Why I like Nigeria’s Lookman more than Napoli’s Kvaratskhelia – Retired Brazilian striker

Over the years, many football players have switched nationalities due to lack of opportunities at the international level

Some of them have been triumphant in their decisions while others have been complete flops. Among the successful ones is Italy and Napoli's new star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who recently switched nationality from representing Georgia to playing for Italy at the International level.

However, retired Brazilian legend Denilson De Oliveira Araújo, believes that Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman is a better player than Napoli’s Kvaratskhelia despite playing for a team that is not as strong as Napoli

The Brazilian stated this during his analysis of the two players ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash between Tottenham and Napoli.

Ademola Lookman and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are two of the most exciting young attackers in Europe at the moment

Both players have been in excellent form for their respective clubs this season, and they will be key players for their teams in the Champions League.

However, Lookman started his career in England and came through the youth ranks at Charlton Athletic.

He signed for Everton in 2017, but after failing to break into the first team, he went on loan to RB Leipzig, Fulham, and Leicester City.

He joined Atalanta in 2021, and after scoring 13 goals in Serie A last season, he joined Leicester City on loan in January 2023.

Meanwhile, Kvaratskhelia started his career in Georgia before joining Dinamo Batumi in 2017.

He moved to Rubin Kazan in 2019 and spent three seasons there before joining Napoli in 2022.

He has been a revelation in Italy, scoring 10 goals in 21 Serie A games this season.

Both players are still relatively young, and they have the potential to become world-class players

Lookman is a quick and skillful winger who is capable of beating defenders with ease.

He is also a good finisher, and he has scored some important goals for his clubs.

Kvaratskhelia is a more versatile player who can play as a winger, attacking midfielder, or second striker.

He is a very creative player, and he has a good eye for goal.

However, Denilson believes that Lookman is a better player than Kvaratskhelia at the moment

He said, “Lookman is a more complete player than Kvaratskhelia.”

“He is better at dribbling, passing, and shooting.”

“He also has more experience playing at a high level.”

It will be interesting to see how the two players perform in the Champions League this season

Napoli is one of the favorites to win the competition, and Kvaratskhelia will be key to their success.

Lookman will be hoping to help Tottenham cause an upset, and he will be looking to prove that he is one of the best young players in Europe.

Only time will tell who is the better player, but Denilson’s comments are sure to add fuel to the fire

It will be fascinating to watch the two players go head-to-head in the Champions League.