Why Inter Milan Striker Romelu Lukaku Is an Inspirational Football Player | OneFootball

Romelu Lukaku is undoubtedly one of the best strikers in the world. This 27-year-old football player from Antwerp, Belgium, is renowned for his incredible goal-scoring abilities.

He has been very consistent in his football performance and has a huge fan following. In this article, we will trace how this amazing football player began his career and learn more about him.

All About Romelu Lukaku

Romelu had humble beginnings. His family comes from what was then a war-torn Congo, which was once a Belgian colony. He came from a lower-income household. His parents Adolphine Lukaku and Roger Lukaku, found great difficulties to make ends meet.

His father also happened to a football player himself. He would earn very little amount of money playing for low division clubs in Belgium. His mother worked hard as a full-time housewife.

However, they soon found themselves getting a bit more stabilized as his father became a trainer for a club. Romelu’s parents initially just wanted him to concentrate on his studies.

However, as a young boy, he soon became obsessed with video games and found himself playing sports games. His father’s passion for football also had an effect on him.

He would watch football matches with his father on the television regularly. Romelu still enjoys playing video games. He takes his Play Station everywhere with him when travelling for football matches at different stadiums.

Apart from being a fantastic football player, he is also highly intelligent. He is what is known as a polyglot, which means he speaks many languages.

He can speak English, German, Portuguese, French, Dutch, Spanish and Flemish. He also picked up on the Italian language in a matter of few months.

He managed to awe his fans in Italy by speaking Italian well throughout an interview after a football match. Romelu remains a strong advocate for multilingualism and breaking down barriers in language.

He even has a documentary series about his school called “De School Van Lukaku” and is an alumnus of Saint-Guido Institute in Brussels, Belgium. The documentary explores several important topics discussed amongst youngsters, such as religion, sexuality, faith and more.

Lukaku has always been incredibly physically gifted. It was hard for people in the youth games to believe that he was a teenager. Hence, his mother had to take his birth certificate to these games so that he could participate in these games.

In fact, he started off playing football at the tender age of five. He was enrolled at Rupel Boom, a local club, and he really showed potential even in those days as a young boy. His idols are Ivorian football player Didier Drogba and Brazilian legend Ronald Nazario. He

His achievements are unparalleled. He started his professional career in 2009 at the Belgian Pro League Club Anderlecht, and he made his debut as a substitute. As a substitute on the field, he awed everyone present by scoring a goal against Zulte Waregem when the match was almost coming to an end.

When playing for won the Belgian Bronze Shoe Award, which is given to the best African origin football player in the Belgian Pro League for the year, and he was also given the title of the Belgian Sportsman Promising Talent of the Year.

He has also played for many English football clubs. His dream was to play for Chelsea, and this dream got fulfilled as he signed a five-year contract with the famous club and received the number 18 shirt. However, he felt dejected because he didn’t feel like he was a real part of the team.

Romelu then joined another English club called Everton and managed to make many new records. Paul Pogba, the talented football player from France who is his close friend convinced him to join Manchester United.

Romelu’s contract with Manchester United became known as the second most expensive signing in the club’s history. Although the specific details of the signing haven’t been disclosed to the public, it was reported that the signing was for a whopping 75 million pounds. He even received 15 million pounds in add-ons.

Romelu is now a striker for the Italian club Inter Milan. He has signed a five-year contract with the Italian club and has received 80 million pounds.

He has been highly praised for his performance for Inter Milan. His partnership with Lautaro Martinez has been endearingly called as “Lu-La” by media and fans. He has succeeded in beating Ronaldo’s record by scoring 34 goals in all competitions in the first season with Inter Milan.

In Conclusion

There is no doubt that Romelu Lukaku is a one-of-a-kind player. He is nicknamed as “The Tank” as a compliment for his incredible, natural physique and athleticism.

Although he is quite towering and large in his physique, he is known for his gentle disposition. His story is an inspiration to many young football players who aspire to play for their country or their favorite clubs.