Ademola Lookman, Super Eagles forward, has revealed that he models his playing style after Senegalese forward Sadio Mane.
Ademola Lookman has had stints with Charlton Athletic, Everton, RB Leipzig, Fulham, and Leicester City before making a move to Serie A side Atalanta.
In the 2022-2023 season, the Nigeria international joined Atalanta for a fee of around nine million euros paid to Leipzig.
With 24 goals and 12 assists in 65 appearances across all competitions, Lookman has established himself as a dynamic winger.
He attributes his playing style to former Liverpool star Sadio Mane, shaping his game based on the Senegalese forward’s prowess.
“The guy who I always looked at the most would have to be Sadio Mane,” Lookman told The Athletic.
“Looking at his threat in the box, his threat in those little tight spaces, his movement — I have watched a lot of his game in particular.
“I watch my clips back, and it’s nice to be able to see your performance from a different perspective.
“It gives you more belief in knowing that you’re getting better and developing in certain areas.”
