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...

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