Ademola Lookman Named Atalanta Player of the Season After Historic Europa League Triumph
Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has been named Atalanta's Player of the Season for the 2023-24 campaign, following his outstanding performances for the Italian side. Lookman's impressive displays were capped off with a historic hat-trick in the Europa League final, as Atalanta defeated Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 to claim their first-ever major European title.
During the 2023-24 season, Lookman played a crucial role for Atalanta, scoring 15 goals and providing eight assists in all competitions. In the Europa League, he netted five goals, including his memorable hat-trick in the final. His impressive form also earned him the Europa League Player of the Week award, following his standout performance against Marseille in the semifinals.
Lookman's hat-trick in the Europa League final made him the first player to achieve this feat in the competition's history. His goalscoring exploits have also made him a contender for the Africa Player of the Year Award, alongside his Nigerian compatriot, Victor Boniface.
Atalanta's triumph in the Europa League marks their first major title win since 1963, and Lookman's performances have been instrumental in their success.
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