Biography
Who is Cody Gakpo?
Early life and background
Cody Gakpo was born in Eindhoven, Netherlands. He grew up in the Stratum district. His mother is Dutch, while his father comes from Togo and has Ghanaian ancestry.
In 2007, he joined the PSV youth academy. He worked his way through every youth level at the club. This training prepared him for his professional career in the Netherlands.
Club career highlights
Cody made his professional debut for Jong PSV in November 2016. He later moved into the PSV first team in February 2018. During the 2021-22 season, he was named Dutch Footballer of the Year after scoring 21 goals in 47 matches.
He helped PSV win the KNVB Cup in 2022 by scoring the winning goal against Ajax. In January 2023, he transferred to Liverpool F.C. For a fee between 40 and 50 million euros. He scored his first goal for the English club against Everton in February 2023.
International career
The player has represented the Netherlands at many youth levels, including under-18 and under-21. He made his senior international debut during UEFA Euro 2020 against North Macedonia. This made him the first Dutch player to debut at a European Championship since 1980.
Cody Gakpo scored his first senior goal against Montenegro in September 2021. During the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, he scored in three straight group matches against Senegal, Ecuador, and Qatar. He also competed in the 2024 UEFA Euro and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Personal life and style
Cody Gakpo is a Pentecostal Christian who reads the Bible daily. During the 2022 World Cup, he led a Bible study for fifteen of his Dutch teammates. He welcomed a son in April 2024 with his partner, Noa van der Bij.
On the pitch, he often plays as a left winger or a centre-forward. He uses his speed and dribbling to move into central attacking positions. He frequently cuts inside onto his right foot to create scoring opportunities.
Birthday and age
Cody Gakpo was born on May 7, 1999, which makes Cody 27 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Cody shares the date with 23 other famous people.
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