Ademola Lookman: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Ademola Lookman: profile

Ademola Lookman (born 20 October 1997 in Wandsworth, United Kingdom) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a winger for Atlético Madrid.

Lookman made the step into senior football with Charlton Athletic F.C. in 2015. He has played for 7 clubs in 4 countries since 2015. His most appearances came at Atalanta BC (2022–2026), where he made 105 appearances and scored 41 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 280 appearances and 71 goals.

At international level, Lookman has represented Nigeria (2022–present), earning 43 caps and scoring 11 goals. Our match database lists 6 of his international goals; the first came against Cameroon on 27 January 2024 (Africa Cup of Nations). Before committing to Nigeria, he had represented England U20 and England U21.

Nationality explained: Why does Ademola Lookman play for Nigeria?

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2022 (aged about 25)
First international goal: 2024 – aged 26 (match)
Club career: 2015–present (12 seasons)
Countries played in: 4: United Kingdom, Germany, Italy and Spain
Club goals per game: 0.25 (71 in 280)
Height: 174 cm — taller than 28% of Nigerian internationals on record
Latest move: Atlético Madrid (2026)
Shares a birthday with: Lamine Gassama, Jonathan Akpoborie and Helman Mkhalele (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2015–2017	Charlton Athletic F.C.	EFL Championship	45	10
2017–2019	Everton F.C.	Premier League	36	1
2018–2022	RB Leipzig	Bundesliga	22	5
2020–2021	Fulham F.C.	Premier League	34	4
2021–2022	Leicester City F.C.	EFL League One	26	6
2022–2026	Atalanta BC	Serie A	105	41
2026–	Atlético Madrid	La Liga	12	4
	Total		280	71

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2016–2017	England U20	Under-20	15	4
2017–2019	England U21	Under-21	11	1
2022–	Nigeria	Senior	43	11

International goals (6)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	27 Jan 2024	Nigeria 2–0 Cameroon	36	Africa Cup of Nations
2	27 Jan 2024	Nigeria 2–0 Cameroon	90	Africa Cup of Nations
3	2 Feb 2024	Nigeria 1–0 Angola	41	Africa Cup of Nations
4	23 Dec 2025	Nigeria 2–1 Tanzania	52	Africa Cup of Nations
5	27 Dec 2025	Nigeria 3–2 Tunisia	67	Africa Cup of Nations
6	5 Jan 2026	Nigeria 4–0 Mozambique	20	Africa Cup of Nations

*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Ademola Lookman?

Ademola Lookman was born on 20 October 1997, which makes him 28 years old.

Where was Ademola Lookman born?

Ademola Lookman was born in Wandsworth, United Kingdom.

Which national team does Ademola Lookman play for?

Ademola Lookman plays international football for Nigeria. He has 43 caps and 11 goals on record.

Which clubs has Ademola Lookman played for?

Ademola Lookman's recorded clubs are Charlton Athletic F.C., Everton F.C., RB Leipzig, Fulham F.C., Leicester City F.C., Atalanta BC and Atlético Madrid.

What team does Ademola Lookman play for now?

According to the latest data, Ademola Lookman plays for Atlético Madrid.

How tall is Ademola Lookman?

Ademola Lookman is 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.

What position does Ademola Lookman play?

Ademola Lookman plays as a winger.