Away from Benfica, Dodi Lukebakio longs for the past | OneFootball

Dodi Lukebakio took to social media to show that he remains connected to the club where he began his career. The Benfica winger shared a photo of Anderlecht’s facilities, accompanied by an emotional emoji and a heart, in a post that quickly caught the attention of the fans.

The player wearing Benfica’s number 11 shirt is preparing to join up with the Belgium national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, but used the last few days of his break to return to the club where he took his first steps in football. It was at Anderlecht that Lukebakio completed his development and made his senior debut, in the 2015/16 season.

After his spell at the historic Belgian club, the international forward went on to gain experience in France, England, Germany and Spain before joining Benfica. Now firmly established in European football, Dodi Lukebakio showed that his emotional bond with the club that launched his professional career remains intact.

where he reflected on his first season at Benfica. In an emotional statement, the winger lamented the injuries he suffered throughout the campaign and promised that in 2026/27 he will give everything for the Lisbon club.

In the 2025/26 season, playing for Benfica and Sevilla, Dodi Lukebakio - valued at 20 million euros - made 25 official appearances: 17 in Liga Portugal Betclic, four in the Champions League, two in La Liga, one in the Portuguese Cup and one in the League Cup.

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