Summary

Cody Gakpo (Netherlands), Forward, 51 caps, 21 international goals, model: 12.4% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Cody Gakpo

#18 Forward Liverpool FC (ENG) Netherlands

Cody Gakpo is a 27-year-old forward for Liverpool FC (ENG) and Netherlands. He has earned 51 caps and 21 international goals for Netherlands. Our model puts Netherlands's title chance at 4% with a 89% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026.

51 Caps

21 Goals

7 Season goals

5 Assists

7.17 Form rating

Age27Height1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)Weight168 lbsMarket value€69.1M

View next match prediction See Netherlands team page

Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle Moderate

High shots volume High

Tournament form Below par

100% Independent Model-driven probabilities No manufactured edges

Cody Gakpo · the model’s read

Cody Gakpo brings 51 caps and 21 international goals for Netherlands at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a forward. At club level they play for Liverpool FC (ENG). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Gakpo's anytime-goalscoring probability at 12.4% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.21 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Cody Gakpo: World Cup 2026 Form

How Cody has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

6.3

Avg rating 1 game · WC 2026

6.3

Last match vs Tunisia

6.3

vs Tunisia

84 min

Cody Gakpo: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (1 game) alongside the career baseline (79 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.3

Career baseline 7.2

2.14 Shotsper 90 min 2.7

— Shots on targetper 90 min 1.02

1.07 Key passesper 90 min 2.15

— Tacklesper 90 min 0.94

— Interceptionsper 90 min 0.42

1.07 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 2.84

42 Touchesper 90 min 45

At World Cup 2026, Cody is rating 6.3 — below his 7.2 career baseline.

Netherlands Squad

Full squad

Cody is part of a Netherlands squad heading to World Cup 2026 in Group F.

Memphis Depay Forward 2.81 Shots / 90

Virgil van Dijk Defender 0.63 Tackles / 90

Denzel Dumfries Defender 1.47 Tackles / 90

Frenkie de Jong Midfielder 1.61 Key passes / 90

Nathan Aké Defender 1.07 Tackles / 90

Donyell Malen Forward 3.5 Shots / 90

Cody Gakpo: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

PSV Eindhoven

2018 - 2022

Jong PSV

2016 - 2019

PSV Eindhoven

2007 - 2016

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

3 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

1× Dutch KNVB Cup 2021-2022

1× English Football League Cup 2023-2024

1× Johan Cruijff Schaal 2021

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

0 League Titles

3 Cup Competitions

0 International

0 Individual Awards

Cup Competitions 3

1× Dutch KNVB Cup
2021-2022
1× English Football League Cup
2023-2024
1× Johan Cruijff Schaal
2021

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from Cody's career.

3 LandmarksTop career moments

1 ClubsAcross top leagues

3 AchievementsMajor honours

FIFA World Cup Player Of The Match Netherlands ·

FIFA World Cup

Award

UEFA European Championships Player Of The Match Netherlands ·

UEFA European Championships

Award

Cody Gakpo: Quick Facts

#18Shirt number

27Age

1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)Height

168 lbsWeight

Eindhoven, NetherlandsBirthplace

Liverpool FC (ENG)Club

Cody in pictures

Cody Gakpo — Illustration — Illustration

Part of the Netherlands squad at World Cup 2026

Netherlands team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Cody Gakpo play?

Cody Gakpo plays as a Forward for Liverpool FC (ENG). At World Cup 2026 they represent Netherlands.

How many caps does Cody Gakpo have?

Cody Gakpo has 51 international caps for Netherlands, with 21 international goals.

What trophies has Cody Gakpo won?

Cody Gakpo has won 3 career honours. Notable titles include Dutch KNVB Cup (x1), English Football League Cup (x1), Johan Cruijff Schaal (x1).

What is Netherlands's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Netherlands at 4% to win World Cup 2026 and 89% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Netherlands in at World Cup 2026?

Netherlands are in Group F at World Cup 2026, facing Japan, Sweden, Tunisia.