Hugo Ekitike

Last updated

Hugo Ekitike
Hugo Ekitike (PSG 2023).jpg
Ekitike playing for Paris Saint-Germain in 2023
Personal information
Full name Hugo Ekitike
Date of birth (2002-06-20) 20 June 2002 (age 21)
Place of birth Reims, France
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) [1]
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 Eintracht Frankfurt
Number 11
Youth career
2008–2013 Cormontreuil FC
2013–2019 Reims
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2019–2021 Reims B 15 (6)
2020–2023 Reims 26 (10)
2021 → Vejle Boldklub (loan) 11 (3)
2022–2023 → Paris Saint-Germain (loan) 25 (3)
2023–2024 Paris Saint-Germain 1 (0)
2024 → Eintracht Frankfurt (loan) 10 (1)
2024– Eintracht Frankfurt 4 (3)
International career‡
2021–2022 France U20 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:00, 21 May 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14:08, 25 June 2023 (UTC)

Hugo Ekitike (or Ekitiké; born 20 June 2002) is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt.

Contents

Early life

Hugo Ekitike [2] was born on 20 June 2002 in Reims, Marne, [3] to a French father and a Cameroonian mother. [4]

Club career

Reims

On 12 July 2020, Ekitike signed his first professional contract with Reims. [5] He debuted with the senior team in a 3–1 Ligue 1 loss to Lorient on 17 October 2020. [6] On 29 January 2021, Ekitike joined Danish Superliga club Vejle Boldklub on loan for the rest of the season. [7]

On 26 September 2021, Ekitike scored Reims' second and third goals in a 3–1 win against Nantes, having come on as a substitute. [8] In the January 2022 transfer window, Ekitike rejected a potential transfer to Newcastle United. Reims president Jean-Pierre Caillot admitted that the club had received "very good offers" for Ekitike, but reiterated that "there is still a piece of history to write together". [9]

Paris Saint-Germain

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, bonuses included. [10] According to several sources, the purchase option in the deal was made mandatory. [11]

Ekitike made his PSG debut as a substitute in a 5–0 league win away to Clermont on 6 August 2022. [12] On 1 October, he made his first start for the club in a 2–1 league victory over Nice at the Parc des Princes. [13] Ten days later, Ekitike made his UEFA Champions League debut, coming on as a late-match substitute in a 1–1 home draw against Benfica. [14] On 13 November, he scored his first goal for Paris Saint-Germain in a 5–0 home win over Auxerre. [15] He finished the season with four goals and four assists in thirty-two matches, winning his first Ligue 1 title. [16] In June 2023, his transfer to PSG became a permanent deal worth €28.5 million plus €6.5 million in bonuses. [17] [18] In September 2023, it was reported that he was excluded from the Champions League squad for the 2023–24 season. [19]

Eintracht Frankfurt

On 1 February 2024, Ekitike signed for Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt on loan until the end of the season with a buy option. [20] He made his debut as a substitute in a 2–0 defeat away to FC Köln two days later. [21] On 19 April, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3–1 home victory over FC Augsburg. [22] On 26 April, the buy option in Ekitike's loan deal at Eintracht Frankfurt was activated, and he was transferred for a fee of €16.5 million. [23] He signed a deal until the end of the 2028–29 season. [24] The following day, Ekitike scored a goal in 2–1 defeat away to Bayern Munich, a right-footed strike from outside the box into the bottom-right corner of the net. [25]

International career

Ekitike was eligible to play for France because of his birth and through his father and for Cameroon through his mother. He is a youth international for France, having represented the France U20s. [26]

Career statistics

As of match played 18 May 2024 [27]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cup [lower-alpha 1] EuropeOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Reims B 2019–20 Championnat National 2 125———125
2020–21 Championnat National 221———21
2021–22 Championnat National 210———10
Total156———156
Reims 2020–21 Ligue 1 200000—20
2021–22 Ligue 1241021——2611
Total26102100—2811
Vejle Boldklub (loan) 2020–21 Danish Superliga 11300——113
Paris Saint-Germain (loan) 2022–23 Ligue 1253314 [lower-alpha 2] 000324
Paris Saint-Germain 2023–24 Ligue 110———10
Eintracht Frankfurt (loan) 2023–24 Bundesliga 101—2 [lower-alpha 3] 0—121
Eintracht Frankfurt2023–24Bundesliga43———43
Career total922652600010328

Honours

Paris Saint-Germain

France U20

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alphonse Areola</span> French footballer (born 1993)

Alphonse Francis Areola is a French professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club West Ham United and the France national team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Abdou Diallo</span> Footballer (born 1996)

Abdou-Lakhad Diallo, known as Abdou Diallo, is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Qatar Stars League club Al-Arabi. Born in France, he plays for the Senegal national team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kylian Mbappé</span> French footballer (born 1998)

Kylian Mbappé Lottin is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and captains the France national team. Regarded as one of the best players in the world, he is known for his dribbling, speed, and finishing. He will depart Paris Saint-Germain upon the expiration of his contract on 30 June 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Thilo Kehrer</span> German footballer (born 1996)

Jan Thilo Kehrer is a German professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ligue 1 club Monaco and the Germany national team. Mainly a centre-back, he can also play in either full-back position.

The 2018–19 season was Paris Saint-Germain Football Club's 46th professional season since its creation in 1970, and its 45th consecutive season in the top-flight of French football.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Colin Dagba</span> French footballer (born 1998)

Colin Obasanya Dagba is a French professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Ligue 1 club Auxerre, on loan from Paris Saint-Germain.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Randal Kolo Muani</span> French footballer (born 1998)

Randal Kolo Muani is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint Germain and the France national team.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Éric Junior Dina Ebimbe</span> French footballer (born 2000)

Éric Junior Dina Ebimbe, also known as Éric Dina Ebimbe and Junior Dina Ebimbe, is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt.

Luís Filipe Hipólito Reis Pedrosa Campos is a Portuguese football executive and former manager who works as Football Advisor for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain.

The 2020–21 season was Paris Saint-Germain F.C.'s 48th professional season and the club's 47th consecutive season in the top flight of French football. It was the club's 51st season in existence. In addition to the domestic league, Paris Saint-Germain participated in this season's editions of the Coupe de France, the Trophée des Champions, and the UEFA Champions League. Following the indefinite suspension of the Coupe de la Ligue, PSG did not compete in the tournament for the first time since 1995. The season covered the period from 24 August 2020 to 30 June 2021.

Édouard Oscar Michut is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Süper Lig club Adana Demirspor.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Timothée Pembélé</span> French footballer (born 2002)

Timothée Joseph Pembélé is a French professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL Championship club Sunderland.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Arnaud Kalimuendo</span> French footballer (born 2002)

Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga, known as Arnaud Kalimuendo, is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for Ligue 1 club Rennes.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021–22 Paris Saint-Germain F.C. season</span> 52nd season in existence of Paris Saint-Germain

The 2021–22 season was the 52nd season in the existence of Paris Saint-Germain F.C. and the club's 48th consecutive season in the top flight of French football. In addition to the domestic league, Paris Saint-Germain participated in this season's editions of the Coupe de France and the UEFA Champions League, having lost the Trophée des Champions for the first time in nine years.

Ethan Mbappé Lottin is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain.

Warren Zaïre-Emery is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the France national team.

The 2022–23 season was the 53rd season in the existence of Paris Saint-Germain F.C. and the club's 49th consecutive season in the top flight of French football. In addition to the domestic league, they participated in the season's editions of the Coupe de France and the UEFA Champions League, and secured an eleventh Trophée des Champions at the start of the season.

The 2023–24 season is the 54th in the history of Paris Saint-Germain and its 50th consecutive season in the top flight. The club is participating in Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, the UEFA Champions League, and the Trophée des Champions.

Pascal Georges Noha Lemina is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers, on loan from Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain. Born in Gabon, he has represented France at youth international level.

References

  1. ↑ "Hugo Ekitiké". Bundesliga. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  2. ↑ "Heking". Verif.com (in French). Retrieved 5 March 2023.
    "Hugo Ekitike". Verif.com (in French). Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  3. ↑ "Hugo Ekitike". L'Équipe (in French). Paris. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  4. ↑ https://www.ghgossip.com/hugo-ekitike-parents-meet-hugo-ekitikes-parents/
  5. ↑ "Premier contrat pro pour Hugo Ekitike ! | Stade de Reims". stade-de-reims.com.
  6. ↑ "Reims vs. Lorient – 17 October 2020 – Soccerway". Soccerway.
  7. ↑ Vejle Boldklub forstærker sig med Ligue 1-talent Archived 31 October 2021 at the Wayback Machine , vejle-boldklub.dk, 29 January 2021
  8. ↑ Oludare, Shina (26 September 2021). "Simon scores as Nantes lose to Ekitike's Reims". Goal (website). Retrieved 27 September 2021.
  9. ↑ "Hugo Ekitike: Newcastle move for Reims forward off". Sky Sports. 31 January 2022. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
  10. ↑ "Hugo Ekitiké signs with Paris Saint-Germain". Paris Saint-Germain F.C. 16 July 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  11. ↑ Aouna, Santi (16 July 2022). "PSG : option d'achat obligatoire pour Hugo Ekitike". Foot Mercato (in French). Retrieved 17 July 2022.
  12. ↑ "Debut for Ekitiké". Paris Saint-Germain F.C. 6 August 2022. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
  13. ↑ "Ligue 1 : première titularisation pour Ekitike avec le PSG, Mbappé remplaçant contre Nice". Le Figaro (in French). 1 October 2022. Retrieved 11 October 2022.
  14. ↑ "C1 - PSG Benfica : Les impressions d'Ekitike après le match". Planète PSG (in French). 12 October 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  15. ↑ Hunsley, James (13 November 2022). "PSG coasting to another Ligue 1 title! Mbappe among scorers but Mendes shines brightest as champions pulverise Auxerre".
  16. ↑ Paristeam (20 June 2023). "PSG : Hugo Ekitike, un contrat de 4 ans". Paristeam (in French). Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  17. ↑ Chochois, Alexandre (21 February 2023). "Mercato : le PSG dans l'obligation d'acheter Ekitike, si..." (in French). Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  18. ↑ Aouna, Santi (16 July 2022). "PSG : option d'achat obligatoire pour Hugo Ekitike". Foot Mercato  [ fr ] (in French). Retrieved 17 July 2022.
  19. ↑ Hawkins, Fabrice (6 September 2023). "PSG: Ekitike et Verratti officiellement écartés de la liste A de la Ligue des champions, Ethan Mbappé et Housni dans la liste B". RMC Sport (in French).
  20. ↑ "Eintracht Frankfurt sign Hugo Ekitiké". Eintracht Frankfurt. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  21. ↑ "FC Cologne vs. Eintracht Frankfurt". Soccerway. 3 February 2024. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  22. ↑ "PSG loanee Ekitiké scores winner as Eintracht Frankfurt beats Augsburg". Connecticut Post. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  23. ↑ Eintracht Frankfurt uses option to buy PSG striker Hugo Ekitiké following loan move
  24. ↑ "Francfort lève l'option d'achat pour Hugo Ekitike (PSG)". L'Équipe (in French). Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  25. ↑ "Bayern 2-1 Eintracht Fr.: results, summary and goals". AS.com. 27 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  26. ↑ "Foot : Ekitike et Lukeba promus chez les Espoirs". 9 November 2021.
  27. ↑ Hugo Ekitike at Soccerway. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
  28. ↑ "Paris Saint-Germain crowned French champions for the 11th time". EN.PSG.FR. 27 May 2023. Retrieved 1 July 2023.
  29. ↑ "Paris Saint-Germain win their 12th Ligue 1 title!". Paris Saint-Germain F.C. 28 April 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  30. ↑ Hugo Ekitike at the French Football Federation (in French)
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.