Hugo Ekitike, forward - Liverpool FC
Liverpool won the race to sign one of Europe's most exciting forwards when Hugo Ekitike joined the club in the summer of 2025.
The sought-after French attacker arrived as a new option for Arne Slot's reigning Premier League champions, agreeing a long-term contract to seal a transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt.
Born in Reims, he started out in football with nearby Cormontreuil FC before signing for the academy of his hometown club in 2013.
Ekitike's abilities stood him out as a notable talent during his advancement up through the age groups of Stade de Reims, and he was awarded a first professional contract in the summer of 2020.
His senior debut for the club came in October of the same year, before a loan move to Danish Superliga side Vejle Boldklub was arranged fo...
Date of birth
20 June 2002
Nationality
French
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NewsLFC fitness update: Alisson Becker, Hugo Ekitike, Joe Gomez and Florian Wirtz. Alisson Becker is set to return for Liverpool this weekend, while Florian Wirtz could also be back in training ahead of the clash with West Ham United.
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NewsHugo Ekitike injury update. Hugo Ekitike came off during Liverpool's defeat by PSV Eindhoven due to a back complaint, Arne Slot confirmed.
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Interview'I believe we'll improve' - Hugo Ekitike assesses Liverpool's upcoming run. Hugo Ekitike feels certain Liverpool can build a run of momentum in the coming weeks, but knows a packed fixture schedule will present its own demands.
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Round-upInternationals: Konate captains France, Szoboszlai and Kerkez suffer late defeat. Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate captained France to victory against Azerbaijan during Sunday's World Cup qualifying fixtures.
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Round-upInternationals: Hugo Ekitike scores first senior goal as France qualify for the World Cup. Hugo Ekitike scored his first senior international goal as France confirmed their qualification for the World Cup on Thursday.
