Player Details

Name

Hugo Cuypers

Height

6' 1"

Weight

165 lbs

Date of Birth

2.7.1997 (27)

Birthplace

Liège, Belgium

Position

Forward

Roster Category

Senior

Player Category

Designated Player, International
Latest News
Latest News
Chicago Fire FC's Hugo Cuypers named Player of the Matchday
Player of the Matchday

Chicago Fire FC's Hugo Cuypers named Player of the Matchday

Hugo Cuypers scored a late brace to give Chicago Fire FC a dramatic win over the Philadelphia Union and earn MLS Player of the Matchday presented by Michelob Ultra honors for Matchday 24. Cuypers opened his first-career brace in the 82nd minute and struck again in the second minute of
Team of the Matchday: FC Cincinnati, LAFC & Inter Miami increase the gap
Team of the Matchday

Team of the Matchday: FC Cincinnati, LAFC & Inter Miami increase the gap
Primary Transfer Window: 6 MLS clubs set transfer record

Primary Transfer Window: 6 MLS clubs set transfer record
Suarez, Forsberg, de la Vega: Biggest newcomers for the 2024 MLS season
Columnist: Jonathan Sigal

Suarez, Forsberg, de la Vega: Biggest newcomers for the 2024 MLS season
Acosta, Cuypers join Chicago Fire: "There's something special brewing here"
National Writer: Charles Boehm

Acosta, Cuypers join Chicago Fire: "There's something special brewing here"
Latest Video
Latest Video
Player of the Matchday 24: Hugo Cuypers
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Player of the Matchday 24: Hugo Cuypers

Cuypers scored twice in Chicago's 4-3 victory over Philadelphia.
Goal: H. Cuypers vs. PHI, 90+2'
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Goal: H. Cuypers vs. PHI, 90+2'
Goal: H. Cuypers vs. PHI, 82'
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Goal: H. Cuypers vs. PHI, 82'
Goal: H. Cuypers vs. ORL, 69'
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Goal: H. Cuypers vs. ORL, 69'
Goal: H. Cuypers vs. TOR, 57'
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Goal: H. Cuypers vs. TOR, 57'
Goal: H. Cuypers vs. LA, 32'
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Goal: H. Cuypers vs. LA, 32'
Career Summary

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS (CHICAGO FIRE):

  • Chicago Fire FC acquired Designated Player Hugo Cuypers for a record transfer fee on February 6, 2024.
  • Cuypers made his MLS debut against the Philadelphia Union, playing 88 minutes on Feb. 24 at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa. Cuypers has appeared in 17 matches (17 starts) in 2024 for Chicago Fire FC.
  • Cuypers scored his first career MLS goal on March 16, scoring a game-tying goal against CF Montreal at Soldier Field.
  • Cuypers then became the first Fire player to score in back-to-back contests this season with a goal in a 1-1 draw against the New England Revolution on March 23. Also the first player to have goal contributions in three straight matches this season after scoring against the LA Galaxy on June 1.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Cuypers, 27, joins the Fire from the Jupiler Pro League in Belgium, where he spent the last three seasons.
  • During that stretch, Cuypers was one of the most productive strikers in the league, notching 64 goals and 25 assists in 126 matches played across all competitions.
  • In the 2022-23 campaign, Cuypers earned Jupiler Pro League Golden Boot honors after leading the league with 34 goals in 56 appearances across all competitions, including 20 goals in 33 league matches.

Chicago Fire FC acquired Designated Player Hugo Cuypers for a record transfer fee on February 6, 2024.

Cuypers, 27, joins the Fire from the Jupiler Pro League in Belgium, where he spent the last three seasons. During that stretch, Cuypers was one of the most productive strikers in the league, notching 64 goals and 25 assists in 126 matches played across all competitions. In the 2022-23 campaign, Cuypers earned Jupiler Pro League Golden Boot honors after leading the league with 34 goals in 56 appearances across all competitions, including 20 goals in 33 league matches.