Hugo Cuypers
Chicago Fire/F/
BelgiumPlayer Info
Hugo Cuypers is a Belgian striker currently leading the line for Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire. At 29, the 185 cm forward has developed into a prolific and clinical finisher, commanding a significant market value. His career began in Belgium with KAA Gent, where he honed his skills before a successful stint at KRC Genk solidified his reputation. His move to Chicago Fire in 2023 was a major transfer, and he quickly adapted to MLS, becoming the team's primary goal threat. His main honors include the Belgian Cup and Belgian Super Cup with Genk. Cuypers is a classic number nine: strong, excellent at holding up play, and possessing a sharp instinct for goal, making him one of the most feared forwards in the American league.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2026/07/22
Chicago Fire
Rayados de Monterrey6600000€
Transfer
2024/02/15
KAA GentChicago Fire11000000€
Transfer
2023/06/30
KV MechelenKAA Gent4600000€
Transfer
2022/06/30
KV MechelenKAA Gent4600000€
Transfer
2021/06/30
Olympiacos PiraeusKV Mechelen3050000€
Transfer
2020/06/29
AjaccioOlympiacos PiraeusLoan Ended
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Chicago Fire
USA MLS2026
Matches
Games Played
11
Games Started
11
Minutes Per Game
989
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
13
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
40
Accurate Passes Per Game
167
Key Passes Per Game
10
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
1
Accurate Crosses Per Game
1
Success Dribbles Per Game
10
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
19
Interceptions Per Game
5
Clearances Per Game
14
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
16
Be Fouled Per Game
15