Christopher Nkunku, born on 14 November 1997 (age 28), is a French forward with RB Leipzig, where he wears the number 28 shirt and is used primarily as a striker.
His best league return came at Leipzig in 2021–22, when he scored 20 goals in 34 appearances. That was the season that sharpened his standing beyond the usual Bundesliga interest and put a firmer price on his work.
In 2026–27, Nkunku has started sharply, with five goals in seven Bundesliga appearances for RB Leipzig. His current market value is around £21.5m, according to Transfermarkt.
Nkunku’s career is, for now, framed by his productivity at RB Leipzig: a French striker with a strong peak season behind him and a useful scoring start to the current campaign.
📈 Key stats and insights
Nkunku has five goals in seven Bundesliga 2026 – 2027 appearances
Nkunku has five starts and two substitute appearances in the Bundesliga 2026 – 2027
Nkunku has zero yellow cards and zero red cards in the Bundesliga 2026 – 2027
Nkunku moved to Chelsea for €52,000,000 in July 2023
Nkunku carries a €25.00m market value
Last updated 9 November 2026. Send feedback
