24 Facts About Ademola Lookman

Ademola Lookman Olajade Alade Aylola Lookman was born on 20 October 1997 and is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Serie A club Atalanta.

Ademola Lookman signed for Everton in January 2017, where he played mainly as a winger.

Ademola Lookman was part of the squad that finished runners-up at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Ademola Lookman Olajade Alade Aylola Lookman was born on 20 October 1997 in Wandsworth, Greater London, to Nigerian parents.

Ademola Lookman attended St Thomas the Apostle College in Nunhead where he achieved three A*s and five As in his GCSEs.

Ademola Lookman joined Charlton Athletic's academy in 2014 after signing from Waterloo, a youth football club based in the London Borough of Lambeth.

On 25 July 2019, Ademola Lookman returned to RB Leipzig on a five-year contract.

On 31 August 2021, Ademola Lookman joined Leicester City on a season-long loan.

Ademola Lookman was born in England to Nigerian parents and is eligible for the national teams of both countries.

Ademola Lookman received his first international call-up when he was named in the England U19 squad named for Mexico.

Ademola Lookman was named in the squad for the European U19 Championships that summer.

In early 2017, Ademola Lookman turned down the opportunity to switch allegiance to Nigeria after an approach from the national coach, Gernot Rohr.

Ademola Lookman was selected in the England under-20 team for the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Ademola Lookman scored three goals in the tournament, two against Costa Rica in the last 16 and one goal against Italy in the semi-finals.

Ademola Lookman received his first call-up for the England under-21s for European Championship qualifiers against the Netherlands under-21s and Latvia under-21s in September 2017.

Ademola Lookman turned down Nigeria again in early 2018 after meeting with the president of the Nigeria Football Federation.

Ademola Lookman subsequently rejected Nigeria's approaches for a third time in September 2018, after England senior manager Gareth Southgate convinced him that he was part of his plans.

However, Ademola Lookman stated: "I've not changed my mind on wanting to represent England".

Ademola Lookman made his debut for Nigeria on 25 March 2022, in their scoreless draw with Ghana as part of the third round of the African section of qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Ademola Lookman was named in Nigeria's squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations held in the Ivory Coast.

Ademola Lookman is a versatile and explosive winger with a dynamic style of play.

Ademola Lookman is known for his direct, pacey runs at the opposition defence, causing problems with his quick feet and close control.

Ademola Lookman has a keen eye for goal and is able to finish chances with both feet, as well as with his head.

Ademola Lookman is a creative player, who can unlock defences with his clever passing and clever movement off the ball.