Cody Gakpo is something of a trailblazer.
Liverpool's latest signing, who will officially join from PSV Eindhoven at the start of the January transfer window, has risen to prominence over the last 18 months, becoming one of Europe's most in-form and in-demand players.
Tracked by a string of top clubs, including Manchester United, the 23-year-old forward has scored 21 goals and provided 25 assists in 41 Eredivisie games since the start of the 2020-21 season.
Predominantly a left-sided player, who can also play centrally, Gakpo's stock rose even further with three goals at the World Cup in Qatar for the Netherlands.