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After scoring his 300th Bundesliga goal last weekend, FC Bayern München’s Robert Lewandowski was honoured as FIFA Best Men’s Player for the second consecutive year.
The award comes off the back of another landmark year for Lewandowski. As well as breaking Gerd Müller’s long-standing single scoring record at the end of the 2020-21 season, RL9 went on to eclipse Müller’s record for goals in a calendar year, with a total of 43 in 2021.
Robert Lewandowski’s impressive record numbers
It is not just the Bundesliga where Lewandowski leads the way. The Bayern front man was Europe’s top scorer in 2021, having come out on top over the course of the 2020-21 season. The Poland international is also topping the charts this season and is currently on 23 goals, five ahead of his closest challenger, Bayer 04 Leverkusen’s Patrik Schick.
Lewandowski doesn’t just perform for his club. He is also Poland’s record scorer, having scored 74 goals since his debut in 2008. Poland’s Sportsman of the Year has registered 11 goals in 12 appearances this year – including three at UEFA Euro 2020 – with the 2022 FIFA World Cup play-offs next on the agenda.
After taking his tally to 300 Bundesliga goals against 1. FC Köln on Saturday, Lewandowski’s eyes must be trained on the all-time Bundesliga goal record. Only one man has more; Gerd Müller stands alone atop the scoring charts with 365 goals to his name.
MUNICH, GERMANY – AUGUST 22: Robert Lewandowski (R) of München in action with Ellyes Skhiri (C) and Kingsley Ehizibue (L) of Köln during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and 1. FC Köln at Allianz Arena on August 22, 2021 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Thomas Eisenhuth/Bundesliga/Bundesliga Collection via Getty Images)
Lewandowski at a glance:
- Bundesliga Appearances: 369
- Goals: 300
- Bundesliga Top Scorer Award: 6
- Bundesliga Titles: 9
- DFB Pokals: 4
- UEFA Champions League Titles: 1
- FIFA Best Men’s Player Awards: 2
Lewandowski was also included in the FIFA FIFPRO Men’s World 11, lining up alongside Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland and former Bayern teammate David Alaba.
