Ademola Lookman has been named to the Serie A Team of the Year, a testament to his impressive performance in 2024.
Cyber Reporters gathered that the team compiled features Lookman as the sole representative from Atalanta.
Lookman’s standout year included helping Atalanta reach the finals of the Coppa Italia and Europa League.
Although they fell short against Juventus in the Coppa Italia final, losing 1-0, Lookman’s determination and skill were on full display.
However, it was in the Europa League final that Lookman truly shone, scoring a hat-trick in Atalanta’s 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen.
This impressive feat capped off an already remarkable year for the Nigerian forward.
Lookman’s achievements earned him a spot among the top 14 finalists for the 2024 Ballon d’Or award, making him the only African player on the list.
He concluded the year by being crowned CAF Player of the Year, becoming the sixth Nigerian to receive the honor.
Lookman is joined on the Serie A Team of the Year by Inter Milan trio Federico Dimarco, Marcus Thuram, and Hakan Calhanoglu, as well as former Chelsea star Christian Pulisic.
This recognition is a testament to Lookman’s hard work and dedication to his craft.
