Puskás vs Lewandowski.
Updated June 20, 2026 · DynastyDaily Editorial · ● Live Last updated: 2026-06-21T02:18:50Z
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Two of the most prolific Eastern European strikers ever. Puskás scored 84 goals in 85 Hungary games and lost the 1954 final; Lewandowski is Poland's all-time scorer at 85 goals and still chasing his first deep World Cup run.
Puskás vs Lewandowski
Two of the most prolific Eastern European strikers ever. Puskás scored 84 goals in 85 Hungary games and lost the 1954 final; Lewandowski is Poland's all-time scorer at 85 goals and still chasing his first deep World Cup run.
Head-to-head
| Metric | Ferenc Puskás (Hungary, 1954) | Robert Lewandowski (Poland, 2018-) |
|---|---|---|
| Best World Cup finish | Runner-up 1954 | Round of 16 (2018, 2022) |
| Country goals | 84 in 85 (one of best ratios ever) | 85+ in 150+ (Poland record) |
| Club legacy | 3× European Cup with Real Madrid | 2× UCL final (lost) + Bundesliga 41-goal record |
| Era | 1948-1962 | 2010s-present |
World Cup figures through Qatar 2022; career totals approximate for active players.
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The verdict
Both players appear in our top-20 World Cup legends ranking and the all-time statistics tables. Browse more matchups in the compare category.
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