Atalanta coach Gian Pero Gasperini has expressed elation at Ademola Lookman’s 14th-place end within the Balon d’Or rankings, however he believes the Nigerian couldn’t achieved it with out his teammates, Soccernet.ng reviews.

Lookman achieved a profession excessive on Monday, as he was ranked 14th within the Balon d’Or rankings. It was his first-ever nomination, and he completed above stars like Cole Palmer, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice, and others.

Lookman achieved this feat after am spectacular marketing campaign with Atalanta, when he registered 16 objectives and ten assists in 45 appearances. He was additionally excellent within the run-up to Nigerian’s last end on the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Atalanta coach Gasperini was clearly enthusiastic about his star man’s success, however he says Lookman wouldn’t have made the Balon d’Or rankings if not for his teammates.

“He (Lookman) already is aware of that he wouldn’t be right here if he didn’t have De Roon, Ederson, Djimsiti and that entire group behind him. It’s not assured that he would have carried out the identical factor had he been enjoying for a special group,” Gasperini informed Soccer Italia.

Subsequent up for Lookman is the CAF Awards. He is likely one of the nominees, and he’s odds on favorite to succeed Victor Osimhen.