Hugo Ekitike is having a good time adjusting to life in England. The 23-year-old, bought at a staggering £85 million from Eintracht Frankfurt, has already hit the ground running at Liverpool, scoring 3 goals in 6 games.
The tall, lanky baller is very good with the ball at his feet despite his height, maneuvering movements and picking out passes for teammates as a strong centre forward.
While there is a lot we could say about his playstyle and how he would be a valuable addition to a Liverpool squad filled to the brim with attacking talent in the likes of Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo, Florian Wirtz and the iconic Mo Salah, we are going to talk about his hairstyles today.
Ekitike has already has 3 different hairstyles in his 3 months at Liverpool now.
While the young Frenchman has been a vital part of Liverpool’s new-look attack, alongside fellow recruits Wirtz and Isak, his haircuts have also put him under the spotlight.
We know that in football, haircuts often tell stories of their own. After all, some of the greatest players have had specific eras dedicated to their particular haircuts, like Noodle-Hair Ronaldo.
So Ekitike’s differing haircuts, all of which look fresh and new while still suiting his face structure, needed some looking into.
A Chronological Study into Ekitike’s Haircuts
FC Reims: Afro Crop
Ekitike began his fledgling football career as a prodigy at Reims. He sported a regular Afro Cropped cut during this time.
Vejle Boldklub: Afro Trimmed
Not many remember that the Liverpool striker had a year-long loan spell at Danish club Vejle Boldklub. Still growing into his height and frame, Ekitike netted 3 goals in 11 League games for them.
Paris Saint Germain: Afro Bangs with Jheri Curls (2022)
In his initial year at PSG, coming into a star-studded team with Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar to learn from, Ekitike rarely got minutes, often coming from the bench in dying moments of the game. He sported Afro Bangs with Jheri Curls during this time.
Paris Saint Germain: Afro Buzz Cut (2023)
While Ekitike didn’t get much of the spotlight during his PSG days, his haircuts were still prim and proper.
Eintracht Frankfurt: Blond Afro (2024)
Ekitike shot to fame during his immaculate stint at Eintracht Frankfurt. His shift to Frankfurt from the PSG benches saw him revitalised and raring to go. It is at this time period that he started to experiment with his hair, dying his hair blond.
Eintracht Frankfurt: Afro Dreadlocks (2025)
Finding his feet as a footballing future-star, he experimented with his hair, turning to dreads to showcase more of his identity.
The Scouser Styles: Haircuts At Liverpool So Far
Ekitike entered the hallowed turf of Anfield sporting dyed dreads, then opening his afro. His latest is a wave buzz cut.
August: Dyed Dreads, Starfish pattern
Ekitike opted for a Starfish pattern with his dreads, continuing from the ropey dreads at Frankfurt
September: Curly Afro (Blond)
Ekitike sported this new haircut at Anfield, and this proved lucky for him as he made an immediate impact with early goals in competitive matches.
October: Wavy Buzz
Ekitike has dyed his hair back to black, and opted for a waved-out buzz cut, which looks clean and simple.
One of the most trendy cuts, the buzz cut is widely recognized. African-origin players opt for a more wavy approach due to their natural curls, while Caucasian players go for a more skin-faded look. Buzz cut always allows a bit more room for hair to grow, so people can change their haistyles again when the hair grows out, making the buzz not only very attractive, but also functional.
Over the course of his career of his budding career, Ekitike has shown class and talent. His haircuts exude a sense of vivacity and warmth, which also builds him as a marketable young Frenchman with good looks and charisma.
