Quick Info
| Profession | Footballer |
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| Nationality | French |
| Date of Birth | 14/11/1997 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Lagny-sur-Marne, Seine-et-Marne, France |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Christopher Nkunku
21/10/2026
Nkunku has said he would prefer to stay in the Bundesliga beyond his current loan spell at Leipzig and has ruled out a return to AC Milan. His loan deal includes a €28 million buy option, so the decision on a permanent move rests with Leipzig. He has four goals and two assists in eight appearances this season.
13/09/2026
Christopher Nkunku scored his first goal since returning to RB Leipzig on loan from AC Milan, helping the club return to winning ways in the Bundesliga. The return marked a fresh start after a single season at Milan that ended with him being deemed surplus to requirements. He has since been among Leipzig's regular scorers in the new season.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Christopher Alan Nkunku |
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| Summary | French professional footballer who plays as a forward or attacking midfielder and is a member of the France national team. He is currently on loan at RB Leipzig from AC Milan. |
| Early Life | Born in Lagny-sur-Marne, a commune in the eastern suburbs of Paris. Joined local club AS Marolles at age six, then the Paris Saint-Germain academy in 2010. |
| Debut Notes | Made his professional debut for Paris Saint-Germain in December 2015 in the UEFA Champions League against Shakhtar Donetsk. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.78 m |
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| Weight | 68 kg |
| Preferred Foot | Right |
| Position | Forward / Attacking Midfielder |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Youth Training | INF Clairefontaine academy |
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Career
| Paris Saint-Germain | Youth player from 2010; professional debut December 2015; made 78 appearances and won three Ligue 1 titles and two Coupe de France titles. |
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| RB Leipzig | Joined in July 2019; scored 70 goals in 172 appearances over four seasons and won the DFB-Pokal twice. Returned in 2026 on loan from AC Milan, with the loan running until June 2027 and a reported €28m option to buy. |
| Chelsea | Joined the English Premier League club in 2023; left for AC Milan in 2025 in a reported €42m transfer. |
| AC Milan | Joined the Serie A club in 2025 for the 2025-26 season; the spell did not produce a lasting breakthrough and he was subsequently loaned back to RB Leipzig. |
| International | Made his France national team debut on 26/03/2022 in a friendly against Ivory Coast. |
| Honours and Awards | Bundesliga Player of the Season (2021-22) and Bundesliga top scorer (2022-23). |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Known for dribbling, creativity, movement, finishing and versatility across attacking roles. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Has Congolese family origins; his parents are from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. |
