Hugo Ekitike, a French football player, was born on June 20, 2002. He plays striker for the top team in the Ligue 1 French football league, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Ekitike is now out on loan from his original team, Reims.
On July 12th, 2020, Ekitike signed his first contract with Reims, launching his professional career. He participated in his first senior team game on October 17, 2020, against Lorient in Ligue 1, which the team lost 3-1.
On January 29, 2021, Ekitike signed a loan agreement with the Danish Superliga team Vejle Boldklub for the remainder of the season.
On July 16, 2022, PSG signed Ekitike to a season-long loan with a buyout option for a rumored €35 million plus bonuses. According to numerous sources, the buy option in the contract must be exercised, which means that PSG will have to sign Ekitike permanently after the loan period is through.
Ekitike is qualified to represent both Cameroon and France because his mother is from Cameroon and his father is French. However, he has chosen to play for France at the junior international level and represent the France U20s.
Hugo Ekitike Ethnicity
Is Hugo Ekitike Nigerian? No, Hugo Ekitike is a French national. His father is French, and his mother is Cameroonian.