Super Eagles forward [b]Ademola Lookman[/b] reached a significant milestone in his career on Sunday night, netting his 50th goal for Atalanta in a dominant 4-0 triumph over Juventus at the Allianz Stadium. Lookman, who has been in exceptional form this season, capped off Atalanta’s emphatic victory by scoring the fourth goal of the match, further solidifying his reputation as one of the club’s most influential players.
The match saw Atalanta take complete control early on, with goals from Mateo Retegui, Marten de Roon, and Davide Zappacosta putting the visitors in a commanding position. Lookman’s goal added the final touch to a comprehensive win, ensuring that Atalanta secured all three points in a crucial Serie A fixture.
Since making the move to Atalanta in 2022, Lookman has become a key figure in the team’s attacking setup. In just 109 appearances for the club, he has amassed an impressive 50 goals and 22 assists, a testament to his consistency and attacking prowess. His contributions have been instrumental in Atalanta’s rise as a formidable force in Italian football.
This season alone, the Nigerian international has been in sensational form, registering 18 goals and seven assists in 31 matches across all competitions. His outstanding performances have played a vital role in Atalanta’s ongoing push for the Serie A title, as the club remains firmly in the race for domestic glory.
Lookman’s resurgence with Atalanta comes after a challenging period at RB Leipzig, where he struggled for regular playing time. He was subsequently loaned out to Fulham and Leicester City before making a permanent switch to Atalanta, a move that has since revitalized his career. His transformation in Italy has been nothing short of remarkable, as he has grown into one of the league’s most dangerous forwards.
His success at Atalanta reached new heights last season when he played a pivotal role in the club’s historic UEFA Europa League triumph. In the final against Bayer Leverkusen, Lookman delivered a sensational hat-trick, etching his name in the history books as the first African player to achieve such a feat in a major European final.
With Atalanta’s latest victory, the club now sits in third place in the Serie A standings, just three points behind league leaders Inter Milan. As the title race intensifies, Lookman’s contributions will be crucial in determining whether Atalanta can mount a serious challenge for the Scudetto.
Lookman’s stellar form has also earned him a well-deserved place in Nigeria’s provisional squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. With his goal-scoring ability and creative playmaking, Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is counting on Lookman to be a key asset in Nigeria’s quest for World Cup qualification.