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Robert Lewandowski biography and net worth

Robert Lewandowski
  • Robert Lewandowski is one of the best strikers in the world. The prolific goal scorer is very dangerous in the penalty area due to his excellent positioning.
  • Lewandowski plays for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga. He is the archetypal striker to many fans. 
  • Lewandowski has a net worth of $85 million.

Robert Lewandowski is one of the complete strikers the football world has ever seen. The Polish striker plays for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga and is said to possess all qualities of a traditional number nine. He also represents the Poland national team, where he is the captain.

Robert Lewandowski

Robert Lewandowski in action for Poland. Photo/ The Guardian.

Robert Lewandowski is one of the best goal scorers in the world. The Bayern Munich star has scored more than 600 goals in his football career while representing the club and country. He can score with both his feet perfectly and his head when needed.

Lewandowski is one of the most successful players in the world, having won numerous trophies, including the UEFA Champions League title. He has also won several awards due to his brilliant individual performance on the pitch. Lewandowski has been winning the Polish Footballer of the Year award since 2011. 

The center forward is Poland’s all-time goal scorer, scoring more than 76 goals and making 132 appearances as of June 2022. Lewandowski has a record of more than 300 goals in the Bundesliga.

Robert Lewandowski’s Biography

Full Name Robert Lewandowski

Birth Place Warsaw, Poland

Height 1.85 m

Nationality Polish

Date of Birth August 21, 1988

Occupation Professional footballer

Marital Status Married

Early Life

Robert Lewandowski was born in Warsaw, Poland on August 21, 1998. Robert Lewandowski comes from a sporting family. His father, Krzysztof, is a former footballer who played in Poland for Hutnik Warsaw. Krzysztof was also a Polish judo champion. Lewandowski was given the name Robert by his father to make it easier for him to play abroad as a professional footballer.

Lewandowski’s mother, Iwona, is a former volleyball player who played for AZS Warsaw in Poland. His sister, Milena, is a volleyball player. 

 Robert Lewandowski began playing football while he was still a small boy. His childhood idols were Robert Baggio, Alessandro Del Piero and Thierry Henry. 

The Polish star was a youth footballer at Partyzant Leszno and later MKS Varsovia Warsaw, where he played until he was 16. 

Career

Robert Lewandowski began his professional football career in 2005 at Delta Warsaw when he was just 16. Legia Warsaw signed him in the same year after impressing at Delta Warsaw.

Znicz Pruszkow signed him in 2006, where he played for two seasons and then joined Lech Poznan. Lewandowski helped Lech Poznan win Ekstraklasa, Polish Cup and the Polish Super Cup.

Robert Lewandowski then joined Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2010, signing a four-year contract. He helped Borussia Dortmund win the Bundesliga title in his first season at the club. He was a regular starter under Jurgen Klopp, who was by then the manager of Borussia Dortmund. 

Robert Lewandowski got the attention of top European clubs due to his goal-scoring at Borussia Dortmund. The Polish star helped Borussia win another Bundesliga title in 2012. He left Borussia in 2014 on a free transfer after scoring 74 goals in 131 appearances. 

Robert Lewandowski joined Bayern Munich after leaving Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2014. Lewandowski led Bayern to win the Bundesliga in his first season with the club. 

The Polish striker has been a star at FC Bayern Munich since joining them. Lewandowski has won eight Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich. He also played a crucial during the 2019-20 season when Bayern Munich won the UEFA Champions League title.

Robert Lewandowski

MUNICH, GERMANY – MAY 08: Robert Lewandowski. Photo/ Bayern Strikes.

Lewandowski didn’t win the Ballon d’Or award in 2021 as many football fans thought. However, he was awarded the Ballon d’Or Striker of the Year.

Personal Life

Robert Lewandowski is a practicing catholic. He met with Pope Francis in October 2014 at Vatican City.

Lewandowski’s wife, Anna Lewandowska, is also an athlete. She won the Bronze medal in 2009 at the Karate World Cup. 

Lewandowski and Anna married on June 22, 2013. The couple has two daughters, Klara, born in May 2017 and Laura, born in May 2020. 

The Polish goal scorer can speak Polish, German and English. Lewandowski owns an agency known as Stor9_ which specializes in marketing communications. He also invests in startups, websites and e-commerce. 

FAQs

What is Robert Lewandowski’s net worth?

Lewandowski has a net worth of $85 million.

How much does Lewandowski earn at Bayern Munich?

Robert Lewandowski earns 350,000 euros every week at Bayern Munich.

 

Abraham Odhiambo is an avid sports fan who loves to write about football, boxing and wrestling. He's a big supporter of Manchester United. He's pursuing a bachelor's degree in Communication and Media at Egerton University.

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