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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NewsHistorical quirk revealed about Hugo Ekitike's first six Liverpool goals. A goalscoring quirk produced by Hugo Ekitike has been confirmed as a first in Liverpool FC history.
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Reaction'Special' - Hugo Ekitike describes Frankfurt return with Liverpool. Hugo Ekitike shared his feelings about a ‘special’ experience as he returned to Eintracht Frankfurt with Liverpool on Wednesday night.
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Match reportLiverpool respond with 5-1 win at Eintracht Frankfurt in Champions League. Liverpool returned to winning ways by beating Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 away from home in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
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NewsArne Slot on Eintracht Frankfurt challenge, Hugo Ekitike return and line-up plans. Arne Slot spoke of the importance of Liverpool rising to expectations when they take on Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
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News'I knew Hugo's quality but he has been so good so quick'. Former Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse has been delighted to see the speed of compatriot Hugo Ekitike's impact at the club this season.
