Hugo Ekitike Names the Player Who Inspires Him the Most

Signed last summer by Liverpool for 90 million euros, Hugo Ekitike is making a positive impact in English football. With a promising start under Arne Slot, he has already scored six goals in all competitions and is gradually establishing himself as a strong option in the Reds’ attack. The 23-year-old Frenchman is on the rise and recently shared his biggest source of inspiration in his career thus far.

His role model is none other than Karim Benzema. Ekitike admires him for his perseverance, especially in overcoming the competition he faced at Real Madrid, and for working hard to become one of the best strikers in the world. “The striker I’ve looked up to? Karim Benzema. The best always,” he stated in an interview with ESPN. This is a heartfelt tribute to someone he views as an absolute benchmark, and he hopes to follow a similar path to success at the highest level in European football. Moreover, Benzema had previously given Ekitike advice when he was playing at Frankfurt.