Hansi Flick once again placed Robert Lewandowski at the top of world football’s attacking hierarchy in a post shared by Fabrizio Romano on his official X account after Barcelona’s 4-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao, a result reported by SoftFootball as part of Barcelona’s strong return to the renovated Spotify Camp Nou.
As reported by SoftFootball, Flick also publicly backed Eric García as well after the win, showing how central leadership has become for Barcelona under his management.
Flick wanted to make clear why he holds Lewandowski in such high regard before expressing his admiration directly. He highlighted the forward’s consistency and influence over the past decade, which he believes puts him ahead of every other striker of his era.
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The praise came after Lewandowski scored in the fourth minute against Athletic Bilbao, continuing a run of form that has defined his spell in La Liga. The Barcelona manager has repeated this belief since arriving at the club, drawing from the unforgettable years they shared at Bayern Munich.
Flick has often pointed to the 2019–20 season, where Lewandowski scored 55 goals under his management, as one of the clearest examples of his dominance. Their connection has continued in Spain, with the forward still producing remarkable numbers at 36.
Lewandowski’s résumé gives weight to Flick’s convictions. Last season he became the first player in football history to score 20 club goals in 14 straight seasons. He followed it by hitting 100 Champions League goals, placing him in a group only Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo had reached.
His consistency across leagues and eras sets him apart, with defenders from Germany to Spain echoing the same sentiment: he is almost impossible to contain when in rhythm.
Players and coaches across Europe have added their own praise over time. Pep Guardiola described him as one of the most professional players he has managed. Jürgen Klopp emphasised his daily work habits.
Young teammates like Pedri have called it a luxury to share the pitch with him. Their words reflect exactly what Flick sees each day in training and matches: a striker whose intelligence, movement, and finishing remain at an elite level.
As Barcelona rebuild their identity under Flick, Lewandowski remains the calm, decisive figure guiding the attack. With his scoring rate still among the best in Europe and a manager who believes deeply in him, the forward continues to prove why Flick’s admiration is not sentimental but earned through years of extraordinary output.
