Hugo Cuypers

Attacker #9
Age 28 years
Nationality Belgium
Market Value €9M

Career

No transfer history

Hugo Cuypers operates as a Bronze-tier squad_player for Chicago. Still chasing the first major trophy of his career, the 29-year-old Belgian is steadily building his body of work. Limited minutes often hide true capability, but our verdict points to a forward who demands attention the second he steps onto the pitch.

Four appearances. Four goals. That is a devastating return for a player with just 360 minutes under his belt this season. He is on an upward trajectory, carrying a perfect form rating that vastly outshines his baseline metrics. A high Shooting score highlights his specialist profile, firmly backed by a THREAT badge for averaging three shots per 90 minutes. He does not overcomplicate his game with intricate passing; he exists purely to finish moves.

Valued at €9M with a stable market trajectory, Chicago holds a premium attacking asset. His massive €11M arrival from Gent set high expectations, and these highly clinical cameos prove he can deliver on that sizable investment.

Player Rating

Hugo Jean-Marc Cuypers
81
Rating
100
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 78
🎯 Clutch 59
🎨 Style 60
📊 Ability 66
💰 High Premium
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Attacker

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Hugo Jean-Marc Cuypers is a above average THREAT for Chicago Fire. Evidence: 3.0 Shots/90.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Shooting (83/100) but has room to grow in Passing.

Hugo Jean-Marc Cuypers Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Attackers

Height 71%
Weight 51%
Experience 76%

vs Major League Soccer

Height 63%
Weight 48%
Experience 73%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 70 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 83 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 66 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 36 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 28 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 70
Shooting 83
Defense 66
Workrate 36
Passing 28
Key Strength 83 Shooting
Area to Watch 28 Passing

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Hugo Jean-Marc Cuypers this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 03, 2026 Chicago Fire 2-3 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 99' 8.9 2 - 100 Soldier Field
Apr 26, 2026 Chicago Fire 5-0 Sporting Kansas City Major League Soccer 97' 6.9 1 - 58 Soldier Field
Apr 18, 2026 FC Cincinnati 3-3 Chicago Fire Major League Soccer 98' 8.7 2 0 100 TQL Stadium
Mar 21, 2026 Philadelphia Union 1-2 Chicago Fire Major League Soccer 90' 6.9 1 0 55 Subaru Park
Mar 15, 2026 Chicago Fire 1-2 DC United Major League Soccer 90' 7.2 1 0 94 Soldier Field
Feb 28, 2026 Chicago Fire 3-0 CF Montreal Major League Soccer 90' 8.9 1 0 76 Soldier Field
Feb 22, 2026 Houston Dynamo 2-1 Chicago Fire Major League Soccer 90' 7.6 1 0 64 Shell Energy Stadium

Player Market Value

Track Hugo Jean-Marc Cuypers's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €9.0M
Peak Value €13.0M (Q4'23)
€13.0M €6.5M €0
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