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Cody Gakpo

Forward · Liverpool

Kingdom of the NetherlandsActive

Cody Gakpo endured a poor 2025-26 season for Liverpool but found redemption at the World Cup, powering the Netherlands' attack before they were eliminated by Morocco on penalties in the Round of 32.

Career

Gakpo struggled badly for Liverpool in 2025-26, ending the campaign with more blocked shots than any other Premier League player (33) while not ranking among the league's top ten for shots on target.

He was one of the standout players of the World Cup group stage: a brace and an assist earned him Man of the Match in the Netherlands' 5-1 win over Sweden, scoring in the 47th and 54th minutes.

Gakpo scored again in the 72nd minute of the Round of 32 defeat to Morocco, finishing the tournament with three goals and one assist before the Dutch were eliminated on penalties.

How they play

A direct forward who can play across the front line, Gakpo's World Cup form — a brace and an assist against Sweden alone — was a sharp contrast to his subdued, blocked-shot-heavy season for Liverpool.

Where they are now

Gakpo returns to Liverpool for 2026-27 needing to rediscover his club form after a World Cup run that showed his ceiling but left open whether it marks a turning point or an outlier.

Bio

Date of birthMay 7, 1999 (age 27)

BirthplaceEindhoven

Height193 cm

PositionForward

StatusActive

Current clubLiverpool

Club career

Liverpool F.C.2023
PSV Eindhoven2018–2023
Jong PSV2016–2019

International career

Netherlands national association football teamSince 2021Current

Youth caps: U21 (2019–2021)

Honours

No honours on record yet.

Defining moments

Man of the Match brace vs Sweden2026
Gakpo scored twice and assisted once as the Netherlands beat Sweden 5-1 in the World Cup group stage, earning Man of the Match.
Round of 32 exit to Morocco2026
Gakpo scored in the 72nd minute against Morocco, but the Netherlands were eliminated on penalties in the Round of 32.

Latest season stats (ESPN)

Starts (sub-ins): 0 (0)Goals: 0Assists: 0Shots: 0

In our archive

0 appearances0 goals0 assists

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Sources

Read for this profile

Squawka — Cody Gakpo Stats: Goals, Data & World Cup 2026August 6, 2026
Yahoo Sports — Should Liverpool Cash in on Cody Gakpo's Strong World Cup?August 6, 2026

Profile written / last reviewed August 6, 2026.

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