Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has thrown his support behind Ademola Lookman for the 2024 Ballon d’Or, placing him ahead of other top contenders like Vinicius Jr, Jude Bellingham, Rodri, and Lamine Yamal. Lookman, who played a crucial role in Atalanta’s Europa League victory with a hat-trick in the final and contributed significantly to Nigeria’s silver medal at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, is one of 30 nominees for the prestigious award. Gasperini highlighted Lookman’s standout performances as deserving of the accolade, with the ceremony scheduled for October 28 in Paris.