Lukman Haruna
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Midfielder
Lukman Haruna: profile
Lukman Haruna (born 4 December 1990 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Haruna's senior club career began in 2009 at AS Monaco FC. He played for 6 clubs in 5 countries since 2009. His most appearances came at FC Dynamo Kyiv (2011–2015), where he made 50 appearances and scored 8 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 111 appearances and 12 goals.
At international level, Haruna represented Nigeria (2008–2010), earning 7 caps and scoring 1 goal. He also played for Nigeria at under-17, under-20 and under-23 level.
Lagos has produced 367 footballers in our database, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Moses and Obafemi Martins.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2008 (aged about 18)
- Countries played in
- 5: Monaco, Ukraine, Soviet Union, Russia and Kazakhstan
- Club goals per game
- 0.11 (12 in 111)
- Height
- 177 cm — taller than 36% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- FC Kairat (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ousmane Diomande, Mbo Mpenza and Maxime Lopez (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2011 |  AS Monaco FC |
Ligue 1 | 44 | 3 |
| 2011–2015 |  FC Dynamo Kyiv |
Premier League | 50 | 8 |
| 2015 | FC Hoverla Uzhhorod | Premier League | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 |  FC Anzhi Makhachkala |
Russian Second League | 12 | 1 |
| 2016– |  FC Kairat |
Kazakhstan Premier League | – | – |
| 2016– | FC Astana |
Kazakhstan Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 111 | 12 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Nigeria U17 |
Under-17 | 5 | 1 |
| 2008–2010 | Nigeria |
Senior | 7 | 1 |
| 2009 | Nigeria U20 |
Under-20 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011– | Nigeria U23 |
Under-23 | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Lukman Haruna?
Lukman Haruna was born on 4 December 1990, which makes him 35 years old.
Where was Lukman Haruna born?
Lukman Haruna was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Which national team does Lukman Haruna play for?
Lukman Haruna played international football for Nigeria. He has 7 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Lukman Haruna played for?
Lukman Haruna's recorded clubs are AS Monaco FC, FC Dynamo Kyiv, FC Hoverla Uzhhorod, FC Anzhi Makhachkala, FC Kairat and FC Astana.
How tall is Lukman Haruna?
Lukman Haruna is 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Lukman Haruna play?
Lukman Haruna played as a midfielder.
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