Cody Gakpo Biography
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Biography
Cody Gakpo (born May 7, 1999) is a Dutch professional footballer who currently plays for Liverpool FC and the Netherlands national team as a winger.
| Cody Gakpo | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Cody Gakpo |
| Born | May 7, 1999 (age 27) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Footballer |
| Relationship Status | Single |
| Awards | PSV Eindhoven Player of the Year: 2020-2021 |
| Organization | Liverpool FC |
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Contact UsEarly Life
Gakpo was born on May 7, 1999 in Eindhoven, Netherlands, to Ghanaian parents. He started playing football at a young age and joined the youth academy at PSV Eindhoven at the age of 12.
Education
There is no information available about Gakpo’s education.
Career
- PSV Eindhoven (2017-2022): Gakpo made his professional debut for PSV on April 15, 2018, in a match against ADO Den Haag. He became a regular starter for the club in the 2019-2020 season, scoring 8 goals in 24 league appearances. In the 2020-2021 season, he scored 9 goals in 28 league appearances and was named PSV’s Player of the Year.
- Liverpool FC (2022-present): On August 31, 2022, Gakpo signed a five-year contract with Liverpool FC for a reported fee of €60 million. He made his debut for the club on September 10, 2022, in a match against Aston Villa.
- Netherlands national team (2021-present): Gakpo made his debut for the Netherlands national team on September 1, 2021, in a match against Norway. He scored his first international goal on October 7, 2021, in a match against Latvia.
Awards and Honors
- PSV Eindhoven Player of the Year: 2020-2021
- Eredivisie Young Player of the Month: November 2019, February 2020, October 2020
- KNVB Cup top scorer: 2020-2021