Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Footballer |
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| Nationality | Belgian |
| Date of Birth | 13/05/1993 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Antwerp, Belgium |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Romelu Lukaku
Reports indicated that Lukaku was expected to leave Napoli after a difficult period marked by injury and limited availability. The situation followed months of rehabilitation in Belgium, with both player and club reportedly moving toward a separation.
Lukaku came off the bench to score in Belgium's 4-1 Round of 16 win over the United States at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It was his third consecutive goal of the tournament, despite a limited role behind Charles De Ketelaere.
Lukaku scored his 90th goal for Belgium in a 2-0 friendly win over Croatia in Rijeka, ahead of the World Cup. The strike made him the country's all-time leading international scorer.
Belgium included Lukaku in its 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite concerns over his fitness after a season disrupted by injury. Coach Rudi Garcia said Lukaku was not fully in optimal condition, but still described him as essential to Belgium's World Cup plans and its all-time leading scorer with 89 goals.
Lukaku returned to Napoli after spending a recovery period in Belgium while dealing with a hamstring injury. His comeback was part of his push to regain fitness ahead of Belgium's World Cup preparations.
Lukaku withdrew from Belgium's World Cup warm-up matches in the United States to focus on rehabilitation and improving his physical condition. He had been managing injury issues and opted to prioritize recovery before the tournament.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Romelu Menama Lukaku Bolingoli |
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| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Taurus |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 191 cm |
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| Weight | 94 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Saint-Guidon Institute |
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| College/University | Did Not Attend |
| Educational Qualification | High School |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Ethnicity | Congolese |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Roger Lukaku (Professional Footballer) |
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| Mother | Adolphine Lukaku |
| Siblings | Jordan Lukaku (Professional Footballer) |
Career
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| Jersey Number | #9 (Belgium), #9 (Napoli) | ||||
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| Position | Forward | ||||
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| Current Club | Napoli | ||||
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Favourites
| Favourite Music | Hip Hop, Rap |
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| Favourite Footballer | Adriano (Retired Brazilian Striker) |
| Favourite Singer | Kendrick Lamar |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Romelu Lukaku does not smoke. | |
| 2. He received his passion for football from his father. | |
| 3. In his younger years, he had a strong interest in video games. | |
| 4. During his time at Lierse, he scored an impressive 121 goals in 68 matches. | |
| 5. A documentary featuring him during his school days was called "De school van Lukaku." | |
| 6. He is proficient in multiple languages including Dutch, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and English. | |
| 7. He is Belgium's all-time top goalscorer with 45+ international goals. | |
| 8. He is known for his philanthropy and vocal advocacy against racism in football. | |
| 9. He is Belgium's all-time top goalscorer with 89 international goals. | |
| 10. He is Belgium's all-time top goalscorer with 90 international goals, reaching the mark against Croatia in June 2026. |
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