Name: Romelu Lukaku

Full name: Romelu Menama Lukaku Bolingoli

Date of birth: May 13, 1993

Place of birth: Antwerp, Belgium

Nationality: Belgian

Position: Striker / Centre-forward

Current (club as of last update): At the time of my last update (June 2024), Romelu Lukaku was playing for AS Roma in Serie A on loan from Chelsea; please verify current club if needed, as transfers can occur.

National team: Belgium (senior team)

Belgium career highlights & records:

• Belgium senior debut: August 12, 2010.
• All-time leading scorer for Belgium: Romelu Lukaku holds the record for most goals scored for the Belgian national team, surpassing previous records. (Check most recent tallies for exact totals.)
• Major tournaments: Represented Belgium at multiple major tournaments including UEFA European Championships (EURO 2016, EURO 2020/2021) and FIFA World Cups (2014, 2018, 2022).
• 2018 FIFA World Cup: Key member of Belgium’s squad that finished third, contributing important goals and performances throughout the tournament.

Club career (summary):

• Youth: Anderlecht youth academy.
• Anderlecht (Belgium): Broke through as a teenager, earning attention across Europe.
• Chelsea (England): First signed in 2011; spent multiple spells with Chelsea across his career.
• West Bromwich Albion (England): Loan spell in 2012–2013 where he gained Premier League experience.
• Everton (England): Permanent move in 2014, developed into a prolific Premier League striker.
• Manchester United (England): Signed in 2017, where he continued to score regularly in the Premier League.
• Inter Milan (Italy): Joined in 2019; had an especially prolific 2020–21 season, helping Inter win the Serie A title and finishing as one of Europe’s top scorers.
• Chelsea return and subsequent loan(s): Returned to Chelsea in 2021 for a club-record fee and later had loan moves, including to Inter and AS Roma.

Style of play: Powerful, physical centre-forward with strong hold-up play, excellent finishing with both feet and head, effective at occupying defenders, and capable of dropping to link play as well as leading the line as a primary goalscorer.

Awards & recognitions (selection):

• Belgium’s all-time top scorer (record-holder).
• Serie A Top Scorer contender and key part of Inter Milan’s 2020–21 Scudetto-winning side.
• Multiple Player of the Month and club-level scoring awards across leagues.

Personal notes: Born to a family of Congolese descent, Lukaku has been influential both on and off the pitch, and is known for his strong personality and leadership in the Belgium squad.

Data accuracy: The information above reflects known facts up to mid-2024. For the absolute latest club, transfers, caps and goal totals, please consult an up-to-date sports database or the official club/national team sources.