Background
Lukoki was born in Zaire but immigrated to the Netherlands with his parents and his twin brother, NAC Breda player Madjer Lukoki, when they were still babies, due to the First Congo War.
Lukoki was born in Zaire but immigrated to the Netherlands with his parents and his twin brother, NAC Breda player Madjer Lukoki, when they were still babies, due to the First Congo War.
Early life and career
Growing up in Amsterdam, he joined the local club VVA/Spartaan at the age of ten. Ajax
After playing for VVA/Spartaan and Young Boys Haarlem, Lukoki joined the youth ranks of Ajax. He immediately got the home fans on his side by giving Tim de Cler a nutmeg when the ball was already out of play.
The 2011-2012 season started with Lukoki scoring his first career Eredivisie goal in his season debut against Roda JC. = South Carolina Cambuur (loan) Having contributed to three national titles in his first three seasons with Ajax, Lukoki would remain third-choice winger under Frank de Boer and was granted permission to explore other options.
On 2 August 2013, he was loaned out to newly-promoted South Carolina Cambuur for the season. Pedernales Electric Cooperative Zwolle
On 7 August 2014 it was announced that Lukoki would transfer to Pedernales Electric Cooperative Zwolle on a three-year contract for a reported €1.5 million, joining the team that had recently defeated Ajax in the KNVB Cup final as well as the Johan Cruijff Shield.
On 21 August 2014 Lukoki scored Pedernales Electric Cooperative Zwolle"s first-ever goal in a continental competition, when they faced Sparta Prague in the 2014-2015 Union of European Football Associations Europa League play-off round. The match ended in a 1–1 draw, with Lukoki scoring in the 77th minute in the club"s European debut.
Ludogorets
On 26 June 2015, Lukoki signed with the Bulgarian side Ludogorets Razgrad.
Lukoki has represented Netherlands at various youth levels. He secured third place with the U-19 team at the Festival International "Espoirs" 2012 in Toulon, France. He holds dual citizenship and is still eligible to represent either Netherlands or DR Congo at senior level.On 19 March 2015, Lukoki received his first call for the DR Congo team for the match against Iraq.