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 September.
The...
Date of birth
7 May 1999
Nationality
Dutch
Honours
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PreviewInternational fixtures: When and where Liverpool players are in action. See when and where Liverpool players are set to be on duty with their countries for the upcoming international matches.
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Reaction'A difficult afternoon' - Cody Gakpo's assessment of Liverpool's defeat at Brighton. Read Cody Gakpo's assessment of Liverpool's 2-1 defeat away at Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League.
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Q&ACody Gakpo interview: 50 goals landmark, improving performances and Anfield wish. Cody Gakpo believes Liverpool can end the season ‘in a good flow’ but knows performance levels must be raised.
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ReactionWhat Cody Gakpo felt was 'amazing' about Liverpool's win at Sunderland. Cody Gakpo saluted the defensive efforts from every Liverpool player in Wednesday night's 1-0 win at Sunderland in the Premier League.
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Listen nowPodcast: Slot, Wirtz, Gakpo and analysis from Sunderland 0-1 Liverpool. Hear interviews and analysis from Liverpool's Premier League win at Sunderland in our latest post-match podcast.
