’s best striker. At the end of his eight-year contract with the German powerhouse in July 2022, Robert Lewandowski decided to leave for Barcelona in a deal worth $42.5 million.
Biography of Robert Lewandowski
- Real Name: Robert Lewandowski
- Other/Nickname: Lewy, Rob,
- Profession: Football Player
- Position: Forward, Center-Forward
- Best Performance: On October 1, Lewandowski scored his first Bundesliga hat-trick against FC Augsburg, 4-0.
Physical Status:
- Height: In Feet Inches-6’01”
- Weight: In Kilograms-80 kg
- Body Measurements: Chest:40 inches, Waist:31 inches and Biceps:14 inches
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Gray
Personal Life:
- Date Of Birth: August 21, 1988 (age 34)
- Place Of Birth: Warsaw, Poland
- Nationality: Polish
- Hometown: Warsaw, Poland
- School: Warsaw’s School of Education
- College: N/A
- Highest Education qualification: Robert Lewandowski has earned a master’s degree in Sports Education with honors.
Family Statistics:
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife: Anna Stachurska (2007-Present)
- Children: Daughters -Klara (b. May 2017) and Laura (b. May 2020).
- Parents: Father-Krzysztof Lewandowski, Mother-Iwona Lewandowski
- Siblings: Sister-Milena Lewandowski (Volleyball Player)
- Religion: Catholic
- Other Hobbies: Playing Tennis, Basketball
Career Statistics:
- Debut Club: In 2014, Bayern Munich
- Debut International: 2008 for Poland’s national soccer team
- Current Team: Poland national football team, Bayern Munich
- Shirt Number: 9
Achievements:
- Lewandowski and Dortmund won back-to-back Bundesliga titles in 2010–11 and 2011–12.
- Robert’s first goal for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga came on September 19, 2010.
- Lewandowski scored 22 goals in the 2011-2012 Bundesliga season, good for third-most among all players.
- Lewandowski’s final game for Borussia Dortmund was the DFB-Pokal Final against Bayern Munich on May 17, 2014.
- On September 22, 2015, against VfL Wolfsburg, Lewandowski scored five goals in nine minutes.
- As of March 2014, Robert has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF.
- Robert was honored as France Football’s Striker of the Year on November 29, 2021.
- Robert took home the Ballon d’Or for Best Striker at that year’s ceremony.
Lesser-Known Facts About Lewandowski:
- Lewandowski spent seven years as a youth player for Delta Warsaw.
- Robert’s wife Anna took bronze at the 2009 Karate World Cup.
- In the 2009–10 season, he led the First Polish League in scoring.
- In 2008, his manager tried signing him to the Spanish club Sporting Gijon, but he declined the offer.
- His U21 career in Poland lasted just three games.
- According to Forbes, Robert earned $28 million in 2020, making him the ninth-paid soccer player. Lionel Messi’s total earnings of $126 million put him at the top of the list.
- Bayern Munich announced on its website that Robert signed a five-year contract on January 3, 2014.
“Get more sports news, cricket news, and football updates, log on to sportsdigest.in. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel.”