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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NewsInternationals: Wins for Hugo Ekitike and Giorgi Mamardashvili. Hugo Ekitike and Giorgi Mamardashvili were involved in victories for their countries on Sunday.
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NewsRound-up: Hugo Ekitike scores for France during Thursday's internationals. Hugo Ekitike scored for France during Thursday’s round of international fixtures.
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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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NewsAlisson Becker and Hugo Ekitike injury update. Arne Slot has offered an update on the injuries of Alisson Becker and Hugo Ekitike.
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Reaction'We did a great job' - Hugo Ekitike on victory over Galatasaray. Hugo Ekitike praised a 'great job' from Liverpool as they reached the Champions League quarter-finals with a 4-0 win over Galatasaray.
