Cody Gakpo, forward - Liverpool FC
Liverpool FC added the reigning Dutch Footballer of the Year to their squad with the signing of versatile forward Cody Gakpo in January 2023.
Gakpo set out on his journey towards the professional game by trialling with PSV Eindhoven at the age of six, beginning a development that would see him blossom into a leading figure for club and country.
Having progressed all the way through the Eredivisie side's youth ranks, a first chance to represent the team he supported as a boy at senior level arrived in February 2018 with a brief substitute appearance against Feyenoord in league action.
The special moment of his maiden goal for PSV came later in the same year, with Gakpo opening the scoring in a 4-0 Dutch cup victory away at Excelsior Maassluis in the Septembe...
Date of birth
7 May 1999
Nationality
Dutch
Honours
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NewsCody Gakpo set to return to Liverpool squad for West Ham trip. Cody Gakpo is set to return to Liverpool's squad for Saturday's trip to West Ham United.
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NewsJürgen Klopp on Cody Gakpo absence against Everton. Jürgen Klopp has explained the reason behind Cody Gakpo's absence for Liverpool's Premier League fixture against Everton.
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Match14 pre-Man Utd stats: Gakpo and Konate on cusp of LFC landmarks. Check out 14 interesting statistics ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League trip to Manchester United on Sunday afternoon.
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ReactionCody Gakpo: Everyone is eager to show their quality and contribute. Cody Gakpo described the shared collective determination within the squad to make contributions, after Liverpool ground out a 3-1 win over Sheffield United.
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Match reportLiverpool regain top spot with Anfield victory over Sheffield United. Liverpool returned to the top of the Premier League table with a 3-1 victory over Sheffield United at Anfield on Thursday night.