Barcelona superstar within touching distance of Xavi, Ronald Koeman’s club records | OneFootball

Despite joining the club in 2022, Robert Lewandowski’s impact at Barcelona has been just as much as players in the past, who have spent decades at the club.

With 113 goals in all competitions, Lewandowski has a realistic chance of entering Barcelona’s top ten goalscorers list of all time by the end of the season. He is currently 12th and is trailing 11th-placed Hristo Stoichkov by four goals.

Meanwhile, in La Liga, Lewandowski is within touching distance of equalling the record held by the likes of Xavi, Ronaldinho, Ivan Rakitic and Ronald Koeman.

Lewandowski chasing Xavi, Ronaldinho’s record

As pointed out by Mundo Deportivo, Lewandowski has scored in 56 league matches since arriving in Barcelona in 2022.

That means he is just one goal away from matching the record of 57 games, held jointly by Xavi, Rakitic and Koeman.

The Pole is currently two goals away from Ronaldinho’s record of 58. What is absurd, though, is that all of these aforementioned Barcelona stars have played for the club for at least five years.

Barcelona’s very own goal machine. (Photo by Gabriel Kuchta/Getty Images)

Lewandowski could reach that tally if he scored against Elche this weekend, although many expect Ferran Torres to start in the number nine role this time around.

This will likely mean Lewandowski will have to settle for a place on the bench, although the Pole is certain to receive an opportunity to score by appearing as a substitute.

The veteran striker’s numbers remain elite. In his four seasons at the club, he has featured in 119 La Liga matches, securing 85 wins while contributing 12 goals and three assists in the current campaign alone.

Hansi Flick has played a key role in Lewandowski’s dominance, and this has been reflected in the German’s success as well. In 33 official matches played so far this season, Flick has overseen 26 wins and just 5 losses.

To find a comparable start in the last 60 years, one must look back to Luis Enrique’s 2014-15 season, the only other time a Barcelona manager recorded just two draws at this stage.