How many times have you heard that after turning 30, a footballer can only maintain form rather than learn new skills? That’s one of the biggest lies in football! If you believe it, you’re the one blocking your own progress. Look at Robert Lewandowski—rather than slowing down, he accelerated and reached his peak. It’s not about age; it’s about mindset.

When he was 31, and many thought he had reached his limit, he took his game to an even higher level under Hansi Flick at Bayern Munich. In 82 matches under Flick, he scored an astonishing 94 goals, averaging 1.16 goals per game! He refined his finishing in the penalty area, improved his free kicks, and even mastered one-on-one situations.

During the 2020/2021 season—one of the best in his career—Lewandowski scored 41 goals in the Bundesliga, breaking Gerd Müller’s long-standing record. Additionally, over his career, he has taken 86 penalty kicks and converted 77 of them, boasting an incredible 89.53% success rate. Does that sound like a player who has stopped improving?

Learning in football doesn’t stop at the youth academy. Thanks to neuroplasticity, your brain can absorb new skills at any age—if you’re willing to train the right way. You have a choice: either believe in outdated stereotypes and stay in place, or follow the example of the best and keep improving until the end of your career.

After moving to FC Barcelona, Lewandowski continues to shine, adapting seamlessly to the world’s most technical team. His story proves that in football, as in life, development is a choice, not a number on your birth certificate. So I ask you: will you look for excuses, or will you become the best version of yourself? ⚽🔥