France Football, the organization behind the prestigious Ballon d’Or award, has released new footage acknowledging Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman as a potential winner.
Lookman was one of the thirty best players that made the 2024 Men’s Ballon d’Or shortlist.
The 26-year-old will compete for football’s most prestigious individual award against players like Rodri, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr., and Kylian Mbappe.
Ballon d’Or unveils Ademola Lookman as potential winner
On Monday, a video that was posted on the Ballon d’Or’s social media pages explains the reasons behind Lookman’s selection for the award.
1️⃣ day, 1️⃣ nominee
🇳🇬 Ademola Lookman
Atalanta#ballondor pic.twitter.com/OCM5R56UJO— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 16, 2024
The footage could also be interpreted as revealing why the Nigerian attacker has a stake in the accolade, with one of the goals in his historic Europa League hattrick heroics being one of the highlights.
While Lookman is not considered a frontrunner for the Ballon d’Or by everyone, the organisers have thrown the question open on their X accounts, with the caption, ” They are all here! But…who should win it,” with the Atalanta winger’s name included, making him a potential winner.
They're all here!
But… who should win it? #ballondor pic.twitter.com/SrkHBrJtuI
— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 4, 2024
Lookman boost chances with impressive performances
Ahead of the ceremony, which will be held on October 28, the former Fulham star has continued to impress this season, boosting his chances for a top finish in the final Ballon d’Or standing following an impressive four goal contribution in three games for both club and country.
On Sunday, Lookman put up a world-class performance, providing a beautiful assist and scoring a sublime goal to help Atalanta emerge 3-2 winners over Fiorentina.
Lookman, who is also the clear favorite to win the Africa Men’s Footballer of the Year award, having been the only player from the continent to make the 30 best players in the world list.
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