A little-known Nigerian striker, Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare, is making waves in the Belgian Jupiler Liga, outshining more prominent Nigerian players like Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen in terms of goal contributions.
Ademola Lookman has been directly involved in 11 goals in the Italian Serie A so far this season. Interestingly, Arokodare has more goal involvement than the forward in European Top-10 league within the period according to Transfermarkt.
Arokodare was on target two more times in September. However, the former Amiens of France striker had to wait until October before making his first Belgian Jupiler League assist of the 24/25 season. In fact, he scored twice and was the provider in as many games to bring his involvement tally to four within the month. Having featured in 3 top-flight matches in November, the Nigerian star has two direct contributions. Furthermore, no player has been involved in more goal contributions than Tolu in Belgium’s first tier within the period.
Contrastingly, Lookman had a two-goal contribution when he made his first Serie A appearance of the season. The Atalanta star completed three direct goal contributions in as many matches during September. In October, the London-born forward hit five involvements in goals contribution. His best output of the period came when he netted twice with two assists in the 6-1 win over Hellas Verona on match day 9. The Super Eagles attacker got his most recent goal in the Italian Serie A on November 24th. His 75th-minute strike in the clash helped to complete a 3-1 win over Parma.
Overall, Lookman has played 11 times for Atalanta out of 13 games, missing two and on the bench against Inter Milan.
Arokodare’s impressive form
The 24-year-old Genk striker has been directly involved in 12 goals in the Belgian Jupiler Liga this season, with 9 goals and 3 assists in 15 games. His impressive form has positioned him as the top contender for the Jupiler League Golden Boot.
Lookman and Osimhen Trail Behind
Ademola Lookman, who plays for Atalanta in the Italian Serie A, has been directly involved in 11 goals this season, with 7 goals and 4 assists in 11 games. Victor Osimhen, who recently moved to Galatasaray, has 8 goal involvements, with 6 goals and 2 assists in 7 games.
Other Nigerian players in Europe
Victor Boniface has scored 6 goals and provided 1 assist in 10 games for Bayer Leverkusen in the German Bundesliga. Victor Moses has 7 goal involvements, with 3 goals and 4 assists in 10 games for Nantes in the French Ligue 1. Alex Iwobi has 5 goal involvements, with 3 goals and 2 assists in 10 games for Fulham in the English Premier League.
Arokodare’s Rise To Prominence
Arokodare’s impressive form has not gone unnoticed, and he is slowly becoming a household name in Nigerian football circles. His ability to score goals and provide assists has made him a valuable asset to his team, and he will be looking to continue his impressive form in the coming weeks.
Tolu Arokodare’s impressive goal contributions in the Belgian Jupiler Liga have made him the leading Nigerian player in European leagues this season. His form will be closely watched by Nigerian football fans, and he will be hoping to continue his impressive form in the coming weeks.
