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Robert Lewandowski

Robert Lewandowski is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a striker for FC Barcelona and the Poland national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Robert Lewandowski is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a striker for FC Barcelona and the Poland national team. He is widely regarded as one of the most prolific goalscorers of his generation and has played for clubs including Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.

Early life and career

Lewandowski was born in Warsaw and developed through Polish lower-division clubs before reaching Lech Poznań. He later moved to Borussia Dortmund, where he won Bundesliga titles and established himself as one of Europe’s top forwards.

Club career

After Dortmund, Lewandowski joined Bayern Munich and became one of the most successful scorers in the club’s history. He transferred to FC Barcelona in 2022 and continued his career in La Liga.

International career

Lewandowski has represented Poland since 2008 and has earned more than 100 caps. He is Poland’s all-time leading men’s international goalscorer.

Records and honours

He has won multiple domestic league titles and individual scoring awards. His 41-goal Bundesliga season set a modern single-season league record and earned him the European Golden Shoe.

Key facts

  • Born in 1988 in Warsaw, Poland.
  • Plays as a striker for FC Barcelona and Poland.
  • Previously played for Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.
  • Poland's all-time leading men's international scorer.
  • Joined Barcelona in July 2022.
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Canadian context

Lewandowski is familiar to Canadian readers through international football coverage, UEFA competitions, and major European club tournaments followed in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Robert Lewandowski?
Robert Lewandowski is a Polish professional footballer who plays as a striker for FC Barcelona and the Poland national team.
How old is Robert Lewandowski?
He was born on 21 August 1988, which makes him 37 years old as of July 2026.
What team does Lewandowski play for?
He plays for FC Barcelona at club level and for the Poland national team internationally.
How many goals has Lewandowski scored?
He has scored over 680 senior career goals for club and country, with more than 600 of those coming at club level.
Is Lewandowski married?
Yes. He is married to Anna Lewandowska.
Robert Lewandowski net worth
A reliable, consistently updated public figure for his net worth is not provided in the available sources.

References

  1. FC Barcelona — https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/first-team/players/5109/robert-lewandowski
    Supports: Date and place of birth, height, current club.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/bio/_/id/125824/robert-lewandowski
    Supports: Birthdate, nationality, position, current club.
  3. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Lewandowski
    Supports: Overview of career, Poland national team role, international goals, and career timeline.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Lewandowski
    Supports: Career progression and club history, including Lech Poznań and Borussia Dortmund.
  5. Bundesliga — https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/robert-lewandowski-s-journey-to-the-top-of-world-football-bayern-munich-15870
    Supports: Bundesliga scoring record and career achievements at Bayern Munich.
  6. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.us/robert-lewandowski/profil/spieler/38253
    Supports: Current club, date of birth, contract information, and player profile details.