Bayern Munich and Poland international forward Robert Lewandowski has won Golden Shoe Award for the 2020/21 season. The Pole outscored the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo with 41 goals in 29 Bundesliga football tournament appearances. On the other hand, the Argentine has scored 30 goals while the Portuguese has scored 29 goals.
The 33-year-old averaged one and a half goals per 90 minutes over the Bayern’s 9th-successive-title winning season only failing to score in 4 of his 29 games. Former Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick who took charge of the club between 2019 and 2021, has congratulated Lewandowski on winning the award. Flick has now taken over Joachim Low’s role at the Germany national team. “I worked with you for two years and was able to experience your enthusiasm and determination to score goals. Thank you, congratulations and good luck for the future”, – he said, Bayern & Germany reports.
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After he won the Golden Shoe award for the 2020/21 season Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has addressed the fans and the entire football community. The Polish international managed to score 41 goals in 29 Bundesliga outings last campaign. He took to his social media account to express his excitement. He wrote on Instagram, “I would like to thank my family, team mates, coaches and the entire team. Winning the title would be impossible without your support.”
“In sport, just like in life, what matters is respect for others, collaboration and fair play no matter what you do. I would like to dedicate this award to all of you who have been by my side. I am extremely proud of what we have achieved together as a team. Thank you”, Robert Lewandowski added in the caption.
