Hugo Cuypers
BelgiumPlayer traits
Bet365Match-by-match stats
Hugo Cuypers 2026 season stats
As a striker, Hugo Cuypers has appeared in 11 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 990 minutes at an average rating of 7.73. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 13 | 1.20 | 99 |
| Goal involvements | 13 | 1.18 | 94 |
| Shots | 40 | 3.60 | 91 |
| Shots on target | 22 | 2.00 | 94 |
| Shot accuracy | 55.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Shot conversion | 33.0% | n/a | 97 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.59 | n/a | 90 |
| Big chances missed | 7 | 0.64 | 84 |
| Shots off target | 11 | 1.00 | 77 |
| Shots blocked | 7 | 0.64 | 58 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Key passes | 11 | 1.00 | 32 |
| Chances created | 6 | 0.55 | 25 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 9 |
Hugo Cuypers has taken 40 shots with 22 on target (55% accuracy), scoring 13 goals. That is a shot roughly every 25 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 91st percentile for shot volume among attackers. Hugo Cuypers has 0 assists and 11 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 165 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 14th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 243 | 22.10 | 35 |
| Accurate passes | 167 | 15.20 | 28 |
| Pass accuracy | 69.0% | n/a | 8 |
| Long balls won | 3 | 0.27 | 19 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.09 | 32 |
| Backward passes | 58 | 5.27 | 13 |
| Passes (final third) | 22 | 2.00 | 43 |
Hugo Cuypers has completed 167 of 243 passes at 69% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 35th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 11 | 1.00 | 57 |
| Dribble attempts | 17 | 1.55 | 32 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 94 |
| Duels won | 68 | 6.18 | 83 |
| Aerials won | 26 | 2.36 | 88 |
| Touches | 434 | 39.50 | 37 |
| Possession lost | 116 | 10.55 | 30 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.27 | 23 |
| Fouls won | 15 | 1.36 | 50 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 1.00 | 28 |
| Turnovers | 22 | 2.00 | 34 |
Hugo Cuypers completes 11 dribbles at a 65% success rate and wins 68 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 19 | 1.73 | 86 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 1.27 | 92 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 0.55 | 69 |
| Clearances | 14 | 1.27 | 88 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 35 | 3.18 | 61 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Hugo Cuypers makes 19 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 14 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 52 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 86th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 16 | 1.45 | 65 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.09 | 41 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 4 | 0.36 | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 16.00 | n/a | 93 |
| Foul involvements | 31 | 2.82 | 60 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Hugo Cuypers has committed 16 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 16 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly striker (9 appearances), also at left striker (1) and right striker (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
attackers
Chicago squad
C. Mueller
29 yrs#8
R. Lewandowski
37 yrs#9
P. Zinckernagel
31 yrs#11
P. Dithejane
21 yrs#12
J. Bamba
30 yrs#19J. Shokalook23 yrs#20
D. Borso20 yrs#27
D. Boltz20 yrs#28
H. Cuypers
29 yrs#99
A. Salétros
30 yrs#6
M. Haile-Selassie
27 yrs#7
A. Franco
28 yrs#10
R. Lod
33 yrs#17
D. Poreba23 yrs#29
S. Oregel21 yrs#35
R. Turdean16 yrs#37
D. D'Avilla
23 yrs#42
30 yrs
30 yrs
22 yrs
Hugo Cuypers previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 36 | 3,115 | 19 | 2 | 38 | 55 | 7.11 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 31 | 2,633 | 10 | 2 | 37 | 38 | 7.18 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 20 | 1,636 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 28 | 7.13 |
 Europa Conference League | 10 | 655 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 3.59 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 39 | 3,221 | 27 | 8 | 35 | 53 | 7.47 |
| Europa Conference League | 11 | 878 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 7.10 |
 Europa League | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 Super Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro League | 34 | 2,686 | 13 | 10 | 32 | 57 | 7.29 |
About Hugo Cuypers
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Hugo Cuypers has scored 13 goals across 11 appearances (11 starts), totalling 990 minutes. That works out to 1.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Hugo Cuypers has attempted 40 shots with 22 on target, a 55% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Hugo Cuypers has created 6 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 11 successful dribbles from 17 attempts (65% success rate). Hugo Cuypers has contributed 11 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Hugo Cuypers has registered 19 tackles (14 won), 6 interceptions, and 14 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 167 from 243 pass attempts, a 69% pass accuracy rate. Hugo Cuypers has won 68 of 146 total duels.
Discipline
Hugo Cuypers has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 16 fouls and winning 15.
About Hugo Cuypers
Hugo Cuypers is a 29-year-old forward playing for Chicago Fire in the Major League Soccer, representing Belgium. Hugo Cuypers is right-footed and wears the number 99 shirt. Born on 7 February 1997.
Most recent appearance
Hugo Cuypers's most recent match was away at Toronto on September 23rd. Chicago Fire won 2-1. Hugo Cuypers played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 2 key passs, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.7.
Recent matches
- July 29th0-0 drawvsVancouver Whitecaps(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 23rd2-1 winvsToronto(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.7)
- February 9th0-2 winatCF Montréal(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.93)
- March 28th1-3 winatDC United(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.24)
- September 18th1-3 lossvsNew York RB(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 6.81)
Next fixture
Hugo Cuypers and Chicago Fire are next in action on November 21st against Inter Miami in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire match preview.
Teammates at Chicago Fire
Hugo Cuypers currently plays alongside Christopher Cupps, Josh Cohen, Dylan Borso, Jeff Gal, Joel Waterman, Hugo Cuypers, Djé D'Avilla, Sam Rogers, Jonathan Bamba, Chris Mueller, Mauricio Pineda, Jonathan Dean, Dean Boltz, Andrew Gutman, Robert Turdean, Robert Lewandowski, Chris Brady, Jack Elliott, Anton Salétros, André Franco, Sergio Oregel, Jason Shokalook, Leonardo Barroso, Puso Dithejane, Philip Zinckernagel, Maren Haile-Selassie, Viktor Radojević, David Poreba, Robin Lod and Mbekezeli Mbokazi at Chicago Fire.