Decoding the numbers of Robert Lewandowski in the 2021-22 season
Veteran Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski continued his sublime form for the Bavarians in the Bundesliga 2021-22 season. He scored a brace against SpVgg Greuther Furth over the weekend to help Bayern win 4-1. Lewandowski is the top scorer in Europe's top five leagues this season. He has been dominating the numbers with his prolific form. Here we decode his numbers this season.
Lewandowski has 28 Bundesliga goals this season
Lewandowski's brace has seen him get to 28 goals in the Bundesliga this season. He has achieved the tally in just 23 matches. Besides the 28 goals, he has one assist as well. Notably, Lewandowski has scored two-plus goals in a Bundesliga game for the eighth time already this season. In these eight games, he has hammered two hat-tricks.
Why does this story matter?
- Lewandowki has been sensational this season, scoring goals aplenty.
- The manner in which he has dominated the scenes in the Bundesliga over the years is quite sensational.
- There are few players who have matched Lewandowski's consistency over the last few years.
- The Pole will be aiming to help Bayern win another Bundesliga honor.
- His defining numbers need to be celebrated.
A massive record for Lewandowski
Lewandowski, who has 28 goals in this current Bundesliga campaign, has notched exactly as many as he scored after 23 games in the previous season. He ended up scoring 41 goals. No other player in Bundesliga history has scored as many goals after 23 matchdays.
Lewandowski has 333 goals for Bayern
In 361 matches for Bayern in all competitons, Lewandowski has netted 333 goals. He needs one more goal to register a mark of 40-plus for the seventh straight season for Bayern. He also has 231 goals in 242 Bundesliga games for Bayern. Overall, the Polish international has 529 career club goals in 730 matches.
39 goals in 32 matches this season
Overall in all competitions this season, Lewandowski has scored 39 goals in 32 matches. Besides his 28 Bundesliga goals, he has nine in the Champions League. He also has two assists. He also has two goals in domestic cup competition.
