Romelu Lukaku
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Match-by-match stats
Romelu Lukaku 2024/2025 season stats
As a striker, Romelu Lukaku has appeared in 36 Serie A matches this season, totalling 2,870 minutes at an average rating of 7.17. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 36 | 2,870 | 14 | 10 | 35 | 4 | 7.17 |
 UEFA Nations League | 3 | 270 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7.27 |
| Total | 39 | 3,140 | 17 | 10 | 36 | 5 | 7.18 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 14 | 0.40 | 80 |
| Goal involvements | 24 | 0.75 | 94 |
| Shots | 64 | 2.00 | 34 |
| Shots on target | 24 | 0.80 | 45 |
| Shot accuracy | 38.0% | n/a | 59 |
| Shot conversion | 22.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.58 | n/a | 93 |
| Big chances missed | 8 | 0.25 | 47 |
| Shots off target | 15 | 0.47 | 17 |
| Shots blocked | 26 | 0.82 | 79 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.06 | 53 |
| Assists | 10 | 0.30 | 91 |
| Key passes | 35 | 1.10 | 46 |
| Chances created | 26 | 0.82 | 53 |
| Big chances created | 9 | 0.28 | 70 |
Romelu Lukaku has taken 64 shots with 24 on target (38% accuracy), scoring 14 goals. That is a shot roughly every 45 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 34th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Romelu Lukaku has 10 assists and 35 key passes , creating 9 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 110 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 91st percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 493 | 15.50 | 8 |
| Accurate passes | 351 | 11.00 | 11 |
| Pass accuracy | 71.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Long balls won | 5 | 0.16 | 9 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.06 | 25 |
| Backward passes | 147 | 4.61 | 16 |
| Passes (final third) | 36 | 1.13 | 11 |
Romelu Lukaku has completed 351 of 493 passes at 71% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 8th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 0.19 | 5 |
| Dribble attempts | 24 | 0.75 | 9 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 5 |
| Duels won | 88 | 2.76 | 3 |
| Aerials won | 42 | 1.32 | 51 |
| Touches | 817 | 25.60 | 0 |
| Possession lost | 255 | 8.00 | 5 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.13 | 5 |
| Fouls won | 36 | 1.13 | 27 |
| Dispossessed | 53 | 1.66 | 66 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 0.16 | 62 |
Romelu Lukaku completes 6 dribbles at a 25% success rate and wins 88 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 4 | 0.13 | 3 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.06 | 8 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.03 | 8 |
| Clearances | 17 | 0.53 | 45 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 33 | 1.03 | 2 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Romelu Lukaku makes 4 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 17 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 718 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 3rd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 47 | 1.47 | 55 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.09 | 45 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 24 | 0.75 | 83 |
| Fouls per card | 15.67 | n/a | 83 |
| Foul involvements | 83 | 2.60 | 36 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Romelu Lukaku has committed 47 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 15.7 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly striker (31 appearances), also at right striker (4).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
attackers
Napoli squad
D. Neres
29 yrs#7
R. Lukaku
33 yrs#9
R. Højlund
23 yrs#19
M. Politano
32 yrs#21
Giovane22 yrs#23
A. Santos23 yrs#27
G. Ambrosino22 yrs
J. Lindstrøm26 yrs
C. Ngonge26 yrs
N. Lang
27 yrs
L. Lucca25 yrs
W. Cheddira28 yrs
E. Rao20 yrs
L. Sgarbi25 yrs
B. Gilmour
25 yrs#6
S. McTominay
29 yrs#8
K. De Bruyne35 yrs#11
A. Vergara23 yrs#26
S. Lobotka
31 yrs#68
F. Anguissa
30 yrs#99
J. Cajuste
26 yrs
A. Zerbin27 yrs
C. Saco
24 yrs
G. Iaccarino23 yrs
M. Folorunsho28 yrs
L. Hasa22 yrs
24 yrs
32 yrs
28 yrs
30 yrs
Belgium squad
M. Fernández-Pardo21 yrs#7R. Lukaku33 yrs#9
D. Lukébakio28 yrs#11
J. Doku24 yrs#11
L. Trossard31 yrs#19
A. Witsel37 yrs#6
D. Moreira
21 yrs#7K. De Bruyne35 yrs#11
C. De Ketelaere25 yrs#17
Y. Tielemans29 yrs#18
H. Vanaken33 yrs#20
A. Onana
24 yrs#24
N. Raskin25 yrs#43
A. Saelemaekers27 yrs#56
Romelu Lukaku previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 World Cup | 6 | 229 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.88 |
 WC Qualification Europe | 2 | 172 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.66 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Euro Qualification | 8 | 597 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 8.08 |
 European Championship | 4 | 359 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6.72 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 173 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8.21 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 32 | 2,648 | 13 | 3 | 29 | 8 | 7.16 |
 Europa League | 13 | 1,082 | 7 | 1 | 18 | 4 | 7.35 |
 Coppa Italia | 2 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 25 | 1,663 | 10 | 6 | 33 | 3 | 7.25 |
 Champions League | 8 | 177 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 7.14 |
| Coppa Italia | 4 | 147 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5.15 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 26 | 1,593 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6.70 |
 FA Cup | 6 | 439 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3.64 |
| Champions League | 6 | 320 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6.99 |
 Carabao Cup | 4 | 271 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6.83 |
Premier League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Championship | 5 | 444 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7.20 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WC Qualification Europe | 4 | 335 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 7.67 |
About Romelu Lukaku
Serie A 2024/2025 season
This season in the Serie A, Romelu Lukaku has scored 14 goals and 10 assists across 36 appearances (35 starts), totalling 2870 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Romelu Lukaku has attempted 64 shots with 24 on target, a 38% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Romelu Lukaku has created 26 chances including 9 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 6 successful dribbles from 24 attempts (25% success rate). Romelu Lukaku has contributed 35 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Romelu Lukaku has registered 4 tackles (2 won), 1 interceptions, and 17 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 351 from 493 pass attempts, a 71% pass accuracy rate. Romelu Lukaku has won 88 of 259 total duels.
Discipline
Romelu Lukaku has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 47 fouls and winning 36.
About Romelu Lukaku
Romelu Lukaku is a 33-year-old forward playing for Napoli in the Serie A, representing Belgium. Romelu Lukaku is left-footed and wears the number 9 shirt. Born on 13 May 1993.
Most recent appearance
Romelu Lukaku's most recent match was away at Spain on July 8th. Napoli lost 2-1. Romelu Lukaku played 30 minutes with a match rating of 6.39.
Recent matches
- July 8th2-1 lossatSpain(30 mins, rating 6.39)
- February 20th1-4 winatUnited States(23 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.07)
- December 28th3-2 winvsSenegal(74 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.56)
- February 7th1-5 winatNew Zealand(5 mins, 1 goal, 1 assist, rating 7.82)
- July 1st0-0 drawvsIran(73 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.39)
Teammates at Napoli
Romelu Lukaku currently plays alongside Scott McTominay, Rasmus Højlund, Pasquale Mazzocchi, Stanislav Lobotka, Alessandro Buongiorno, Antonio Vergara, Billy Gilmour, Giuseppe Ambrosino, Matteo Politano, Luca Marianucci, Mathías Olivera, Rafa Marín, Nosa Edward Obaretin, Jens Cajuste, David Neres, Romelu Lukaku, Giovane, Frank Anguissa, Amir Rrahmani, Christian Garofalo, Nikita Contini, Miguel Gutiérrez, Jesper Lindstrøm, Cyril Ngonge, Leonardo Spinazzola, Alessio Zerbin, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Kevin De Bruyne, Noa Lang, Coli Saco, Lorenzo Lucca, Walid Cheddira, Vanja Milinković-Savić, Gennaro Iaccarino, Michael Folorunsho, Emanuele Rao, Lorenzo Sgarbi, Alisson Santos, Sam Beukema, Alex Meret and Luis Hasa at Napoli.