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Romelu Lukaku is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Chelsea and the Belgium national team.
Romelu Lukaku Background
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Romelu Lukaku is a professional footballer renowned for his goal-scoring abilities.
Lukaku’s talent was evident from a young age as he progressed through the youth ranks of Rupel Boom and Lierse before joining Anderlecht's academy.
Lukaku's prolific scoring form at Anderlecht caught the attention of top European clubs, leading to a high-profile move to Chelsea in 2011.
Despite his potential, he struggled to secure a regular first-team spot and was subsequently loaned out to West Bromwich Albion and Everton.
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His career trajectory took a significant turn at Everton, where he established himself as one of the Premier League's most formidable strikers.
Subsequent high-profile transfers to Manchester United and Inter Milan followed, before he made a return to Chelsea, where he struggled once again.
After one season with the Blues, he was sent out on loan back to Italy to Inter Milan and Roma.
What country is Romelu Lukaku from?
Born in Antwerp, Belgium, he is Belgian and represents the Belgian national team. However, he has a Congolese heritage as his parents are from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Romelu Lukaku Profile
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Full name: Romelu Menama Lukaku Bolingoli
Birth date: May 13, 1993
Age: 31 years old (as of August 2024)
Nationality: Belgian
Place of birth: Antwerp, Belgium
Position: Striker
Current Team: Chelsea
Salary: £16.9 million gross per year
Height: 6 ft 3 in
Marital status: Single
Children: Romeo and Jordan (both sons)
Parents: Roger Lukaku (father) and Adolphine Lukaku (mother)
Net worth: $20 million (est.)
Instagram: @romelulukaku
X: @romelulukaku9
How old is Romelu Lukaku? (Romelu Lukaku age)
Romelu Lukaku is 31 years old as of August 2024.
How tall is Romelu Lukaku? (Romelu Lukaku height)
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Lukaku is 6 ft 3 inches tall (191 cm), which is a great height for the position he plays, as he is able to win aerial battles with defenders, while he also weighs 93kg (205 lbs), making him a handful for defenders.
Romelu Lukaku Club Career
Lukaku has had a prolific yet somewhat nomadic club career.
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His journey began at Anderlecht, where he burst onto the scene as a teenage prodigy, clinching the Belgian Pro League title and the golden boot in his debut season.
Following this impressive start, Lukaku's career took an interesting trajectory. He moved to Chelsea at a young age but struggled to secure regular playing time. This led to loan spells at West Bromwich Albion and Everton before joining the latter permanently and showcasing his goal-scoring prowess, developing into a formidable striker.
His performances at Everton earned him a move to Manchester United for a hefty fee, though his stint at Old Trafford proved to be underwhelming.
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A turning point came when Lukaku moved to Inter Milan for a club record fee of €80 million (£68.1 million). There, he rediscovered his scoring touch and formed a lethal partnership with Lautaro Martinez. The duo led Inter to a Serie A title, and Lukaku's performances were reminiscent of his peak years.
However, he controversially returned to Chelsea in 2021 in a club-record transfer worth £97.5 million (€115 million), but things did not go as planned. Struggling to adapt, he was loaned back to Inter and subsequently to AS Roma.
Romelu Lukaku International Career
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Lukaku has been a cornerstone of the Belgian national team for over a decade.
His journey with the Red Devils began in 2010 when a teenage Lukaku made his debut, marking the start of a prolific international career.
Known for his physicality, pace, and clinical finishing, Lukaku has been the focal point of the Belgian attack. He has consistently delivered for the national team and is Belgium's all-time leading scorer.
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While the golden generation of Belgian players is gradually fading, Lukaku’s record in front of goal will always make him a name to be remembered despite the lack of a trophy.
His biggest achievement with the team was a third-place finish in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Romelu Lukaku Goals for Belgium
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Lukaku is Belgium’s all-time leading scorer with 85 goals, and he has achieved this in 119 caps.
The bulky attacker had his most impressive year for Belgium in 2023, where he scored 15 goals in nine games.
Romelu Lukaku Transfer News
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Lukaku's future remains uncertain amidst ongoing transfer speculation. The Belgian striker's tumultuous relationship with Chelsea has been well documented, with failed loan spells at Inter Milan and Roma.
However, recent reports suggest that the Blues are open to negotiating a lower fee to offload the striker, potentially paving the way for a transfer. However, the saga is far from over, and fans eagerly await developments in the coming weeks.
Romelu Lukaku Career Achievements
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Anderlecht
Belgian Pro League: 2009–10
Manchester United
FA Cup runner-up: 2017–18
Inter Milan
Serie A: 2020–21
Coppa Italia: 2022–23
Supercoppa Italiana: 2022
UEFA Champions League runner-up: 2022–23
UEFA Europa League runner-up: 2019–20
Chelsea
FIFA Club World Cup: 2021
FA Cup runner-up: 2021–22
EFL Cup runner-up: 2021–22
Belgium
FIFA World Cup third place: 2018
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Individual
IFFHS World's Best International Goal Scorer: 2020, 2023
Belgian Sportsman Promising Talent of the Year: 2009
Belgian Bronze Shoe: 2009
Belgian Silver Shoe: 2010
Ebony Shoe: 2011
Everton Young Player of the Season: 2015–16
Everton Goal of the Season: 2015–16
Everton Player of the Season: 2016–17
Everton Players' Player of the Season: 2016–17
Premier League Player of the Month: March 2017
PFA Team of the Year: 2016–17 Premier League
PFA Fans' Player of the Month: August/September 2017
FIFA World Cup Bronze Boot: 2018
Italian Football Hall of Fame (Davide Astori Fair Play Award): 2019
Premio internazionale Giacinto Facchetti: 2020
UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament: 2020
UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season: 2019–20
UEFA Europa League Player of the Season: 2019–20[260]
UEFA Nations League top scorer: 2020–21
Serie A Player of the Month: February 2021
Serie A Most Valuable Player: 2020–21
Serie A Team of the Year: 2020–21
Serie A Footballer of the Year: 2021
Best Belgian Abroad: 2020, 2021
Ballon d'Or nomination: 2021
What is Romelu Lukaku’s Net Worth in 2024? (Romelu Lukaku’s Net Worth)
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As of 2024, Lukaku is estimated to have a net worth of $20 million.
Lukaku’’s wealth comes from playing football over the years.
Romelu Lukaku Salary 2024
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Romelu Lukaku’s current salary breakdown at Chelsea (guaranteed bonuses included before tax)
Per Week: $423,665
Per Month: $1,69,4660
Per Year: $22,044,529
What is Romelu Lukaku religion?
Lukaku is a practicing Catholic, and he is seen praying frequently before and after matches. He made the pilgrimage to Lourdes in 2014.
Romelu Lukaku Personal Life
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Beyond his prolific goalscoring abilities, Lukaku is a family-oriented individual.
The Belgian striker is known for his close relationship with his family, often crediting them for his success. Despite his high-profile career, Lukaku maintains a grounded personality and enjoys spending quality time with his loved ones away from the spotlight.
Romelu Lukaku Wife
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Lukaku is not married, and he does not have a girlfriend at the moment.
However, he has two sons, Romeo and Jordan. He has Romeo with his ex-girlfriend, Sarah Mens, but the identity of Jordan’s mother is unknown at this time.
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