Romelu Lukaku is a Belgian striker. He plays for Napoli and the Belgium national team. He started his career at Anderlecht. There he won the Belgian league title. He signed with Everton permanently in 2014. In the 2016-17 season, he scored 25 Premier League goals and was named in the PFA Team of the Year.
In 2017, he moved to Manchester United and scored his 100th Premier League goal there. He also played in the 2018 FA Cup final. After a disappointing second season at United, he left for Inter Milan in 2019. In his first season, he helped Inter reach the Europa League final and was named the competition’s Player of the Season. The following season, Inter won their first Serie A title in 11 years.
In 2021, he returned to Chelsea for a club-record £97.5 million. But after only one season, he went on loan back to Italy, first to Inter and then to Roma. In 2024, he joined Napoli permanently. He was Napoli’s top scorer as they won the 2024-25 Serie A title, and he was named in the league’s Team of the Season.
Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Romelu Lukaku
A Childhood Promise That Changed Everything
At just six years old, Romelu Lukaku came home for lunch and watched his mother mixing water into the milk to make it last longer. The family was so poor they often had no electricity or cable TV. He made a silent promise that day to become a professional footballer and change their lives. A promise that would shape his destiny.
His Mom Carried His Birth Certificate Everywhere
Because of his imposing physique, youth coaches refused to believe he was the same age as other kids. They accused him of being older and even spread false rumours he was born in Africa. To silence the doubters, his mother started bringing his birth certificate to every match to prove he was born in Belgium in 1993.
He Never Lifts Weights, A ‘Gift from God’
Standing at 6ft 3in with a powerful build, Romelu Lukaku has a surprising confession. “I never lift weights. My physique? It is a gift from God,” he said. His natural strength and power are entirely genetic. No gym sessions, no heavy weights. It was just pure, natural muscle that has terrorised defenders for over a decade. A genetic masterpiece.
Scored 76 Goals in a Season Wearing His Dad’s Shoes
At age 12, Romelu Lukaku had a remarkable season, scoring 76 goals in just 34 games. What makes it special is that he scored them all while wearing his father’s football boots because they couldn’t afford new ones. Once his feet grew to the same size, they would share the same pair. A season of goals, born from a father’s sacrifice.
Speaks an Incredible Eight Languages
A Belgian native, Lukaku is fluent in Dutch, French, and English. But he also speaks Portuguese, Spanish, German, Italian, and Lingala, the language of his Congolese heritage. His linguistic passion is hereditary: his son, at just three, was already mixing languages but switching to Lingala when angry. A polyglot who talks to the world.
Subject of a TV Documentary at School
Long before global stardom, Lukaku was followed by cameras for a year for the Flemish documentary series “De School Van Lukaku” (Lukaku’s School). The series chronicled his daily life at the Saint-Guido Institute in Brussels, capturing everything from his first math lesson to a school trip to Chelsea’s stadium. A star in the making, captured on film.
First EPL Player to Sign with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation
In 2018, Romelu Lukaku made history as the first English Premier League player. He signed with Roc Nation Sports, the agency founded by rap mogul Jay-Z. He played a significant role in helping the agency establish in European football. It was a footballer and a rapper’s agency.
A Star-Studded List of Mentors
Lukaku has been fortunate with the guidance he’s received. He considers Thierry Henry “the best thing that has happened to me” in his career. His mentors read like a who’s who of legendary strikers: Didier Drogba, Nicolas Anelka, Samuel Eto’o, and Fernando Torres. A striker’s education from the very best to ever do it.
Watches Up to Five Hours of Football a Day
Romelu Lukaku’s love for the game is all-consuming. He claims he watches football for up to five hours a day. He believes that only Arsenal and France legend Thierry Henry watches more football than him, which explains their deep connection and endless tactical discussions. A student of the game, always learning, always watching.
An Avid NBA Fan, Prefers It to Football
When he’s not watching football, Romelu Lukaku is glued to the NBA. He is a devoted basketball fan, follows the league closely, and counts Kobe Bryant and LeBron James among his favourites. He has even said that he prefers watching NBA to football. A footballer who dreams in basketball, a unique obsession.
FAQs
Q. Which club does Romelu Lukaku play for?
A. Lukaku plays for Napoli.
Q. Which national team does Romelu Lukaku represent?
A. Lukaku represents Belgium.
Q. Which Premier League club did Lukaku join in 2017?
A. Lukaku joined Manchester United.
Q. Which Serie A title did Lukaku help Inter Milan win?
A. Lukaku helped Inter win the 2020-21 Serie A title.
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