Lewandowski turns 37 with top-tier output

Robert Lewandowski celebrates his 37th birthday this Thursday, August 21, as he prepares for his fourth season with FC Barcelona. Signed in 2022 from Bayern Munich for €45 million plus €5 million in variables, the Polish striker has exceeded expectations. With 101 official goals in a Barça shirt, including 42 last season, his performance has proven the club’s gamble on a 33-year-old striker to be a success.

Consistency in Front of Goal

Lewandowski arrived in Barcelona with a proven record at Lech Poznan, Borussia Dortmund, and Bayern Munich. That reputation has continued at Barça, where he has been a decisive scorer despite the club’s financial struggles to sign younger forwards. His accuracy and reliability have provided balance to a team in transition, blending youthful energy with the experience of a legendary striker.

Lewandowski’s status extends far beyond Barcelona. In Poland, he remains an icon, with 158 national team appearances and 85 goals. A recent survey showed that 82% of Polish fans want him to reclaim the captain’s armband, underscoring his continued influence at the international level.

Numbers That Define Greatness

Lewandowski’s pride lies in maintaining elite output at 37 years of age. Last season was his most prolific in Barcelona colors, with 42 official goals, 27 of them in La Liga. Although not the league’s top scorer—partly due to missed penalties compared to Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé—he was still decisive. In 2022-23, he topped the La Liga scoring charts with 23 goals.

From Bundesliga Legend to Barça Pillar

Before his move to Spain, Lewandowski had already secured legendary status in Germany, scoring 312 goals in 384 Bundesliga games with Dortmund and Bayern. Now, his 69 La Liga goals for Barcelona underpin the club’s success, helping the Blaugrana secure two of the three league titles since his arrival. Averaging 23 league goals per season, Lewandowski remains one of the pillars of Barça’s recent achievements.

A New Season Begins Against Levante

After a brief rest period, Lewandowski is set to officially debut his fourth season as a Barça player this Saturday against Levante. His longevity is remarkable, having maintained elite form across nearly two decades of professional football. For many of his current teammates, including young stars Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí, Lewandowski had already been a household name before they were even born.