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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ReactionArne Slot press conference: Liverpool 2-0 Brighton, Salah, Ekitike and more. Read a full transcript from Arne Slot's press conference after Liverpool's 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield in the Premier League.
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NewsLiverpool's Player of the Match v Brighton revealed. Hugo Ekitike was voted Liverpool's Player of the Match for his decisive role in the 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion.
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ReactionHugo Ekitike: It has been a great week - let's continue like this. "Let's continue," said Hugo Ekitike after his two goals on Saturday made it back-to-back wins for Liverpool this week.
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Match reportHugo Ekitike double secures win for Liverpool over Brighton at Anfield. Two goals from Hugo Ekitike secured Liverpool a 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield in the Premier League.
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NewsHugo Ekitike reaction: Liverpool's draw at Leeds and returning to the scoresheet. Hugo Ekitike shared his frustration at Liverpool only leaving Leeds United with a point on Saturday night after a frantic 3-3 draw.
