Cody Gakpo
Contract Until: Jun 30, 2028
Profile
Nationality
Netherlands
Jersey Number
18
Position
Attacker
Preferred Foot
right
Debut
Feb 25, 2018
Place of Birth
Eindhoven
Date of Birth
May 7, 1999
Age
26
Weight
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Height
193 cm
Career Summary
Form Index
| Season | League | Average Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2020/2021 | Eredivisie | 7.24 |
| 2021/2022 | Eredivisie | 7.67 |
| 2022/2023 | Premier League | 7.22 |
| 2022/2023 | Eredivisie | 8.5 |
| 2023/2024 | Premier League | 7.26 |
| 2024/2025 | Premier League | 7.16 |
Overall Average: 7.51
Total Seasons: 6
Player Traits
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Finishing | 84 |
| Dribbling | 81 |
| End Product | 59 |
| Creativity | 46 |
| Movement | 51 |
| Physicality | 70 |
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Cody Mathès Gakpo is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a center-forward or attacking midfielder for Premier League champions Liverpool, and the Netherlands national team. Coming from PSV's academy, the Dutchman has quickly established himself as one of the most dependable forwards for the Merseyside club.
In his childhood, he often found himself at the special spot of PSV Phillips Stadium, and he was mesmerized by the legends of football. At the International stage, he has represented the Netherlands from the under-18 to under-21 level. Gakpo made his senior team debut at UEFA Euro 2020.
Cody Mathes Gakpo, born on 7th May 1999, in Eindhoven, Netherlands, is a 24-year-old footballer. His heritage is a combination of Togolese and Dutch from his mother, Ank Gakpo and his father Johnny Gakpo. Cody’s athletic parents set the foundation for a sports-centered household. Do you know the nickname of Gakpo in the world of football? Well, it is ‘Ein Tovenaar’. Let’s start to explore the insights into the early days, football journey, net worth, and career of Gakpo.
Playing Position | Left-Winger |
|---|---|
Weekly Salary | $160k |
Net Worth | $25 million (Approx.) |
Parents | Johnny Gakpo (Father), Ank Gakpo (Mother) |
Girlfriend | Noa van der Bij |
Children | Samuël Seth Gakpo |
Endorsements | Puma, LG |
Cody’s connection to a football game started when he was four years old. His innate skill in the game was evident and indicated his promising future in the world of football. At a young age, Cody kick-started his footballing adventures with a local football club named EVV Eindhoven.
In his hometown, Stratum, Cody often practiced friendly matches with his siblings. When he was six years old, he aced the PSV trials which helped him to secure a spot in the prestigious academy. In the 2007-08 season, young Cody contributed to the winning of the F1 team of PSV.
Initially, he showcased his prowess as a forward on the team. As a child, he always loved the company of Sidney Cakpo, his eldest brother and the most protective person in his life. Cody’s brothers, Sidney and Ducferre, have pursued a professional football journey, which also inspired him to advance in the game.
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Currently, Cody Gakpo net worth is around $25 million. The Dutch forward was making $300k annually during his time with PSV from 2017 to 2022. But his salary hiked from $300k to $8.3 million when he signed a contract deal with the English Premier League giants, Liverpool, in 2023.
The Dutch currently earns a weekly salary of $160k at Liverpool with an annual salary amounting to $8.3 million. Gakpo's current contract expires in June 2028. Before coming to England, he used to earn $1.2 million annually.
Salary | Season | Team |
|---|---|---|
$8.3 million | 2025-26 | Liverpool |
$8.3 million | 2024-25 | Liverpool |
$8.3 million | 2023-24 | Liverpool |
$8.3 million | 2022-23 | Liverpool |
$1.2 million | 2021-22 | PSV |
$300k | 2020-21 | PSV |
$300k | 2019-20 | PSV |
$300k | 2018-19 | PSV |
$300k | 2017-18 | PSV |
To sharpen his skills and tactical understanding, his link with former Dutch player Mark van Bommel played a crucial role. Gakpo, who is typically used on the left wing, frequently cuts inside with his right foot to take up a more central attacking position. He then uses his speed and dribbling abilities to attack opponents until he finds a gap where he may try to score. He is comfortable with both of his feet as he continues to score goals with both of them. His shot accuracy is one of the strong points of his game.
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Cody Partner's girlfriend is Noa van der Bij. They have been dating since at least December 2020. Noa is a model and works as a junior booker for Cachet Models. She completed her studies in management at Avans University of Applied Sciences. She is active on social media, with over 47,000 followers on Instagram. They also have a son named Samuël Seth Gakpo, born in May 2024.
His scoring performance along with senior players in the senior team helped to clinch coveted titles like “Johan Cruyff Shield” and “Eredivisie”. It is to be noted that he played an important role in achieving victory in the 2022 KNVB Cup for PSV. He was named the Dutch Footballer of the Year in the 2021–2022 season after tallying 21 goals in 47 games across all competitions. With Liverpool, he won the coveted Premier League title in the 2024/25 season.
PSV | Eredivisie: 2017–18 |
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Liverpool | EFL Cup: 2023–24 Premier League: 2024–25 |
Individual | Dutch Footballer of the Year: 2021–22 |
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