Ademola, 27, has had an incredible season with Atalanta and the Nigerian national team, delivering outstanding performances that earned him this recognition. He was instrumental in Atalanta’s historic Europa League victory, scoring a hat-trick in the final to secure the club’s first European trophy and only the second major title in their history.
On the international stage, Ademola’s contributions were just as remarkable. He scored three key goals during Nigeria’s run to the final of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Despite Nigeria narrowly losing to Côte d’Ivoire in the final, Ademola’s impact throughout the tournament was undeniable.
