Ademola Lookman makes team of the month. African footballers. Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has been named in the Serie A Team of the Month for September 2024. According to whoscored.com, Lookman is the only player from Atalanta to make this team, which is mostly made up of five players from AC Milan.
His strong performances for both Atalanta and the Super Eagles earned him this recognition. In September, Lookman stood out by directly contributing to three goals in four matches across all competitions.
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In Serie A, he played a key role in helping Atalanta win against Fiorentina, scoring one goal and assisting another in their exciting 3-2 victory. However, he couldn’t prevent a 3-2 loss at home to Como, although he did score a penalty late in that match.
On the international stage, Lookman continued to impress by scoring two goals for the Super Eagles in their 3-0 win against Benin Republic in the first match of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. Being named in the Serie A Team of the Month highlights his recent strong play. Lookman will be looking to keep scoring and help Atalanta succeed in both domestic and international competitions.
More about Ademola Lookman
Ademola Lookman is a professional footballer from Nigeria who primarily plays as a winger. He was born on October 20, 1997, in Wandsworth, Greater London, to Nigerian parents. Lookman began his senior career with Charlton Athletic in 2015 before moving to Everton in January 2017.
Lookman is known for his speed, agility, and dribbling skills, which make him a significant threat on the wing. After his time at Everton, he had loan spells at RB Leipzig in Germany and was later signed by Fulham. In 2021, he joined Atalanta in Serie A, where he has continued to showcase his talent.
On the international stage, Lookman represented England at youth levels but opted to play for the Nigeria national team. He made his debut for Nigeria in 2022 and was part of the squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where he had a notable performance.
Lookman’s playing style is characterized by his dynamic approach, creativity, and ability to score goals, making him a valuable player for both his club and national team.