Ademola Lookman of Atalanta has received a nomination for the prestigious Gran Gala del Calcio Awards’ Serie A Forward of the Year category.
Lookman will compete for the honour against Rafael Leao of AC Milan, Lautaro Martinez, and Marcus Thuram of Inter Milan.
Gian Piero Gasperini, the manager of Atalanta, is nominated for Coach of the Year, and the team is nominated for Club of the Year.
Lookman is renowned for his outstanding performances with La Dea during the previous two seasons.
Last season, the Nigerian international scored 17 goals and provided 10 assists for La Dea in all competitions.
The 27-year-old has made 14 appearances this season in all competitions, tallying eight goals and five assists.
According to the 2024 Ballon d’Or rating, Lookman came in at number 14.
He is the clear favourite to win the CAF Men’s Player of the Year title in 2024.
Every year, the top players, coaches, teams, and referees from the previous calendar year are honoured at the Gran Galà del Calcio, which honours excellence in Italian football.
Members of the Italian Players’ Association (AIC) cast ballots to choose the winners, who will be revealed at a ceremony on December 2.