Jordan Zacharie Lukaku Menama Mokelenge (born 25 July 1994) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a left back for Italian club Lazio and the Belgium national team. He is the younger brother of Romelu Lukaku. Formed at R.S.C. Anderlecht, he made nine appearances for the first team before transferring to Oostende in 2013, where he became a regular player. He was signed by S.S. Lazio for €4 million in 2016. Lukaku made his senior international debut for Belgium in 2015, and was part of their squad at UEFA Euro 2016. Club career
Anderlecht
Like his older brother, Romelu, Jordan started his youth career at a young age at KFC Wintam, Boom FC and Lierse before joining Anderlecht in 2006, where he started his professional career. Despite interests from Premier League side Arsenal, Jordan signed his first professional contract with the club, keeping him until 2013. However, after appearing two matches at the start of the season, Jordan announced his desire to leave the club to get regular first team football. Oostende
Soon after playing in the Belgian Super Cup, Lukaku left Anderlecht to join Oostende on loan until the end of the season. With his contract expiring at Anderlecht at the end of the season, Lukaku joined Oostende on a permanent basis, signing a four-year contract. Lukaku's first game after signing for the club on a permanent basis came on 1 August 2014, playing his former club, Anderlecht, in a 2–0 loss. In his first permanent season at the club, Lukaku went on to make thirty appearances in all competitions. Lazio
With a hint from the club's pres, stating that he could leave the club in the summer, it was announced on 22 July 2016, he signed with Italian club Lazio for €4 million plus a reported €1 million in performance-related bonuses. Upon joining the club, Lukaku was given a number six shirt and was presented to the club several days later. International career
After previously representing Belgium U15, Belgium U16, Belgium U18 and Belgium U19, Jordan rejected a chance to play for DR Congo, in favor of playing for Belgium instead. It came after when Lukaku was called up by the national side in late-2011. Following his impressive performance at Oostende, Lukaku was called by the senior team for the first team. After being included for the a 24-man preliminary squad, Lukaku was selected for UEFA Euro 2016 squad, wearing shirt number 21. |
