GAKPO

Gakpo is a Pentecostal Christian. He has said, "I try to read the Bible every day, I pray every day, I like to go to church, and I read many books about the faith". During the 2022 FIFA World Cup, along with Memphis Depay, he led a Bible study for fifteen other Dutch teammates. He welcomed his first child, a boy born in April 2025 with his partner Noa van der Bij.

Personal life Family and relationships Cody Gakpo was born to parents Johnny Gakpo, who was born in Togo and has Ghanaian ancestry, and Ank Gakpo, who is Dutch. [13] [64] His father, a former footballer, played a key role in nurturing Gakpo's passion for the sport from a young age, while both parents provided unwavering support throughout his professional development. [5] Gakpo grew up with his two brothers in Eindhoven , including his older brother Sidney Gakpo, who is six years his senior and also serves as his agent. [16] [65] The family has remained closely involved in his career transitions, such as his move from PSV Eindhoven to Liverpool in 2023, offering emotional backing amid the relocation to England . [16] In his personal life, Gakpo has been in a long-term relationship with Noa…