Ademola Lookman Goal Against Real Madrid Leads Atalanta’s Season Award Nominations After Record-Breaking Year

Ademola Lookman has once again stolen the spotlight at Atalanta, earning dual nominations for the club’s prestigious Goal of the Season award after a record-smashing 2023/24 campaign that saw him emerge as La Dea’s most lethal weapon. His thunderous strike against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League — despite a narrow 3-2 defeat — has already been dubbed one of the club’s most memorable moments of the season.

Another standout goal came in Atalanta’s 5-0 demolition of Empoli on April 28 at the Gewiss Stadium. Lookman’s dazzling footwork and clinical finish in that match captured the brilliance of a player operating at the peak of his powers. Both goals are now top contenders for the club’s top goal award, with fans already tipping the Nigerian to clinch the honour for the first time.

Fresh off leading Atalanta to their historic UEFA Europa League triumph on May 22, 2024, where he bagged a sensational hat-trick in the 3-0 final victory against Bayer Leverkusen, Lookman has become a household name in Bergamo and across Europe. That final performance made him the first player ever to score three goals in a major European final for an Italian club.

Despite fierce internal competition, Lookman is widely expected to retain Atalanta’s Player of the Season title for a third consecutive year, after posting jaw-dropping numbers: 22 goals and 5 assists across 46 appearances in all competitions. His consistency, versatility, and ability to rise in big moments have turned him into a fan favourite and one of the most talked-about African stars in Europe.

With a market value now surging past €40 million according to Transfermarkt, the 27-year-old winger has also become a prime target for top Premier League clubs, although Atalanta are reportedly keen on extending his contract beyond 2026, with improved terms on the table.

Coach Gian Piero Gasperini has described Lookman as “a player that changes everything,” praising his discipline and hunger for excellence. The club’s media team noted that the vote for Goal of the Season will run until June 18, with results to be unveiled during Atalanta’s end-of-season awards ceremony on June 25, 2025.

Fans across Italy and Nigeria are expected to flood the voting portals in support of Lookman, who continues to inspire young talents across the continent. From Leicester outcast to Atalanta legend, his story remains one of the most remarkable football transformations in recent years.