Ademola Lookman’s red-hot form continues to command the spotlight as Atalanta’s electrifying forward sees two of his sensational strikes nominated for the club’s Goal of the Season award—capping off a career-defining campaign that saw him etch his name into club history.
The Nigeria international’s stunning goal against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal on April 9 tops the nomination list. In a fiery clash at the Santiago Bernabéu, Lookman weaved through defenders and blasted a left-footed rocket into the top corner, a moment that drew applause even from rival fans.
Another memorable finish—his delicate chip over the goalkeeper in Atalanta’s 5-0 demolition of Empoli on May 12—also made the shortlist. That match, played at the Gewiss Stadium, sealed La Dea’s return to the Champions League for the 2025/26 season and underlined Lookman’s growing legend in Bergamo.
The 27-year-old ended the season with 22 goals and 5 assists in 46 appearances across all competitions, becoming the first Atalanta player to score 20+ goals in back-to-back seasons since Filippo Inzaghi. His impact helped Gian Piero Gasperini’s side secure a top-three finish in Serie A and reach the semifinals of Europe’s top competition.
Fans and pundits alike have hailed Lookman’s composure, footwork, and killer instinct in front of goal. His blend of speed, vision, and technical finesse has not only earned him cult hero status in Italy but also elevated his reputation across Europe.
Already a two-time winner of Atalanta’s Player of the Season award (2023/24 and 2024/25), Lookman could be on course for a third, as fans rally behind him ahead of the club’s annual award ceremony scheduled for June 20.
Atalanta supporters can vote for their Goal of the Season via the club’s official website, with voting set to close on June 18. With both of Lookman’s goals going viral on social media, the forward looks poised to dominate the fan ballot once again.
