In this Article we will talk about Ademola Lookman Biography – Profile, Early Life, Career, Nationality, Salary and Lots More
PLAYER PROFILE
Full Name: Ademola Lookman Date Of Birth: October 20, 1997 State of Origin: Not specified Nationality: Nigerian
Place of Birth: Wandsworth, London, England Religion: Islam Marital Status: Single Height: 1.74m
CLUB PROFILE
Current Club: Atalanta (Italian Serie A) Previous Clubs: Charlton Athletic, Everton, RB Leipzig, Fulham, Leicester City FC Main Position: Left Winger Other Position(s): Second Striker, Right Winger Preferred Foot: Right
PLAYER’S SEASON STATISTICS
Ademola Lookman’s statistics
ADEMOLA LOOKMAN BIRTH, ORIGIN, AND EARLY LIFE
Ademola Lookman was born in Wandsworth, England, on October 20, 1997, to Nigerian parents. Raised in England, he attended St Thomas the Apostle College in Peckham.
Lookman’s Nigerian origin can be traced back to the Yoruba people in the western part of Nigeria. The name Ademola Lookman (originally Lukman) is associated with the Yoruba people of Nigeria.
ADEMOLA LOOKMAN CAREER (CLUB)
Lookman initiated his football career at the age of 10, playing for the amateur football side Waterloo Sports and Football Club in the United Kingdom. He spent five years with Waterloo FC from 2008 to 2013 before joining Charlton Athletic Academy at the age of 15.
In Charlton Academy, Lookman excelled in the U-18 and U-21 categories before making his senior debut for Charlton Athletic in 2015. During his two years at the club, he scored 12 goals and provided 3 assists in 49 appearances.
On January 5, 2017, Everton announced the signing of Lookman from Charlton Athletic for an undisclosed fee. While at Everton, he was loaned to RB Leipzig in the German Bundesliga, where he played 48 games and scored 4 goals, including a debut goal against Manchester United.
At RB Leipzig, Lookman continued his impressive performance, scoring another debut goal against Borussia Monchengladbach. In 24 appearances, he contributed 5 goals and 4 assists, earning him a five-year deal with the club.
In 2020, Lookman joined Fulham on loan from RB Leipzig, featuring 35 times and contributing to 8 goals (4 goals and 4 assists). He continued his football journey by joining Leicester City on loan from RB Leipzig on August 31, 2021.
ADEMOLA LOOKMAN CAREER (INTERNATIONAL)
Lookman rose through the ranks of the English national team, playing at the U-19, U-20, and U-21 levels. He was part of the 2017 England U-20 team that won the FIFA U-20 World Cup, scoring 3 goals in the tournament.
Due to his Nigerian heritage, Lookman is eligible to play for both the England national team and the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the senior level. In February 2022, Lookman switched allegiance to the Nigerian Super Eagles after turning down previous approaches from Nigeria. He made his debut for Nigeria in a 0-0 draw against Ghana and scored his first goal in a 10-0 victory over Sao Tome and Principe in the AFCON 2023 Qualifying Campaign.
ADEMOLA LOOKMAN NET WORTH
Currently under review.
ADEMOLA LOOKMAN SALARY
As of 2022, Ademola Lookman earns £52,000 per week while playing for RB Leipzig.
ADEMOLA LOOKMAN TRANSFER VALUE
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