Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Hugo Ekitike

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 14, 2026

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 and represents the France national team. Primarily a forward, Ekitike is known for his goal-scoring ability and contributions to the attacking play of his team.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2013: Joins Stade de Reims Academy

In 2013, Hugo Ekitike began his youth career at Cormontreuil FC before joining the academy at Stade de Reims.

July 2020: Signs First Professional Contract with Reims

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

October 2020: Senior Team Debut

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

2020: Ekitike Joins Reims Senior Squad

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

January 2021: Loan to Vejle Boldklub

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

September 2021: Scores Twice Against Nantes

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

2021: Loan Spell at Vejle Boldklub

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

January 2022: Rejects Transfer to Newcastle United

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

July 2022: Signed by Paris Saint-Germain on Loan

On 16 July 2022, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) announced the signing of Ekitike on a season-long loan with an option to buy for a reported fee of €35 million, including bonuses.

August 2022: PSG Debut

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

2022: Loan to Paris Saint-Germain

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

June 2023: Permanent Transfer to PSG

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

September 2023: Excluded From Champions League Squad

In September 2023, it was reported that Ekitike was excluded from the Champions League squad for the 2023–24 season.

2023: Permanent Transfer to Paris Saint-Germain

In 2023, Ekitike signed permanently for Paris Saint-Germain for a €28.5 million transfer fee.

February 2024: Loan to Eintracht Frankfurt

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

2024: Helped Frankfurt to 3rd place finish

By the end of the 2024-25 season, Ekitike helped Frankfurt to a 3rd-place finish in the Bundesliga.

April 2025: Europa League Goal

On 10 April 2025, Ekitike scored a long range strike in the Europa League quarter-finals first leg against Tottenham Hotspur.

July 2025: Signed by Liverpool

In July 2025, Ekitike was signed by Liverpool for a reported fee of €80 million (£69 million).

August 2025: First Call Up to French Senior Team

On 31 August 2025, Ekitike received his first call up to the French senior team, replacing the injured Rayan Cherki.

2025: Bundesliga Team of the Season

By the end of the 2024-25 season, Ekitike appeared in the 2024–25 Bundesliga Team of the Season.

2026: 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

On 5 September 2025, Hugo Ekitike made his senior international debut, in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Ukraine. On 13 November, Ekitike scored his first senior international goal in a 4–0 win over Ukraine to help guarantee France's place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.