Born on October 20, 1997, in England, Ademola Lookman is a seasoned footballer known for his agility as a forward. Primarily, he takes up the mantle of the left winger for the posh Italian club, Atalanta. Donning the aptly fitting number 11 jersey, Lookman stands at a height of 5 ft 8 in (1.74 m) and weighs 11 st 2 lb (71 kg). While he towers under the Atalanta banner, he also represents his heritage on the field, playing for the Nigeria national team.
According to the online sports resource Transfermarkt, Lookman's current market value hovers around a substantial €40.00m which converts to approximately £34m. His contract with Atalanta extends through a span of 1 year and 9 months, marked to expire on June 30, 2026.
His journey into professional football began in earnest in July 2014 when he joined the League One club, Charlton Athletic, as a trainee. Over the next two seasons, he gradually unfolded his potential with 24 appearances and five goals in the debut season, followed by similar stats in the next one. January 2017 marked his transfer from Charlton Athletic to Everton for an impressive fee of approximately £11m. After three sporadic seasons at Everton, he went on loan to RB Leipzig in Germany in the January window of 2018.
Lookman's stint at RB Leipzig was not long, but he left a significant mark with his consistent appearances and scoring prowess. However, after his loan period ended, he returned to Everton in June 2018. His time at Everton post his return was met with careful game time but dynamic performances, leading to his eventual move back to RB Leipzig in July 2019 for a fee around £23m.
Following a brief European excursion, Lookman returned to England on loan to Fulham in September 2020. After an impressive season, Lookman switched to Leicester City on loan in August 2021, showing adept performances that led to his transfer to Atalanta in August 2022, albeit for an undisclosed fee.
At Atalanta, Lookman proudly wore the club's colours, bringing home a substantial number of goals in the subsequent seasons. He also had notable performances in international tournaments including the Africa CON 2023 for Nigeria, World Cup Qualifiers Africa 2024 - 2026 for Nigeria, Europa League 2023 - 2024 for Atalanta, UEFA Super Cup 2024 - 2025 for Atalanta and Champions League 2024 - 2025 for Atalanta.
