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Christopher Nkunku
Christopher Nkunku is a French forward who plays for RB Leipzig, on loan from AC Milan, and for France.
- Born14 November 1997 (age 28)
- NationalityFrance
- ClubRB Leipzig
- RoleForward
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Who is Christopher Nkunku?
Christopher Nkunku is a French forward who plays for RB Leipzig, on loan from AC Milan, and for France.
A product of the Paris Saint-Germain academy, he won three Ligue 1 titles with PSG before joining Leipzig in 2019. In four seasons there he scored 70 goals in 172 games, won the DFB-Pokal twice, was the Bundesliga Player of the Season in 2021-22 and the league’s top scorer the following year.
He moved to Chelsea in 2023 for £52 million, joined AC Milan in 2025, and is now back at Leipzig on loan. He made his France debut in March 2022.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Christopher Nkunku |
| Date of birth | 14 November 1997 |
| Age | 28 |
| Nationality | France |
| Current role | Forward |
| Club | RB Leipzig |
| League | Bundesliga |
Updated weekly · checked 15 October 2026
2026-27 season so far
- 4 Bundesliga goals (as of 12 October 2026).
- Hat-trick against Eintracht Frankfurt, 6-0 (home), on 10 October 2026.
- RB Leipzig are 5th in the Bundesliga with 9 points (won 3, drawn 0, lost 2), checked 15 October 2026.
Full table, scores and fixtures: Bundesliga page.
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Christopher Nkunku: quick answers
Who is Christopher Nkunku?
Christopher Nkunku is a French forward who plays for RB Leipzig, on loan from AC Milan, and for France.
How old is Christopher Nkunku?
Christopher Nkunku was born on 14 November 1997 and is 28 years old (as of 15 October 2026).
Which club does Christopher Nkunku play for?
RB Leipzig, in the Bundesliga.
How has Christopher Nkunku done in 2026-27?
4 Bundesliga goals (as of 12 October 2026). Hat-trick against Eintracht Frankfurt, 6-0 (home), on 10 October 2026. RB Leipzig are 5th in the Bundesliga with 9 points (won 3, drawn 0, lost 2), checked 15 October 2026.