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Jordan Lukaku

Lukaku at Oostende in 2016
Personal information
Date of birth	(1994-07-25) 25 July 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth	Antwerp, Belgium
Height	1.77 m
Playing position	Left-back
Club information
Current club	Adanaspor
Number	15
Youth career
2000–2003	KFC Wintam
2003–2004	Boom FC
2004–2006	Lierse
2006–2011	Anderlecht
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2011–2013	Anderlecht	8	(0)
2013–2016	Oostende	79	(3)
2016–2022	Lazio	66	(1)
2020–2021	→ Antwerp (loan)	22	(0)
2022	→ Vicenza (loan)	7	(0)
2022–2023	Ponferradina	7	(0)
2023–	Adanaspor	14	(0)
National team
2009	Belgium U15	2	(0)
2010	Belgium U16	6	(0)
2011	Belgium U18	3	(0)
2011–2012	Belgium U19	7	(0)
2013–2015	Belgium U21	12	(0)
2015–2017	Belgium	8	(0)
Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 5 November 2022. † Appearances (Goals).

Jordan Zacharie Lukaku Menama Mokelenge (born on 25 July 1994) is a professional footballer from Belgium. He plays as a left-back for the TFF First League team Adanaspor. His older brother, Romelu, is also a well-known footballer.

Jordan started his football journey at Anderlecht. He played nine games for their main team. Later, in 2013, he moved to Oostende and became a regular player there. In 2016, Lazio signed him. He played 85 games for Lazio and was also loaned to Antwerp and Vicenza. After that, he joined Ponferradina.

Lukaku first played for the senior Belgium team in 2015. He played eight games for his country over the next two years. He was also part of the Belgian team that played in UEFA Euro 2016.

Jordan Lukaku's Club Career Highlights

Starting at Anderlecht

Even though a big team like Premier League side Arsenal was interested, Lukaku signed his first professional contract with Anderlecht. This contract kept him at the club until 2013.

Jordan had trained with the first team in the 2010–11 season. His brother, Romelu, had left the club to join Chelsea around that time. Jordan was first part of a senior match day squad on 1 December 2011. He was a substitute in Anderlecht's 2–1 win against AEK Athens in the UEFA Europa League.

His first game was on 21 March against Zulte Waregem. Anderlecht won that game 2–1. Lukaku later said it was "the best day of his life." He played six games as his team won the league that season. However, he did not play at all when they won the title again the next season. He only made it to the bench twice. During that season, he missed the start because of a stress fracture injury. He was offered a loan move to a Dutch club, but he said no and was sent to the reserve team instead.

On 21 July 2013, Lukaku came on as a substitute for Matías Suárez. This was in the 87th minute of the 2013 Belgian Super Cup. Anderlecht won 1–0 against Genk. After playing two games at the start of the new season, he wanted to leave the club. He hoped to play more regularly in the first team.

Playing for Oostende

Soon after the Belgian Super Cup, Lukaku left Anderlecht. He joined Oostende on a loan deal until the end of the season. His first game for Oostende was on 31 August 2013. He came on at half-time in a 1–0 loss against Lokeren. In a game against Genk on 23 November 2013, he helped set up one of the goals in a big 4–0 win. His last game for the club that season was on 25 January 2014 against Waasland-Beveren. He then got an injury that kept him out for the rest of the season.

When his contract with Anderlecht ended, Lukaku joined Oostende permanently. He signed a four-year contract with them. His next game was on 1 August 2014, against his old club, Anderlecht. Oostende lost that game 2–0. Lukaku continued to play regularly for Oostende. He made 30 appearances in all competitions in his first full season.

In the 2015–16 season, Lukaku helped set up a goal in a 3–1 win over Mechelen. This was in the first game of the season. He then scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 win over Westerlo. He was even named in the Team of the Week! He kept playing well until late 2015 when he had some injuries. He scored his second goal of the season on 31 January 2016 in a 3–3 draw against Mouscron. After coming back from injury in early May, he scored in a 2–1 win over Genk on 14 May 2016. Lukaku finished his second season with 34 games played and three goals scored.

Time at Lazio

Lukaku playing for Lazio in 2018

On 22 July 2016, Jordan Lukaku signed with the Italian club Lazio. The transfer cost €4 million, plus extra money based on his performance. When he joined, Lukaku was given the number six shirt.

Lukaku played his first game for Lazio as a starter. He played the whole game in a 4–3 win over Atalanta at the start of the season. He continued to play regularly until he got an injury during an international break. This kept him out for about a month. He returned from injury on 27 November 2016. He came on as a substitute in the second half of a 1–0 win over Palermo.

In the 2017 Supercoppa Italiana, Lukaku came on as a late substitute. Lazio won 3–2 against Juventus in that match. On 23 December that year, he scored his first goal for Lazio. He finished a pass from Ciro Immobile to open the scoring in a 4–0 home win over Crotone.

During the 2018–19 season, Lukaku had many injury problems. He only started three games in all competitions. On 5 October 2020, Lukaku went back to Belgium on loan to Royal Antwerp F.C.. On 12 January 2022, he was loaned to Serie B club Vicenza until the end of the season.

Moving to Ponferradina and Adanaspor

On 26 August 2022, Lukaku signed a contract with the Spanish team SD Ponferradina. He was a free agent at the time, meaning he wasn't under contract with any club. In February 2023, he left the club.

On 20 August 2023, Lukaku joined the Turkish club Adanaspor. He signed a two-year contract with them.

Jordan Lukaku's International Career

Jordan Lukaku played for Belgium's youth teams at different age levels. These included the under-15, under-16, under-18, and under-19 teams. In 2011, he chose to play for Belgium instead of the DR Congo.

Because he played so well at Oostende, Lukaku was called up to the senior Belgian team. On 10 October 2015, Lukaku played his first senior game for the national team. It was a 4–1 win in a Euro 2016 qualification match against Andorra. This victory helped his team qualify for the finals. In his next game on 29 March, he came on as a substitute. He sent in a cross that his brother, Romelu, headed in for a goal.

Lukaku was chosen for the Euro 2016 squad and wore shirt number 21. He played one game in the tournament. He played for 75 minutes in Belgium's 3–1 quarterfinal loss to Wales.

In May 2018, he was named in Belgium's first list of players for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. However, he did not make it into the final team of 23 players.

Jordan Lukaku's Style of Play

When he was younger, Jordan Lukaku was seen as a very promising player. He is a fast, hard-working, and strong left-footed player. He usually plays as a left-back. However, he can also play anywhere along the left side of the field. This includes playing as a wing-back, a wide midfielder, or even as a winger.

He is especially known for his amazing speed. He also has good technique, crossing ability, physical strength, and stamina. These skills help him cover the side of the field well. He can move forward, find open spaces, take on opponents, keep the ball, and create chances for his teammates. Sometimes, experts have pointed out that he could improve his tactical understanding and defensive skills. He has also had some injuries that have limited his playing time.

Jordan Lukaku's Personal Life

Jordan Lukaku was born in Antwerp, Belgium. His father is Roger Lukaku, who was also a professional footballer. His father played for the national team of Zaire. Jordan has an older brother, Romelu Lukaku, who also came through the youth academy at Anderlecht. Their cousin, Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo, plays for KV Mechelen.

When Jordan and Romelu were in the youth academy at Anderlecht, their father would pick them up. He would take them to training every morning. Unlike his older brother, Jordan grew up supporting the football club Arsenal.

Career Statistics

Club Performance

International Games

Honours and Achievements

Anderlecht

• Belgian Super Cup: 2013

Lazio

• Coppa Italia: 2018–19
• Supercoppa Italiana: 2017