Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Hugo Ekitike

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Hugo Ekitike made an impact.

Hugo Ekitike is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward. He currently plays for Premier League club Liverpool. Details about his career, playing style, and statistics were not provided.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2013: Joins Stade de Reims Academy

In 2013, Hugo Ekitike joined the academy at Stade de Reims.

July 2020: Signs First Professional Contract with Reims

On July 12, 2020, Hugo Ekitike signed his first professional contract with Reims.

October 2020: Senior Team Debut for Reims

On October 17, 2020, Hugo Ekitike debuted with the senior team in a 3–1 Ligue 1 loss to Lorient.

2020: Ekitike joins Stade de Reims senior squad

In 2020, Hugo Ekitike, at the age of 18, began his professional career with Stade de Reims. He initially played for their reserves team before being called up to the senior squad.

January 2021: Loan to Vejle Boldklub

On January 29, 2021, Hugo Ekitike joined Danish Superliga club Vejle Boldklub on loan for the rest of the season.

September 2021: Goals Against Nantes

On September 26, 2021, Hugo Ekitike scored Reims' second and third goals in a 3–1 win against Nantes, having come on as a substitute.

2021: Loan Spell at Vejle Boldklub

In 2021, Hugo Ekitike had a loan spell at Vejle Boldklub.

January 2022: Rejection of Transfer to Newcastle United

In January 2022, Hugo Ekitike rejected a potential transfer to Newcastle United despite "very good offers" received by Reims.

July 2022: Signing with Paris Saint-Germain on Loan

On July 16, 2022, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) announced the signing of Hugo Ekitike on a season-long loan with an option-to-buy.

August 2022: PSG Debut

On August 6, 2022, Hugo Ekitike made his PSG debut as a substitute in a 5–0 league win away to Clermont.

2022: Loan Spell at Paris Saint-Germain

In 2022, Hugo Ekitike had a loan spell at Paris Saint-Germain, during which he won the Ligue 1 title and appeared in the UEFA Champions League.

June 2023: Permanent Transfer to PSG

In June 2023, Hugo Ekitike's transfer to PSG became a permanent deal worth €28.5 million plus €6.5 million in bonuses.

September 2023: Exclusion from Champions League Squad

In September 2023, Hugo Ekitike was reportedly excluded from the Champions League squad for the 2023–24 season.

2023: Permanent Transfer and Limited Appearances

In 2023, Hugo Ekitike's loan to Paris Saint-Germain became a full transfer. However, he only made one league appearance as a permanent player.

February 2024: Loan to Eintracht Frankfurt

On February 1, 2024, Hugo Ekitike signed for Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt on loan until the end of the season with a buy option. He made his debut for the club on February 3.

April 2024: Loan to Eintracht Frankfurt

In April 2024, Hugo Ekitike was sent on loan to Eintracht Frankfurt.

2024: Scored 15 goals in 33 league games

By the end of the 2024–25 season, Ekitike scored 15 goals in 33 league games. The club finished in 3rd place in the Bundesliga, securing a spot in the 2025–26 Champions League