Personal Profile About Cody Gakpo
Cody Gakpo is a Dutch professional footballer who can play in a wide variety of positions and is a good goal scorer with an attacking style. He was born on 7 May 1999 in Eindhoven, Netherlands, and grew up through the youth ranks of PSV Eindhoven, making his senior debut in 2018. He was one of the top attacking players in the Netherlands thanks to his impressive performances in the Eredivisie.
Around January 2023, Gakpo joined the English Premier League side Liverpool, which was his formal step towards his international career. He has mostly part of up front, on the wing and has become a valuable addition to Liverpool's fronline. Internationally, Gakpo is a representative of the Netherlands and had a memorable performance in the last World Cup in 2022, netting three times in the group stage. He is a leading player in European football for his pace, strength, finishing, and versatility.
Cody Gakpo Wife
Cody Gakpo wife’s details are not available on the internet, so it is confirmed that he does not have a wife. However, he has been dating his girlfriend named Noa van der Bij, a model and influencer, since December 2020, and it has been 6 years of their relationship.
Cody Gakpo Son
Cody Gakpo son is Samuel, with his girlfriend Noa. Cody welcomed his son in April 2024. Recently, he shared devastating news that his second unborn son, Elijah Raphael, passed away in June 2026 while he was playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Cody Gakpo Parents
Cody Gakpo parents are Johnny Gakpo, his father, and Ank Gakpo, his mother. His Father was born in Togo, and he has Ghanaian ancestry. Cody’s mother is Dutch and a retired rugby player. His dad played a crucial role in his career by becoming his personal coach. He actually trained his son long before he joined an academy. His mother, as a former athlete, supported him during his journey to becoming a successful player.
Cody Gakpo Height
Cody Gakpo height is 6 feet 4 inches, which is 193 cm. He is very tall, exceptionally tall for a winger/forward, which gives him a clear advantage in the air, but he is also very fast and agile on the field.