Hugo Ekitike, France footballer: Profile, Career, News & Videos

Hugo Ekitike is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Liverpool and the France national team.

Ekitike began his professional career at 18 with Stade de Reims, playing for their reserves team before being called up to the senior squad in 2020. Between 2021 and 2022, Ekitike had loan spells at Vejle Boldklub and Paris Saint-Germain, winning the Ligue 1 title and appearing in the UEFA Champions League. His loan became a full transfer in 2023, however he only made one league appearance as a permanent player.

Ekitike was sent on loan to Eintracht Frankfurt in April 2024, joining the club on a permanent basis later that year. During his only full season at Frankfurt, Ekitike scored 15 goals in 33 league games, finished 7th-place in the Bundesliga, and appeared in the 2024–25 Bundesliga Team of the Season. In July 2025, he was signed by Liverpool for a reported fee of €80 million (£69 million).

Ekitike has represented France as a youth international player, appearing for the under-20 and under-21 sides.