Lukman Haruna facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Lukman Abdulkarim Haruna | ||
| Date of birth | 4 December 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Lagos, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2009 | Monaco | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2011 | Monaco | 44 | (3) |
| 2011–2017 | Dynamo Kyiv | 50 | (8) |
| 2015 | → Hoverla Uzhhorod (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2015 | → Anzhi Makhachkala (loan) | 12 | (1) |
| 2016 | → Astana (loan) | 10 | (1) |
| 2018 | Palanga | 8 | (0) |
| 2019 | Tataouine | 2 | (1) |
| 2019–2020 | Ararat Yerevan | 5 | (0) |
| Total | 136 | (14) | |
| International career | |||
| 2007 | Nigeria U17 | 5 | (1) |
| 2009 | Nigeria U20 | 2 | (0) |
| 2008–2016 | Nigeria | 13 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Lukman Abdulkarim Haruna (born on December 4, 1990) is a former professional footballer from Nigeria. He played as a midfielder during his career.
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Lukman Haruna's Club Journey
Lukman Haruna started his professional football journey in Europe. He played for several clubs in different countries.
Early Career in Monaco
In December 2007, when he was still a teenager, Lukman Haruna signed a four-year contract with AS Monaco. This French club was his first big step in professional football.
Moving to Dynamo Kyiv
After playing for Monaco, Haruna moved to Ukraine. In June 2011, he signed a five-year contract with FC Dynamo Kyiv, a very well-known club in Ukraine. He spent several years playing for them.
Loan Spells and New Teams
While with Dynamo Kyiv, Lukman also went on loan to other clubs.
- In July 2015, he joined FC Anzhi Makhachkala in Russia for a short time.
- Then, in April 2016, he moved to FC Astana in Kazakhstan on another loan deal.
After his time with Dynamo Kyiv, Haruna continued to play for different teams.
- In March 2018, he joined FK Palanga, a club in Lithuania.
- In July 2019, he moved to Tunisia to play for US Tataouine.
- Later that year, on December 12, 2019, he signed with FC Ararat Yerevan in Armenia.
Playing for Nigeria
Lukman Haruna also had an exciting international career playing for his home country, Nigeria.
Youth World Cup Success
He was a key part of the Nigerian team that won the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup. This big tournament was held in South Korea, and winning it was a huge achievement for the young team.
Playing in the FIFA World Cup
In 2010, Lukman Haruna was chosen to be part of Nigeria's 23-man squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. This major global football event took place in South Africa, and it's a dream for many footballers to play in it.
Lukman Haruna's Achievements
Lukman Haruna won several important trophies during his career with different clubs and his national team.
Club Trophies
- Ukrainian Cup: He won this cup with FC Dynamo Kyiv in the 2013–14 season.
- Kazakhstan Premier League: He helped FC Astana win their league title in 2016.
- Kazakhstan Cup: He also won the Kazakhstan Cup with FC Astana in 2016.
International Trophy
- FIFA U-17 World Cup: As mentioned, he was part of the Nigeria U17 squad that won the World Cup in 2007.
See also
In Spanish: Lukman Haruna para niños
