As a goal scorer, he is the man of records. His appearance also sets him apart. is Robert Lewandowski (33) therefore the “Personality of the Year” 2021.
Seldom has a decision by the always lively team on the “Personality of the Year” been as clear-cut as this time. That’s why: Lewandowski is consistently outstanding at world class level.
Two top scores stand out, twice the FC Bayern goal-scorer created a new dimension: In the last match of the 2020/21 season, he slid in his 41st goal of the season in the 90th minute against Augsburg. Gerd Müller’s record of 40 goals, supposedly written into German football history for eternity in the 1971/72 season, was surpassed. Likewise his 1972 annual tally of 42 goals: Lewandowski scored 43 goals in the 2021 calendar year in the Bundesliga.
The development of the original footballer corresponds to that of Lewandowski’s personality. Professionalism, discipline, ambition and modesty characterise the Polish international, who still maintains a reserved and unassuming manner off the pitch. But with more style and openness than before, Lewandowski now accepts and fulfils his role as a world star and a responsible professional with a social commitment.
I trust Robert to become prime minister in Poland.
Lewandowski, now the third captain and absolute leading figure at FC Bayern, puts forward his opinion. He meets Uli Hoeneß as “a person who thinks a lot” and as “an intelligent lad” with a “clear view of the world”. These abilities open up all kinds of possibilities for him even after his playing days, says the FCB Honorary President: “I wouldn’t put it past Robert to become Prime Minister of Poland if he went into politics.
“The optimal end of the year “
Lewandowski has already mastered the speech on the big stage, as he did at the Ballon d’Or, where, as a visibly disappointed runner-up, he nevertheless confidently congratulated Lionel Messi on his surprising first place. Sport should “always unite, never divide, in sport as in life fair play should always come first”, he now says at the end of 2021. “And when my attitude on the pitch and my work are honoured with the award as Personality of the Year, I can assure you that I am very proud of it. It is the optimal end of the year. “
