“Wonderful” seems like an understatement when talking about the Year Ademola Lookman has had,
From Africa Cup of Nations Final, to Seria A, to Coppa Italia Final and then to Scoring a Stunning Hattrick in the Europa League Final to Clinch Atalanta’s first ever European Trophy and also thier First major trophy in 61 Years, Which also Ended Bayer 04 Leverkusen’s 51-Game Unbeaten Run.
In the Process, the Super Eagles Attacker has made history by becoming the First Player to Score an Hattrick in the Europa League Final.
🇳🇬 Lookman becomes the first player to score a hat-trick in a Europa League final 👑#UELfinal pic.twitter.com/cJZ8aljOBK— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) May 22, 2024
Ademola Lookman’s Hattrick Makes History
Lookman’s Career hasn’t always been the best Since his breakout at Everton in 2018 after which he went on loan to Bundesliga side RB Leipzig before returning to join another Premier League side Fulham.
But it was at Leicester City where he began to show the Signs of a Real Player, he then left to Join the Italian side Atalanta where he Instantly started making the headlines, his superb contribution to the Super Eagle’s Journey to the Final of the Africa Cup of Nations in January 2024 has also been a very big highlight of his season.
Ademola Lookman’s 23/24 Season Stats
Although Lookman’s Incredibly Form began from Last Season 22/23 where he had 15 Goals & 6 Assists in all Competitions.
This Season, He has had;
- Seria A: 11 Goals and 7 Assists
- Europa League: 5 Goals & 1 Assist
- Coppa Italia: 1 Goal & 1 Assist
That Makes it 26 Goal Contribution in all Competitions this Season.
With his Performance this Season Nigerians have began to throw his name into Contention for the African Player of the Year Award and Deservedly So.
