Age, Biography, and Wiki
Romelu Lukaku was born on May 13, 1993, in Antwerp, Belgium. He is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Belgium national team and is currently on loan from Premier League side Chelsea FC to Serie A club Roma. His early life was marked by a passion for football, and he began playing at a young age. Lukaku joined his local club, Rupel Boom, at just six years old and later moved to Lierse SK's youth academy. His impressive performances led him to join Anderlecht's youth academy in 2006, where he continued to develop his skills and became one of the top prospects in Belgian football.
Lukaku's professional career began with R.S.C. Anderlecht, where he won the Belgian First Division and Belgian Super Cup in 2010. He then moved to Chelsea FC in 2011, followed by stints with West Bromwich Albion, Everton, Manchester United, and Inter Milan. With Inter Milan, he won the Serie A title in 2021. He is known for his powerful striking ability and has been a key figure in the Belgium national team since 2010.
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| Date of Birth | 13 May 1993 |
| Age | 32 Years |
| Birth Place | Antwerp, Belgium |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
| Country | Belgium |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Romelu Lukaku stands at a height of 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in). His physique is well-suited for his role as a striker, with a strong build that allows him to hold off defenders. Specific details about his weight are not widely documented, but his height and strength are notable attributes in his football career.
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Dating & Relationship Status
There is limited public information available about Romelu Lukaku's current dating status. He tends to keep his personal life private, focusing more on his football career and family.
His father, Roger Lukaku, played professional football and was capped at international level by Zaire. He has a younger brother named Jordan, who has progressed through the youth academy at Anderlecht. His cousin Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo plays as a left-sided winger or defender for Mechelen.
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Net Worth
As of recent reports, Romelu Lukaku's net worth is estimated to be around €85 million. His lucrative contracts with top-tier clubs like Chelsea and Inter Milan have significantly contributed to his wealth.
On 29 June 2022, Chelsea announced that Lukaku would return to Inter for a season-long loan for the 2022–23 campaign. It was reported that they had agreed to pay a loan fee of approximately €8 million (£6.9 million), and that Lukaku took a pay cut. He would choose to wear the number 90 shirt, due to number 9 being already used by Edin Džeko. On 13 August, he scored his first goal since his return to the Nerazzurri in a 2–1 win over Lecce.
During the summer of 2023, Lukaku was reportedly negotiating with Inter Milan rivals Juventus for a possible move, enraging many Inter and Juventus fans. However, on 31 August 2023, Lukaku was sent to another Serie A club, Roma, on a season-long loan deal for a reported fee in the region of £8 million (€9.3 million), with the club covering the whole of the player's salary. Lukaku also reportedly agreed to a new contract at Chelsea, which included a wage cut to the remainder of his contract and a release clause of £37 million. On 1 September, he made his debut for Roma at Stadio Olimpico, coming off the bench in a 2–1 defeat against Milan. On 17 September, he scored his first goal in a 7–0 win over Empoli.
Social Network
Romelu Lukaku is active on social media platforms, particularly on Instagram, where he shares updates about his career and personal life. He uses these platforms to engage with fans and share moments from his international and club games.
In a 2016 interview with ESPN, Lukaku named Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka as the two strikers who made him want to play for Chelsea, but said that Ronaldo was his idol: "Ronaldo changed football. He was the one you would look at. You would see him doing step-overs and you were thinking: 'Who does this?' You would see defenders falling over and you were like: 'Wow'. The goals that he scored, and at crucial times. He scored goals where you were like: 'Oh man, this is not serious.'" Crediting the former Brazilian striker as his major influence as a kid, Lukaku added: "He changed the dimension of a striker. He was fast, he can dribble like a winger, run like a sprinter, he was as strong as an ox." When mentioned that he shares certain characteristics with the Brazilian, Lukaku responded: "Be like Ronaldo? There is only one Ronaldo."
Education
While specific details about Romelu Lukaku's formal education are not widely available, it is known that he focused heavily on his football career from a young age. His education likely revolved around his football training and development, which has been a key aspect of his success.
In summary, Romelu Lukaku is a talented Belgian footballer with a successful career in both club and international football. His personal life is somewhat private, but his achievements on the field have made him a prominent figure in the world of football.
Lukaku was the subject of a television documentary series called De School Van Lukaku (Lukaku's School) shown on the Dutch-language Eén network. The reality show followed the teenage Lukaku and his classmates during the course of a year at the Saint-Guidon Institute, a school in Brussels, where the footballer was based while with the Anderlecht youth team. In 2009, the series followed the school as it made a field trip to London, visiting Stamford Bridge. Lukaku said at the time: "What a stadium. If one day in my life I will cry, it will be the day I play here. I love Chelsea." In addition to his native French and Dutch, Lukaku can speak fluent English, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish and a Congolese Swahili dialect, and can also understand German. Lukaku has stated his biggest idol was Didier Drogba.
