Idris Aliyu
Robert Lewandowski has made Bundesliga history after hitting his 41st goal of the season in Bayern Munich’s final day showdown with Augsburg on 22nd of May 2021.
The prolific striker matched the record of Gerd Muller last weekend when he registered his 40th goal of another stunning campaign.
He is now the highest Bundesliga goal scorer of all time.
The Polish, who has made impact in every club he played for, including Dortmund and his national team, has proved his worth beyond limits – to the point of becoming World Footballer of the Year.
Lewandowski is widely regarded as one of the best strikers in the world. An accurate and efficient finisher with his head and both feet, Lewandowski is a prolific goals corer.
According to one of his profile, the well-rounded forward is said to possess almost all the necessary qualities of a traditional number nine: height, strength, balance, pace, intelligent movement and proficiency with both feet.
Although he primarily operates as a goal-poacher in the penalty area, due to his positional sense, ability to shoot first time, strength in the air, and powerful shot with either foot, his excellent technical skills, quick feet, proficient dribbling, vision, and physique also enable him to hold up the ball with his back to goal and either bring his teammates into play, or win fouls for his team in useful positions; despite often functioning as a lone-centre forward or as an out-and-out striker. He has also stood out for his work-rate and defensive contribution off the ball, and is capable of dropping into deeper roles on the pitch, in order to create space for teammates with his movement, or surprise defenders by making late and sudden attacking runs into the area.
Lewandowski is an accurate penalty taker and has repeatedly shown coolness and composure on the spot; he is also capable of scoring from long range, and has been known to take free kicks. In addition to his playing ability, Lewandowski has also been praised for his outstanding work-ethic, fitness, mentality, and discipline, both on the pitch and in training, by pundits, players and managers.
