Robert Lewandowski: What Nobody Sees Behind a World-Class Striker (E384)
The High Performance Podcast
High Performance
4.6 • 4.8K Ratings
🗓️ 5 January 2026
⏱️ 62 minutes
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Summary
Robert Lewandowski is one of the most consistent goal scorers of his generation, a player who has stayed at the very top of world football not just through talent, but through mindset.
In this episode, Robert sits down with Jake and Damian to explain why he believes mentality counts for more than physical ability, and how players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have sustained excellence for so long.
From losing his father to being released early on, he describes the moments that forced him to build self-belief, resilience, and an uncompromising work ethic. He also talks about adapting as football evolves, learning from different cultures at Bayern Munich and Barcelona, and why even the modern elite, players like Erling Haaland and Harry Kane, can’t escape the need for constant growth.
Lewandowski explains why he avoids social media, how online judgement impacts younger players, and why protecting mental health is his personal “golden rule.” Drawing on lessons from managers like Jürgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, and Hansi Flick, he shares the core values that have shaped his career: honesty, hard work, and never giving up.
This is a rare insight into what it really takes to perform, adapt, and endure at the highest level, without losing yourself along the way.
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| 0:00.0 | This means a lot that I could be a competition guy with these big names. |
| 0:07.0 | I think that the Cristiano Lao Messi helped me a lot. |
| 0:10.0 | You know, I lost my father when I was 16 year old. |
| 0:12.0 | I didn't ready to be a man. |
| 0:14.0 | You know, and one day, in one minute I had to be. |
| 0:18.0 | In my head always I have big dreams, you know, but I want to show everyone |
| 0:23.1 | that it doesn't matter where I come from you, that you can achieve your goals. |
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| 0:49.9 | Robert, welcome to high performance. |
| 0:52.0 | Hello. |
| 0:52.8 | So over 1,000 matches, almost 800 goals, 20 years as a professional football player. |
| 0:59.0 | Do you think your success is more mental or more physical? |
| 1:04.1 | I have to say that both. |
| 1:06.0 | Which is more important? |
| 1:08.7 | Mentally, I'm going to say that is 70% |
| 1:11.5 | generally what you need |
| 1:12.7 | to be on the top, not for one, |
| 1:15.4 | two or three years, but many years. |
| 1:17.7 | Physically as well, because the football is changing. |
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