Cody Gakpo: Bio, Age, Salary, Stats, Playing Style, Partner & Net Worth

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Cody Gakpo Early Life

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 in the team.

Cody Gakpo Club Career

Do you know the nickname of Gakpo in the world of football? Well, it is ‘Ein Tovenaar’ (A Wizard).

On 25th February 2018, Cody Gakpo marked a milestone in his life by becoming a professional football player. To sharpen his skills and tactical understanding, his link with former Dutch player, Mark van Bommel, played a crucial role. The efforts of Cody Gakpo provided fruitful results in the 2019-20 season when he made headlines in the Eredivisie.

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 getting victory in the 2022 KNVB Cup for PSV by winning 2-1 against Ajax.

Gakpo’s Contract with Liverpool

With a new chapter of his life in the English Premier League (EPL), Cody Gakpo agreed to a contract with Liverpool club on 28th December 2022. On January 7, 2023, he started his first game for the team in a 2-2 FA Cup third-round match at Anfield against Wolves. In a 2–0 Merseyside derby league victory over Everton on February 13, Gakpo scored his first goal for Liverpool. Cody Gakpo jersey number is 18.

Cody Gakpo Injury

Cody Gakpo got hurt playing against Manchester United. He twisted his ankle at Old Trafford when he came off the bench to substitute Mohamed Salah during the second half of the game.

Cody Gakpo’s EPL Stats

Being a forward player in different football clubs from PSV to Liverpool, he got 36 appearances in the EPL.

• 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.
• Cody scored 9 goals for 21 wins.
• He kicked 5 goals with his right foot and 4 goals with his left foot indicating his prowess to kick goals with both feet comfortably.
• He played 60 shots with 19 shots on target and 32% shooting accuracy. This shows his attacking skill while playing as a forward for the club.

He was named the Dutch Footballer of the Year in the 2021–2022 season after tallying 21 goals in 47 games across all competitions. All his achievements so far contributed to enhancing his financial success. Till Now, Cody Gakpo has scored 10 goals in 25 appearances for the Netherlands national football team.

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