Career Timeline of Roger Lukaku: Major Achievements and Milestones

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Roger Lukaku

Discover the career path of Roger Lukaku, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Roger Lukaku is a Congolese former professional footballer who played as a forward. He had a career playing for clubs like KV Oostende, KV Mechelen, and Germinal Ekeren. Most notably, he is the father of prominent professional footballers Romelu Lukaku and Jordan Lukaku.

June 1967: Roger Lukaku's Birth in Zaire

On June 6, 1967, Roger Lukaku was born in Zaire. He began his football career with Vita Sports before joining Africa Sports d'Abidjan.

1990: Started Playing in Belgium

In 1990, at the age of 23, Roger Lukaku began his career in Belgium with FC Boom, a Belgian Second Division club.

1992: Promotion to the Belgian First Division

In 1992, Roger Lukaku achieved promotion to the Belgian First Division with FC Boom.

1993: Moved to RFC Seraing

In 1993, after FC Boom was relegated, Roger Lukaku moved to RFC Seraing.

1994: Played for Zaire in the 1994 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Rounds and African Cup of Nations

In 1994, Roger Lukaku played for the Zaire national team in the FIFA World Cup qualifying rounds and participated in the African Cup of Nations finals.

1996: Participated at the 1996 African Cup of Nations Finals

In 1996, Roger Lukaku participated at the African Cup of Nations finals.

1996: Played for Gençlerbirliği

In 1996, Roger Lukaku played for Turkish side Gençlerbirliği but returned to Belgium after one season to play for KV Mechelen.

1998: Played for KV Oostende

In 1998, Roger Lukaku changed clubs and played for Belgian First Division side KV Oostende.

1999: Stopped Playing Professional Football

In 1999, after the relegation of KV Oostende, the 32-year-old Roger Lukaku stopped playing professional football but continued to play in lower divisions.

2006: Played for KGR Katelijne

In 2006, Roger Lukaku played for KGR Katelijne in the lower divisions.

2007: Finished Playing Career

In 2007, Roger Lukaku finished his playing career at KGR Katelijne.