Here is all you need to know about Ademola Lookman, the Atalanta footballer along with his age, height, bio, salary and nationality
Xabi Alonso’s team just ran out of steam after a season that looked amazing and exhausted them due to Lookman.
Who is Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman, biography, age, height, parents, father, nationality and salary details
Bayer Leverkusen’s 51-game unbeaten streak was ended by Atalanta, who won the Europa League final 3-0 thanks to an amazing hat-trick from Ademola Lookman.
We made history. God did!!!!💙🖤 pic.twitter.com/lxtRqcEUgl
— Ademola Lookman (@Alookman_) May 23, 2024
In minute 12, Lookman scored the first goal with a back-post finish, and in minute 14, he doubled the lead with a fantastic curling move. He became the first player to score a magnificent hat-trick in the Europa League final. His left-footed shot flew into the top corner to clinch his storied treble.
The manager of Atalanta, Gian Piero Gasperini, considered this his long-overdue accomplishment and his first major trophy.
Additionally, the win earned Atalanta just their second trophy in 116 years, more than 60 years after the Bergamo team had taken home the Coppa Italia. All thanks to the hattick by Lookman and here is all you need to know about the star of the final.
Who is Ademola Lookman?
Ademola Lookman is a football player who was born on October 20, 1997 in Wandsworth, England. The 26-year-old stands 5 ft 9 in (1.74 m) tall.
A look at Ademola Lookman’s career so far
Ademola Lookman plays winger for Atalanta, a team in Serie A. Additionally, he is a Nigerian national team player although he was born in England. Lookman made his senior debut in the Championship in 2015 as a forward for Charlton Athletic.
He signed with Everton in January 2017, mostly playing as a winger before he went to RB Leipzig in 2019. Despite his lack of success with the Bundesliga club as well, Atalanta paid €15 million to sign him as a 2022 Serie A player after recognising his potential.
He represented England in the under-19 and under-21 levels however, in 2022, Lookman made his debut in Nigeria.
Ademola Lookman’s parents
Ademola Lookman was born to Nigerian parents in England. His father was born in Laos.
Ademola is from Lagos State and is of the Yoruba tribe. He attended St Thomas the Apostle College in Peckham where he achieved three A*s and five As at GCSE.
Lookman began his international career representing England at various youth levels, from U-19 to U-21 and even played a part in England’s U-20 World Cup victory in 2017.
Lookman was born in Wandsworth, south west London but chose to play for Nigeria.
Ademola Lookman celebrating with his Dad https://t.co/Mo6NRKXicm pic.twitter.com/vVYEmUUve3
— Emmanuel Echeta (@PenTitan) May 23, 2024
Ademola Lookman’s salary and contract
Ademola Lookman’s contract with Atalanta is left until 2026, June 30. He, as per Capology, earns €2,310,000 in 2023-24.
Lookman earns £41,000 per week, £2,132,000 per year playing for Atalanta.