Hugo Ekitike Writes His Name into Premier League History ⚡
Liverpool’s new No. 9 wasted no time making an impact — and etching his name into the record books. In the 40th minute of the season opener against Bournemouth at Anfield, 23-year-old Hugo Ekitike scored the first goal of the 2025/26 Premier League season.
Collecting a pinpoint pass from Alexis Mac Allister just inside the Bournemouth half, Ekitike danced past three defenders with a dazzling combination of pace, close control, and composure. Bearing down on goal, he coolly slid the ball past Djordje Petrovic to send Anfield into raptures.
His celebration was as memorable as the strike itself — holding up a shirt bearing “Jota 20” in tribute to Diogo Jota, the late Liverpool forward whose legacy loomed over the night. The gesture drew applause from all four stands and quickly went viral, with fans hailing it as “the perfect start to the season.”
For Ekitike, a summer signing from Eintracht Frankfurt, it was the dream debut: a stunning solo goal, a place in the history books, and a heartfelt nod to a club legend.
