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Bayern Munich’s star striker Robert Lewandowski has been awarded four Guinness Book of World Record certificates after his famous ‘5 goals in 9 minutes’ feat against fellow Bundesliga title challengers, VFL Wolfsburg back in September.
The world records which the Polish striker broke in mere nine minutes include, Fastest Bundesliga hat-trick (3 minutes 22 seconds), Fastest Four Goals in a Bundesliga Match (5 minutes 42 seconds), Fastest Five Goals Scored in a Bundesliga Match (8 minutes 59 seconds), Most Goals Scored by a Substitute in a Bundesliga Match (5 goals).
The 27-year-old forward looked visibly happy after his exploits were acknowledged by the Guinness World Records and upon receiving the certificates said, "You can watch it over and over again. It was a great evening for me, a historic evening.
“It will remain in the fans' memories forever, and mine too. I didn't have too much time to think about what I had done. My wife, my family and my friends were happier than me. I didn't really realise what had happened.
“I didn't play on my own against Wolfsburg, though. The record belongs to the whole team."
He later tweeted, “It is a great honour to have my achievements on the pitch hit the Guinness Book of Records.”
After Lewandowski came off the bench in the second half and dismantled Wolfsburg, Bayern’s manager Pep Guardiola said, “I can’t really understand it. Five goals. Neither as a coach nor as a player did I ever experience something like this and I can’t really explain it.”
The striker has scored 14 goals for the Bavarian giants in thirteen Bundesliga appearances this term, and another five goals in the UEFA Champions League.
Guinness World Records Editor-in-Chief Craig Glenday said about Lewandowski’s achievement: “The sporting world was left in a state of shock and amazement when Lewandowski scored five goals in under 10 minutes – it was truly surreal.
“It’s not very often you see Guardiola with his hands on his face questioning what had just happened. His achievement will take some beating and is a sporting accolade worthy of entering the Guinness World Records Book.”
