Ademola Lookman is currently the highest-rated player in Serie A, surpassing major stars with his remarkable consistency and performance

Ademola Lookman, the Nigeria and Atalanta forward, has emerged as the highest-rated player in Italy’s Serie A for the 2024 season, surpassing some of the league’s biggest stars.

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Lookman’s exceptional consistency and performances have earned him a top rating of 7.37 on the WhoScored performance charts, after 29 rounds of matches in Italy’s top-flight football league.

His remarkable form has placed him ahead of renowned players like Inter Milan’s Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martínez, who have been in excellent form this season.

The 25-year-old’s statistics are a testament to his stellar performances, with 13 goals and 5 assists in just 23 appearances. Averaging 2.1 key passes per game, Lookman is creating more chances than any other player in the league.

Lookman’s current rating of 7.37 places him in front of Thuram, who is ranked second with a rating of 7.29. Thuram has been a key figure for Inter Milan this season, scoring 13 goals and providing four assists.

Meanwhile, Lautaro Martínez, another of Inter Milan’s attacking stars, shares third place with Atalanta’s Mateo Retegui, both having earned ratings of 7.22.

The top five is rounded out by Inter Milan’s Hakan Çalhanoğlu, with a rating of 7.19, and Como’s Nico Paz (7.18). Lazio’s Mattia Zaccagni, AS Roma’s Alexis Saelemaekers, AC Milan’s Rafael Leão, and Fiorentina’s Moise Kean complete the top 10, further emphasising Lookman’s extraordinary achievement.

Since his arrival at Atalanta from RB Leipzig in August 2022, Lookman has consistently proven himself as one of Serie A’s most reliable players. In just 85 league appearances, he has netted 37 goals and provided 18 assists, demonstrating his importance to his club.

While Lookman’s personal accolades have been impressive, his time in Italy has also been marked by team success. He played a pivotal role in Atalanta’s historic UEFA Europa League triumph, helping the club secure its first-ever European title in the 2023 season.

Additionally, he finished as a runner-up in the Coppa Italia early in his Atalanta tenure, further cementing his place as one of Serie A’s standout performers.

Lookman’s remarkable form hasn’t been confined to his club performances alone. On the international stage, the Nigerian forward played an instrumental role in Nigeria’s successful run to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final.

His impressive contributions led to him being awarded the prestigious CAF African Player of the Year award, a significant achievement in his career.

This accolade made Lookman the sixth Nigerian to win the award, and notably, the first to claim it after switching national allegiances from England to Nigeria.