Do you know Hugo Ekitike? Even if you don’t, you will very soon. This boy was Reims’ fourth-choice striker just nine months ago, and today he’s the club’s top scorer and a star in the making.Even though he’s only 19 years old, this French boy is regarded as one of the big stars of the future. Why? It’s simple: he’s quick, tall, strong and has a knack for putting the ball into the back of the net. To top it off, he’s ambitious and determined to succeed in the game. “I knew it deep inside me. In pre-season, I scored goals and made assists. I progressed, and I felt that I could reach another level. I was pretty sure I could do well this season. When I play a big game, I have a kind of excitement. When there is pressure, tension, when the fans insult me, I think that’s when I can bring out the best in myself.”Saturday, 22.00: (4.40) Reims (3.60) Nice (1.91)Ekitike has a great attitude that pushes him to develop and learn and stay grounded – despite scoring nine goals in 23 Ligue 1 appearances. At the start of the year, he had a chance to join Newcastle United but opted to stay with his boyhood club and continue developing. “I respect Newcastle a lot – it’s a big club. But it happened quickly. It was not the right time. It was better to stay here, to do a full season. I think Newcastle and other clubs will show interest in me. However, I’ll remain relaxed because I am surrounded by the right people to manage this.”19% of Hugo Ekitike’s Succesful Passes have been Key PassesInsane Potential ⭐️🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/GhulJhiFPk— osimhen enjoyer (@notsharl) May 14, 2022 Ekitike is a son of a Cameroonian father and a French mother. He still hasn’t decided which country he’d like to represent, even though the great Samuel Eto’o was recently present at one of Reims’ matches.”For me, he is the greatest African player of all time. It’s a big deal to have Eto’o watching a game at your stadium. I have a special attachment to Cameroon, even though I’m French. But today, I don’t prefer to focus on choosing which national team to represent.”He was born in the city of Reims, he loves Reims and scores goals for Reims. But he could be strutting his stuff at a much bigger stage next season.
