Talk:Romelu Lukaku

Neautrality, 20th December 2011
This article is neutral, no? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Cfcboy14 (talk • contribs) 15;53, 21 December 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from Chelsea111, 18 June 2011
change his current club to chelsea FC

Chelsea111 (talk) 18:21, 18 June 2011 (UTC)


 * It is consensus at WikiProject Football that a player signing is only official when the club he has signed for has confirmed it on its official website. Chelsea have not confirmed anything - his current club has said they are in talks with a number of clubs. The case of Sylvain Marveaux is reason enough why things should not be changed. He had a medical at Liverpool, and the next day he signed for Newcastle United. A player has not transferred until a fee is agreed, personal terms are agreed between the new club and the player, the player completes a medical successfully, the player signs a contract and the new club officially announces the signing. This one hasn't even got to the first stage yet. Zanoni (talk) 19:51, 18 June 2011 (UTC)

Hey update needed for 2016-2017 season national/F.A cup appearences and goals Lucyboy01 (talk) 16:24, 7 January 2017 (UTC)

Edit request from Pskibira, 16 July 2011
Lukaku is a subject of a 14 million pounds bid from arsenal who are rivaling Chelsea FC for his services. Pskibira (talk) 17:53, 16 July 2011 (UTC)

Pskibira (talk) 17:53, 16 July 2011 (UTC)


 * ❌ speculation is not reported on wikipedia.Monkeymanman (talk) 20:50, 16 July 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from AlexCowan1308, 7 August 2011
Put him as a Chelsea player, he has officially signed for Chelsea as of 7th August, all been confirmed.

AlexCowan1308 (talk) 14:57, 7 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: Not confirmed of fully transferred on either Chelsea or Anderlecht website as of this post Mr tim111 (talk) 16:55, 7 August 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from Keanosupremo2000, 8 August 2011
I would like to change this page because there isn't enough information.

Keanosupremo2000 (talk) 20:36, 8 August 2011 (UTC)


 * ❌. What would you specifically like to see changed? But you're right, the article is rather lacking. If you'd like to edit it yourself, you'd need to create an account and then become autoconfirmed, which takes a few days. This is because the page was semi-protected due to frequent vandalism. doom gaze   (talk)  20:45, 8 August 2011 (UTC)

middle name on google search
someone needs to edit the bio appearing on a google search of Lukaku. His middle name currently appears as "walla walla bing bang." I dont know how — Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.156.64.240 (talk) 02:44, 21 August 2013 (UTC)

Spelling
Should be "return to Chelsea" not "return from Chelsea"

Needs update
Needs update following super cup — Preceding unsigned comment added by 78.149.19.212 (talk) 07:52, 2 September 2013 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 20 August 2016
Lukaku played today. Please update his stats. If you don't have time please don't lock this page amd let someone amend it. Cheers.

220.241.108.109 (talk) 20:20, 20 August 2016 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. — Andy W. ( talk  · ctb) 06:01, 21 August 2016 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 23 August 2016
He played in the league game against West Brom on 20 August 2016.

http://www.evertonfc.com/fixtures/2010-to-2019/2016-2017/premier-league/west-brom-vs-everton/match?tab=report

Please update his career stats. Kindly unlock his page if you are not free to edit. Thanks.

220.241.108.111 (talk) 16:23, 23 August 2016 (UTC)
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format.  Varun FEB2003   I am Offline 11:44, 24 August 2016 (UTC)

-Please carefully check as soon as the page, thanks --87.20.22.59 (talk) 17:19, 7 November 2016 (UTC)

Update
So are you the only one who has access to this page? Lucyboy01 (talk) 18:32, 7 January 2017 (UTC)

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Semi-protected edit request on 6 July 2017
I want to add : 2017-18 Season : Romelu Lukaku was bought from Manchester United for a value of £75m. MartinGega (talk) 12:48, 6 July 2017 (UTC) More importantly, you have not cited reliable sources to back up your request, without which no information should be added to, or changed in, any article. - Arjayay (talk) 12:52, 6 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: as you have not requested a specific change in the form "Please replace XXX with YYY" or "Please add ZZZ between PPP and QQQ".


 * No hurry. If/when he is officially confirmed as a Man Utd player, it will be sourced and added. Spacecowboy420 (talk) 13:51, 7 July 2017 (UTC)

His statistics don't add up anymore. Pls Correct
The Total for the WBA/Everton periods are wrong. 110 matches should be 176, 53 goals should be 85, etc — Preceding unsigned comment added by Finniemc (talk • contribs) 08:27, 8 July 2017 (UTC)
 * The total is for his Everton spell, so it is correct. Mattythewhite (talk) 12:01, 8 July 2017 (UTC)
 * No, the totals for his Everton spell are not summed correctly. For example, under Premier League while playing for Everton, the table lists seasonal goal totals of 15, 10, 18 and 25. That adds up to 68, not 53. The same is true for other columns in that row. The totals for Appearances and Goals, under the WBA/Everton period, all exclude not only the WBA season but also the first Everton season (when he was on loan to the club). What is the justification for excluding appearances/goals recorded during a loan period? After all, the Everton page for the season in question (2013/14) does count those goals as Goals For the club. All official sources count those goals as Goals For Everton. It is illogical to say "Everton's goals for 2013/14 include those scored by Lukaku while he was on loan to the club, but the goals Lukaku scored in 2013/14 don't count for Everton because he was only on loan". Or: "The goals that Lukaku scored in 2013/14, while on loan to Everton, are counted as goals scored for the club, and they are counted as goals scored by the player, but they are not counted as goals scored by the player for the club." All official sources credit Lukaku with scoring those goals for Everton. Also, note that under FIFA regulations, a loan period that lasts one entire season or more, is in fact treated as a permanent transfer. AlistairLW (talk) 20:02, 23 July 2017 (UTC)
 * I think this might be one you should take to WP:FOOTY. – PeeJay 20:07, 23 July 2017 (UTC)
 * (ec) I think you misunderstand, I agree that the loan figures should be included. They were included when I wrote my comment above. Mattythewhite (talk) 20:08, 23 July 2017 (UTC)

When are the goalscoring stats going to be corrected, ie, the totals? — Preceding unsigned comment added by TinTin2018 (talk • contribs) 17:34, 18 February 2018 (UTC)

Changing the team he plays for
Since the Manchester United transfer has been confirmed, the ' currently playing for ' team should be charged to Manchester United Akshay7714 (talk) 11:37, 8 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Source? Mattythewhite (talk) 12:01, 8 July 2017 (UTC)

Its confirmed! Change now! DrRemish (talk) 13:31, 8 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Source? Mattythewhite (talk) 13:40, 8 July 2017 (UTC)

For everyone who's claiming the transfer is complete, please read the articles you saw properly. Manchester United have said they've agreed a fee with Everton, but Lukaku hasn't agreed a contract or passed a medical yet. – PeeJay 14:14, 8 July 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 9 July 2017
Lukaku Has Joined Manchester United And Need's To Be Corrected. SkittleBomb95 (talk) 11:21, 9 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Can you provide a source for that? All the sources I've seen say that United have agreed a fee, but that Lukaku hasn't signed a contract or passed a medical yet. – PeeJay 14:15, 9 July 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 10 July 2017
Adityathapliyal (talk) 00:35, 10 July 2017 (UTC)

This is wrong calculation: !colspan=2|Total!110!!53!!6!!6!!8!!4!!9!!8!!133!!71

This is correct: !colspan=2|Total!176!!85!!6!!6!!8!!4!!9!!8!!204!!104
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: The calculation you requested to change is an overall calculation from the player's time on one team. There is no need to add the other stats to this calculation. jd22292 (Jalen D. Folf) (talk) 16:18, 10 July 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 10 July 2017
Romelu Menama Lukaku (born 13 May 1993) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Manchester United and the Belgium national team. 49.191.15.64 (talk) 01:33, 10 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Eggishorn (talk) (contrib) 04:54, 10 July 2017 (UTC)

Squad Number
Lukaku is not going to have shirt number 10, he is going to use number 9. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.48.228.14 (talk) 16:49, 10 July 2017 (UTC)
 * How do you know what squad number he's going to have? He shouldn't have anything listed until United officially release their numbers for 2017/18. – PeeJay 17:05, 10 July 2017 (UTC)

For everyone claiming that Lukaku is going to use number 9, that is not official yet. He's spoken to Zlatan about succeeding him as United's number 9, but until the squad numbers for 2017/18 are released, nothing is official and nothing should be added here, not even if United's club shop accidentally leaks the info via their shirt printing service. It's not official until it's in black and white with the Premier League. – PeeJay 20:34, 10 July 2017 (UTC) Man Utd, Mourinho and Lukaku himself is saying that because he is a striker, he's going to wear shirt no 9!! Just look at Transfermarkt.com, where he's wearing #9! It's now confirmed by both Lukaku and his new club; He is wearing squad no 9! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.48.228.14 (talk) 10:49, 11 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Manchester United have not said anything about Lukaku's squad number. In fact, they've said that all numbers worn on tour are to be considered unofficial and may be altered by the time the season starts. I've heard what Lukaku said about talking to Zlatan about taking over as the club's number 9, but that's all, it's not official. As for Mourinho, you're going to have to link us to an article about that. And please don't link to Transfermarkt here, that website is not totally reliable. – PeeJay 11:46, 11 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Until we get an article like this on ManUtd.com, all squad numbers should be ignored. – PeeJay 12:55, 11 July 2017 (UTC)

Lukaku himself AND his new clubs manager says that Lukaku is wearing shirt number 9! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.48.228.14 (talk) 13:42, 11 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Can you please link to the interview where Mourinho says Lukaku will wear shirt number 9? I've seen Lukaku say he's spoken to Zlatan about taking over as number 9, but that's by no means official, especially when this article says explicitly that Lukaku's shirt number is still undecided. – PeeJay 13:51, 11 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Here is a link from Soccernet about Lukaku shirt #9! http://www.espnfc.com/story/3155654/romelu-lukaku-to-wear-no-9-shirt-at-united-with-zlatan-ibrahimovics-permission — Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.48.228.14 (talk) 13:59, 11 July 2017 (UTC)
 * I still don't see anything from Mourinho, as you claimed earlier. Furthermore, all ESPN is doing there is reporting that Lukaku spoke to Zlatan about wearing that shirt number. It doesn't say anything about whether he actually will or not, nor will we know whether he will or not until the Manchester United squad numbers are officially announced. Until then, no one has an official number, and the only reason we persist with numbers for players who were with the club last season is because it would be pointless to remove all the numbers only to have to reinstate most of them later. – PeeJay 14:20, 11 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Fine! Then let us wait until Man Utd confirmes what I'm telling you, that he's wearing number 9, exactly what he AND me is telling you now! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.48.228.14 (talk) 14:41, 11 July 2017 (UTC)
 * What's the problem with waiting? How can a player have a number if he hasn't been registered with one? He may say he wants number 9, Mourinho may even say he intends to give it to him, but until it's actually given, he doesn't have it. Thanks for your understanding. – PeeJay 15:23, 11 July 2017 (UTC)

When the player himself says that he already has chosen to wear shirt no 9 in his new club since that shirt is vacant and everything is all ready to edit on Wikipedia, then do it. Everyone in the press is already writing number 9 to Lukaku's profile, the shirt sale with "Lukaku" #9 is already on it's way. And you didn't wait for the club to register Cristiano Ronaldo as Real Madrid player using the squad number 9 in his first season. No you wrote Ronaldo as a Real Madrid player the same day he signed. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.48.228.14 (talk) 16:16, 11 July 2017 (UTC) And everone else has been putting his new number 9 on other Wikipedia pages on other languages, but not you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.48.228.14 (talk) 16:21, 11 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Look, you clearly don't understand the fact that he doesn't actually have a squad number right now. Whatever is being reported, he hasn't been registered with a number, so you shouldn't edit. Like I said, he can ask for the number all he wants, but until the paperwork is actually in, he doesn't have a number. – PeeJay 20:23, 11 July 2017 (UTC)

And now you edited so that he has got the shirt number 9. Now, was it that hard? You should have been listening to me all along, shouldn't you?
 * No, because it wasn't official until today. Until today, you were wrong because he didn't have a number. – PeeJay 16:26, 14 July 2017 (UTC)

It's hard admitting that I had right all the time, isn't it? Must be hard for you now that someone's it better than you, huh? You spoiled kid.
 * No, you were wrong until today. – PeeJay 19:56, 14 July 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 12 July 2017
Leartkerim7 (talk) 12:30, 12 July 2017 (UTC) number : 9
 * Numbers are not official until Manchester United say they are. – PeeJay 13:14, 12 July 2017 (UTC)

It has been official since he signed the personal contract with Man Utd!
 * That's not possible. Shirt numbers aren't included in contracts except in very special circumstances. – PeeJay 16:25, 14 July 2017 (UTC)

Many players have that clause in their contract: Raul Gonzales had it, Luis Ronaldo had it, Beckham had it, C. Ronaldo has it, Messi, Rooney has it +many other players. And Lukaku has that clause.
 * No he doesn't, don't talk shit. – PeeJay 19:55, 14 July 2017 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 15 July 2017 - upcoming season
The upcoming season should be changed from "2017-18" to 2017–18 to preserve consistency with the other named seasons found elsewhere in the article. 86.155.225.63 (talk) 11:10, 15 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Pictogram voting wait.svg Already done MOS:MDASH has already been applied to the article. jd22292 (Jalen D. Folf) (talk) 17:32, 15 July 2017 (UTC)

Edit Request
Slight scandal in the UK regarding this gent today when several papers misidentified him as a Muslim. He's a Christian according to this source. Maybe it should be added to avoid confusion in the future?

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/romelu-lukaku-british-tabloids-christian-black-devout-muslim-manchester-united-daily-mail-sun-a7862506.html — Preceding unsigned comment added by 95.144.32.30 (talk) 21:40, 30 July 2017 (UTC)
 * Done. Thanks. – PeeJay 07:33, 31 July 2017 (UTC)

Edit Request
Ahead of the 2017–18 season, Lukaku asked the permission of Zlatan Ibrahimović, who left the club during the summer, if he could take over from the Swede as Manchester United's number 9. (from the Lukaku's wikipedia article on Manchester United part)

Please change the bold words into him, please use the formal words for the information like this.

Thanks. – BPL2007 (talk) 03:44, 10 August 2017 (UTC)
 * Using "he" and "him" in quick succession could be quite confusing in this context. I don't think this needs changing. – PeeJay 07:02, 10 August 2017 (UTC)

Notorious Chant
Multiple news sources are reporting that MUFC fans have been heard singing an offensive song about Lukaku. Now, the details alleged in the text of the song may not be BLP-appropriate (or even accurate), but it's widely-enough known that it may bear mention. — Preceding unsigned comment added by DavidLeeLambert (talk • contribs) Revision as of 10:36, 19 September 2017 (UTC)

WBA's youngest Premier League goalscorer?
Is Lukaku West Bromwich Albion's youngest Premier League goalscorer? He was 19 years and 97 days old when he scored against Liverpool on 18 August 2012, slightly younger than Sam Field, who was 19 years and 204 days old when he scored in November 2017 against Newcastle. Not sure if there was anyone younger? If he is the youngest then it would be a good addition to the article, however I have yet to find a source that confirms or refutes this. --Jameboy (talk) 21:28, 20 February 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 5 April 2018
Romelu Lukaku is the worst signing Man Utd has ever made due to him having the worst touch in professional football, ridiculous price tag since he shouldn´t have been bought for any more than 3.00 million euros, he is a pathetic player with no technique and extremely poor soccer iq, he simply just is not close to a Man Utd quality player just sad sad imitation of a poor mans Shefki Kuqi. Laughable player with the worst first touch of any Man Utd player ever, just very sad embarrassing player. LukakuWasteOfSpace (talk) 21:53, 5 April 2018 (UTC)
 * ❌ this is just a rant. Nthep (talk) 22:00, 5 April 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 2 September 2018
Change 'goals for Manchester United' in 'Career Statistics' to 30, from 28 as an update. 182.69.10.172 (talk) 17:00, 2 September 2018 (UTC)
 * Appears to be Pictogram voting wait.svg Already done; please reopen this request with further details if it is not. &mdash; KuyaBriBri Talk 20:53, 2 September 2018 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 4 October 2018
I would like to add a summary of the very interesting comments Lukaku made before the 2018 World Cup in The Player's Tribune. The comments on his national are particularly important given the similar discussions around the French national team which won the competition. Thanks. Here is the link: https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/romelu-lukaku-ive-got-some-things-to-say Simeon.taks (talk) 11:00, 4 October 2018 (UTC)
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. &mdash; KuyaBriBri Talk 13:49, 4 October 2018 (UTC)

Romelu Lukaku
He equals Cristiano Ronaldo's record of scoring 6 goals in 3 games in grand style against PSG in a UCL comeback victory Edwin Perr (talk) 16:20, 11 March 2019 (UTC)
 * Pretty sure other players have scored that many goals in a three-game span before. Not sure what you're commenting for, tbh. – PeeJay 23:54, 11 March 2019 (UTC)

Honours
First of all I’m sorry for my unperfect english. In the “Honours section” there isn’t the FA Cup 2011-2012 that he has won with Chelsea. He played 1 match and so it’s a trophy for him. I’d like to add it in his palmares but the page is blocked at the moment. Precisione1982 (talk) 21:27, 8 August 2019 (UTC)
 * Did a bit of browsing as the edits were reverted. 3 articles: BBC, goal and eurosport. All sort of hint at the fact that although his club won, he himself turned away a medal. He seems to have been generally quite public regarding it. As a side note, can't find a photo of him with a FA Cup nor CL medal. Liamwpk (talk) 15:41, 12 August 2019 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 2 July 2021
Three international belgium games were invalidated by the FIFA, including against Luxembourg in 2014, when Lukaku scored a hat trick. Officially, he has 61 goals for 95 games. Klezmer45 (talk) 22:22, 2 July 2021 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 12 August 2021
Romelu Lukaku plays for Chelsea F.C 2600:1700:16E0:FD10:921:55FF:3FA6:E6E7 (talk) 05:38, 12 August 2021 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 12 August 2021 (2)
Squad number for Chelsea: 18 Thedinglad (talk) 17:59, 12 August 2021 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 22 August 2021
Romelu Lukaku has scored his first goal today. 2A02:C7F:B02A:5900:40D3:7412:44EF:8054 (talk) 16:15, 22 August 2021 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 22 August 2021 (2)
He's only made 1 appearance for Chelsea domestically since returning, not 2 like this article says. Change the 2 to a 1. TylenolPills (talk) 17:37, 22 August 2021 (UTC)

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Semi-protected edit request on 7 December 2022
Lukakas honour of winning the champions league with chelsea in 2012 is not mentioned 2407:AA80:15:8B58:F1A2:7144:9A48:72F6 (talk) 14:28, 7 December 2022 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: Lukaku played no part in the competition during that season. Kosack (talk) 14:30, 7 December 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 2 July 2023
Lukaku plays for Inter Milan now, not Chelsea. DenergyIsGud (talk) 13:25, 2 July 2023 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 10 November 2023
Lakaka is the name that fans name him 194.76.205.180 (talk) 20:28, 10 November 2023 (UTC)
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Semi-protected edit request on 17 June 2024
Under media and endorsements it states Lukaku is considered the world's best defender. This is wrong. It is not cited and he is a striker not a defender 185.31.155.113 (talk) 20:47, 17 June 2024 (UTC)


 * ✅ Thank you for noticing this! The statement has been speedy removed. ABG (Talk/Report any mistakes here) 00:06, 18 June 2024 (UTC)

Romelu Lukaku insists one 5 strikers worldItalic text Romelu-Lukaku-insists-one-5-strikers-world.html ==

Romelu Lukaku thinks that he is one of the best strikers in the world and should be named amongst the best strikers in the world along with Robert Lewandowski, Karim Benzema & Cristiano Ronaldo, but in reality he is average sub par striker, who might not even strike water while on a boat. He doesn't like it when the media reports that he is in good form after he scores. He wants them to report that he is one of the best strikers in the world. He has had so many easy & big chances missed that fans have labelled him Lakaka. PhilFoden69 (talk) 16:24, 26 June 2024 (UTC)