Introduction
Robert Lewandowski is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich and is the captain of the Poland national team. Recognized for his positioning, technique and finishing. He is considered one of the best strikers of all time, as well as one of the most successful players in Bundesliga history.
His goal-scoring prowess continues to grow even at the age of 33. He captains the Polish national side while plying his trade with Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga. The archetypal striker to many fans, he is right up there with the best. He also possesses amazing finishing skills while his off-the-ball movement is immaculate. He is no doubt one of the best strikers of the current generation.
Quick Facts
Titles | Description |
Real Name | Robert Lewandowski |
Nick Name | The Body. |
Birth Place | Warsaw, Poland. |
Date of Birth | 21st August 1988. |
Nationality | Polish |
Religion | Catholic. |
Source of Income | Professional footballer. |
Age | 34 years. (As of 2022). |
Father Name | Krzysztof Lewandowski. |
Mother’s name | Iwona Lewandowska. |
Siblings | He has four siblings. One of them is Milena. |
Star signs | Leo |
Residence | Warsaw, Poland. |
Height | 6 feet 1 inches /185 Cm. |
Weight | 81 Kg / 178.57 Lbs. |
Hair Color | Black |
Eye Color | Gray |
Marital Status | Married ( 22nd June 2013). |
Husband | He has married his sweetheart Anna Stachurska who is also connected to sports. |
Children | They have two daughters: Klara who was born in May 2017 and Laura born in May 2020. |
Monthly Income | $ 18,19,357.22 (INR 13,60,11,555.83) |
Yearly Income | $ 2,18,32,286.60 (INR 1,63,21,38,670.00). |
Social Media | |
Twitter 1.8 million Followers | Twitter / The Body |
Instagram 24 million followers | Instagram/The Body |
YouTube 17.3k subscribers | YouTube / The Body. |
FaceBook 23 million followers | FaceBook/ The Body. |
Net Worth | $ 85 million (Rs 6,35.88 Cr). |
Last Updated | February 2022. |
Early life
He was born to his parents Krzysztof Lewandowski and Iwona Lewandowski on 21st August 1988. His parents were a traditional Catholic household and there was much more interest in sports within the family. His father noticed his skills and suggested him to a training session of a local club, Partyzant Leszno.
He celebrates his goal against FSV Mainz 05 during their German first division Bundesliga soccer match in Mainz, Germany, on September 26th, 2015. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach. He signed up for the Varsovia Warsaw youth system and went to play for Delta Warsaw. But things did not go according to plan as injuries affected his progress and he ended up playing for Znicz Pruszków.
Career Information
Career
His professional career started at Znicz Pruszków, During the 2006/07 season, he also scored the most goals in that season & led the scoring charts for the next season in the second division. The second season saw him rank first as Borussia Dortmund came calling for the forward in 2010.
This prompted Lech Poznan to sign him as he continued his form throughout the season and ranked second for most goals scored in the league. The second season saw him rank first as Borussia Dortmund came calling for the forward in 2010.
Dortmund signed him for €4.5 million (INR 37.92 Cr). . With Jurgen Klopp’s incredible coaching, he, along with a team of talented players, won two consecutive Bundesliga titles. Lewa scored 22 goals in his second season none of which came from the penalty spot.
They were awarded the Polish player of the year. His four goals against Real Madrid are still kept in every soccer fan’s memory. He became the first player to score four goals in a Champions League semi-final. After a successful performance with Dortmund, he moved to rivals Bayern Munich for a free transfer.
His time with Bayern Munich has made stronger his legacy as one of the greatest forwards of all time. He won the top goalscorer award five times with Bayern Munich and broke Gerd Müller’s most goals in a season, surpassing 40 goals set by him back in the 1971-72 season by scoring 41 goals.
The Polish star forward is the second-highest goalscorer in the club’s history. The 2019-20 season saw him winning a treble with the club as he lifted his first UEFA Champions League. His 280 goals make him the Bundesliga’s second-most goal scorer.
International Career
Since 2008, he has been based with the Polish National Team. Earning 120 caps with the team, Lewandowski has scored 72 international goals and is the all-time leading scorer of Poland. He won the European Golden Shoe for the 2020-21 season. Being a nine-time Polish Footballer of the Year and having won the Polish Sports Personality of the Year twice he is the best player in the country’s history. On 30th November 2021, he finished second in the Ballon d’Or, just 33 points behind the winner Lionel Messi.
Career Stats
Club
International
Appearances and goals by national team and year.
Net worth & endorsements
The Polish star forward has made a net worth of$ 85 million (Rs 6,35.88 Cr). He earns a weekly wage of £352,000 ( INR 3.55 Cr). Apart from that, there are many endorsement deals including Nike, Huawei, Opel, EA Sports, CoverGirl, and Oshie which amount to $1 million ( INR 7.48 Cr). The Pole resides in an amazing mansion in Warsaw which is worth around $7.5 million ( INR 56.13 Cr)
Car collection
He is an avid motorsports fan and has made a mental picture of his career in the high adrenaline sport once he hangs up his boots. A few of the cards in his collection include a Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, a Porsche 911 Speedster, Two Bentley Continentals, a Mercedes-AMG CL 63, a Maserati GranTurismo Sport and an Audi RS6. It will be interesting to see if he will ever appear in a Fast and Furious movie in the future.
FAQ
Q. How many times has Robert Lewandowski won the Bundesliga?
Ans:- He has won the Bundesliga nine times, twice with Borussia Dortmund and seven times at Bayern Munich.
Q. When did Robert Lewandowski get married?
Ans:- He got married to Anna Lewandowska on 22nd June 2013.
Q. Does Robert Lewandowski have any children?
Ans:- He has two daughters, Klara who was born on 4th May 2017 and Laura born on 6th May 2020.
Q. How many goals does Robert Lewandowski have for Poland?
Ans:- He has scored 74 times for Poland, more than any other player in the country’s history.
Q. What is Robert Lewandowski’s major passion apart from football?
Ans:- He is an avid motorsport fan.9