Romelu Lukaku

Belgium · Striker · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2016-2021

Physical striker who bullies defenders with raw power and pace

Nicknames Big Rom

73.0OVR#974 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed79.8
  • Shooting74.7
  • Passing66.0
  • Ball Control72.0
  • Movement75.6
  • Football IQ74.0
  • Defending Skill31.0
  • Physical78.6
  • Mental74.7
  • Career63.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Strength95
  2. Finishing91
  3. Top Speed88
  4. Knock-on & Run88
  5. Attacking Positioning88
  6. Hold-up Play88
  7. Shot Power86
  8. Penalties86
  9. Runs in Behind86
  10. Top Speed with Ball85

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 79.8

  • Top Speed ●88
  • Acceleration80
  • Dribbling Speed72
  • Top Speed with Ball85
  • Knock-on & Run88
  • Change of Pace66

Shooting 74.7

  • Finishing ●91
  • Shot Power86
  • Long Shots74
  • Volleys78
  • Curve64
  • Penalties ●86
  • Heading80
  • Direct Free Kicks58
  • Shooting Creativity62
  • Acrobatics68

Passing 66.0

  • Short Passing74
  • Long Passing62
  • Through Balls68
  • Crossing60
  • Link-up Play76
  • Vision72
  • Set-Piece Delivery50

Ball Control 72.0

  • Dribbling74
  • Possession80
  • First Touch74
  • Skills & Tricks62
  • Weak Foot66
  • Press Resistance76

Movement 75.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement78
  • Runs in Behind86
  • Attacking Positioning88
  • Anticipation84
  • Recovery Runs42

Football IQ 74.0

  • Decision Making76
  • Spatial Awareness76
  • Game Management70
  • Tactical Creativity74

Defending Skill 31.0

  • Defensive Positioning34
  • Marking30
  • Interceptions34
  • Standing Tackle38
  • Sliding Tackle28
  • Offside Trap22

Physical 78.6

  • Strength95
  • Stamina ●80
  • Agility66
  • Balance74
  • Recovery70
  • Reactions76
  • Hold-up Play88
  • Aerial Duels80
  • Aggression78

Mental 74.7

  • Big-Game Temperament70
  • Leadership74
  • Selflessness74
  • Concentration74
  • Determination82
  • Tactical Discipline74

Career 63.8

  • Consistency80
  • Longevity80
  • Achievements59
  • Durability76
  • Loyalty24

Profile

Born
13 May 1993
Height
191 cm
Foot
Left
Career
2009–now
Prime
2016-2021

Club career

  • 2009–2011 Anderlecht
  • 2011–2014 Chelsea
  • 2012–2013 West Bromwich Albion (loan)
  • 2013–2014 Everton (loan)
  • 2014–2017 Everton
  • 2017–2019 Manchester United
  • 2019–2021 Inter Milan
  • 2021–2024 Chelsea
  • 2022–2023 Inter Milan (loan)
  • 2023–2024 AS Roma (loan)
  • 2024–now Napoli

Honours

League title · Belgian Pro League Anderlecht 1

2009–10

League title · Serie A Inter Milan 1

2020–21

League title · Serie A Napoli 1

2024–25

Club World Cup 1

2021

Coppa Italia 1

2022–23

Supercoppa Italiana 2

2022, 2025–26

Serie A Footballer of the Year 1

2020–21

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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