Ademola Lookman is a name that gives Leverkusen fans nightmares! In the Europa League final, his hat-trick led Atalanta Bergamo to a 3-0 victory over Bayer. Lookman, who once struggled in the Bundesliga, stole the show with his stunning performance.
Initially brought to Leipzig by Ralf Rangnick in 2018 on loan from Everton, Lookman made an impact with five goals in 11 games despite an amusing mishap of playing with the wrong type of boots. However, after returning from loan, his form dipped, and he struggled to find his momentum under coach Julian Nagelsmann.
Following unsuccessful loan spells, Lookman found himself at Atalanta in 2022, where he thrived with 30 goals and 16 assists in 76 appearances. This success culminated in his pivotal role in defeating Leverkusen in the Europa League final, proving his detractors wrong and showcasing his true potential on the big stage.
