Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman celebrates his 29th birthday on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, marking another milestone in the career of the Nigerian international.
Born on October 20, 1997, in Wandsworth, London, the Atlético Madrid forward has established himself as one of Nigeria’s prominent attacking players.
Lookman began his professional career at Charlton Athletic before spells at Everton, RB Leipzig, Fulham and Leicester City. He subsequently joined Atalanta in 2022, where he enjoyed a productive spell in Italian football before moving to Atlético Madrid in 2026.
His performances at Atalanta helped strengthen his reputation on the European stage, while his contributions to the Super Eagles have made him an important figure in Nigeria’s attack.
The forward now continues his career with Atlético Madrid, where he will be looking to contribute goals and assists as the Spanish club competes across domestic and European competitions.
As Lookman marks his 29th birthday, attention remains on his performances for both club and country as he seeks to maintain his influence at the highest level of the game.
