Jody Lukoki was a Congolese-Dutch footballer who most recently played as a winger for FC Twente and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Recently, his death news has been circulating all over the media.
Obituary: Former Ajax Star Jody Lukoki Died- Death Cause
Jody Lukoki, a DR Congo international who began his professional career with Ajax, has died at the age of 29. Lukoki has also played for PEC Zwolle, Bulgarian club Ludogorets, and Turkish club Yeni Malatyaspor, and is currently on the books of FC Twente in the Netherlands.
“This unfortunate occurrence has shocked and emotionally moved the club,” read a statement on the FC Twente website. “FC Twente expresses its condolences to his family and wishes them strength as they cope with this tragic loss.” The cause of Lukoki’s death has yet to be determined.
Jody Lukoki Age, Family, and Early Life
Jody Lukoki was 29 years old. He was born on 15 November, 1992 in Kindu, Zaire. Due to the First Congo War, he immigrated to the Netherlands with his parents and twin brother, NAC Breda player Madjer Lukoki, at an early age.
He joined the local club VVA/Spartan when he was eleven years old while growing up in Amsterdam. He has been featured on Wikipedia but his personal life hasn’t been revealed much.
We will update this section as soon as more information regarding him are available on the media.
Jody Lukoki Career, What was his profession?
Lukoki joined Ajax’s youth divisions after playing for VVA/Spartan and Young Boys Haarlem. On 19 January 2011, he made his first team debut in a 2–0 home win over Feyenoord, replacing Lorenzo Ebecilio in the 80th minute. Lukoki would remain the third-choice winger under Frank de Boer, despite having contributed to three national titles in his first three seasons with Ajax. He was given liberty to explore other options. He was loaned out to newly promoted SC Cambuur for the season on August 2, 2013.
Lukoki signed a three-year contract with PEC Zwolle on August 7, 2014, for a reported €1.5 million, joining a squad that had recently defeated Ajax in the KNVB Cup final as well as the Johan Cruijff Shield.
Lukoki joined Bulgarian club Ludogorets Razgrad on June 26, 2015. In the 2016-17 UEFA Champions League second qualifying round matches against Mladost Podgorica, the Congolese scored three goals. On November 26, 2016, he scored his first league goal in a match against Botev Plovdiv.
Lukoki signed a two-year contract with Turkish club Yeni Malatyaspor in July 2020. Lukoki has represented the Netherlands at several levels of youth. At the Festival International ‘Espoirs’ 2012 in Toulon, France, he finished third with the U-19 team. He was a dual citizen who could represent either the Netherlands or the Democratic Republic of Congo at the senior level. Lukoki was called up to the DR Congo team for the match against Iraq on March 19, 2015, and got his first cap in the game.
Which school and college did he go to?
Currently, we don’t have much information regarding his educational journey.
Jody Lukoki Net Worth, How much does he earn?
The net worth of Jody is estimated to be around $3 – $5 Million.
Jody Lukoki Girlfriend, What about his relationship?
He seems to have a child. However, there is no any record regarding his marital status.
Is he available on any kind of social media platform?
Jody is available on Instagram and Twitter. He has 19.5K+ followers on his Instagram and 17.4K+ followers on his Twitter.
Body Appearance of Jody Lukoki’s Height, Weight
| Height | Feet: 5 Feet 8 Inch Meter: 1.73 m Centimeter: 173 cm |
| Hair color | Bald |
| Eye color | Black |
| Weight | N / A |
| Body type | Fit |
| Sexual orientation | Straight |
Interesting facts about Jody Lukoki’s which you should be known
| Nationality | Congolese-Dutch |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Zodiac sign | N / A |
| Relationship Status | N / A |
| Children | N / A |
| Spouse | N / A |