Hugo Ekitike, forward - Liverpool FC
Hugo Ekitike
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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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NewsHugo Ekitike interview: 'Reaching a better level', Wirtz connection and France pride. Hugo Ekitike hopes to enhance an excellent start to the season in the weeks and months ahead, as Liverpool move into a busy run of games.
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Round-upInternationals: Ibrahima Konate helps France to victory as 11 Reds feature. Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate played a key role for France in a winning effort on Tuesday evening during the latest round of international fixtures.
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News'A pleasure' - Hugo Ekitike excited by Alexander Isak's arrival at Liverpool. Hugo Ekitike has admired Alexander Isak from afar and is excited to now be able to call Liverpool’s new No.9 a teammate.
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Round-upInternationals: Mohamed Salah scores and Hugo Ekitike debuts on Friday. Mohamed Salah scored while Hugo Ekitike made his senior debut for France in Friday’s international fixtures.
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Vote nowHugo Ekitike and Dominik Szoboszlai up for Premier League Player of the Month award. Hugo Ekitike and Dominik Szoboszlai have been nominated for the Premier League Player of the Month award for August.
