Ademola Lookman has been named in the Serie A Team of the Year for his exceptional performances throughout 2024.
The prestigious selection, compiled by football analytics site WhoScored.com, features Lookman as the sole representative of Atalanta in a lineup that includes notable names such as Inter Milan’s Federico Dimarco, Marcus Thuram, and Hakan Calhanoglu, alongside former Chelsea star Christian Pulisic.
The past year was a remarkable one for Lookman, who played a pivotal role in Atalanta’s impressive campaigns in both domestic and European competitions.
His efforts guided the team to the finals of the Coppa Italia and the Europa League. Although Atalanta narrowly missed out on the Coppa Italia title, falling 1-0 to Juventus, Lookman delivered a stellar performance in the Europa League final, scoring all three goals in a decisive 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen.
Lookman’s accomplishments extended beyond club football.
He was the only African player nominated for the 2024 Ballon d’Or, finishing in 14th place among the world’s best.
Capping off the year, the Nigerian international was crowned CAF African Player of the Year, becoming the sixth Nigerian to receive the prestigious honor.
Lookman’s inclusion in Serie A’s All-Star lineup highlights his growing stature in European football.
His combination of technical skill, consistency, and clutch performances has not only endeared him to Atalanta fans but also solidified his reputation as one of the league’s standout players.
As the new season unfolds, all eyes will be on Lookman to see if he can replicate and build upon the incredible heights he achieved in 2024.
For now, his place among Serie A’s elite is well-deserved recognition of a footballer at the peak of his powers.
