Man Utd target Hugo Ekitike's key statistics | OneFootball

Linked with a host of 'elite' European clubs already this summer, Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike is rumoured to be on the wishlist of Premier League clubs such as Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United.

The athletic French forward hit 22 goals and supplied 12 assists for Frankfurt across all competitions last season - his electric partnership with Manchester City's Omar Marmoush one of the highlights of the Bundesliga campaign prior to the latter's move to the Etihad.

After failing to nail down a starting spot at PSG in 2022/23, Ekitike has really come into his own at Eintracht and the 22-year-old has hinted that a summer move to Old Trafford could interest him given that he followed the Red Devils during his childhood.

Speculation regarding the striker's future looks set to rumble on, but now seems the perfect time to delve into his statistics in the Bundesliga last season.

Five key stats on Hugo Ekitike (Bundesliga; 2024/25)

- With 15 goals to his name in the German top flight, only five players (Kleindienst, Jonathan Burkardt, Guirassy, Schick and Harry Kane outscored the French forward last season in the Bundesliga.

- Ekitike proved a real handful from close range last term. He scored over half (8) of his 15 goals from inside the six yard box.

- The 22-year-old was also sensational on the break - no player netting more goals on counter-attacks in the Bundesliga last season than Ekitike (4).

- The former Stade de Reims academy kid can do more than score goals. He ranked 24th in the Bundesliga for key passes (44) and sixth for successful dribbles (52) last season.

- (Just to temper the enthusiasm slightly!) Ekitike under-performed against his expected goals by more than ANY player in the Bundesliga last term. He scored 15 goals, but - according to the xG model - he should have bagged 22.55!

If Ekitike can convert the untapped potential suggested by that last stat, he could soon become one of Europe’s most prolific young forwards.