Christopher Nkunku
Centre-forward · RB Leipzig · Bundesliga · 2026/2027 · updated 2026-10-09
Christopher Nkunku, 28, plays as a centre-forward for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga. This season: 4 appearances, 249 minutes, 1 goal and 1 assist, with an average Sportmonks match rating of 7.10. Among midfielders in Europe's top five leagues he stands out for pass accuracy % and expected goals (xg).
Profile
- Club
- RB Leipzig
- League
- Bundesliga
- Position
- Centre-forward
- Age
- 28
- Nationality
- France
- Height
- 177 cm
- Weight
- 68 kg
Against every midfielder in Europe's top five leagues
Percentile among midfielders with 450 minutes or more: 90 means he is ahead of 90% of them.
2026/2027 statistics
| Statistic | Season | Per 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances (starts) | 4 (2) | – |
| Minutes | 249 | – |
| Average rating | 7.10 | – |
| Goals | 1 | 0.36 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.10 | 0.40 |
| Shots | 8 | 2.89 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1.45 |
| Key passes | 5 | 1.81 |
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.72 |
| Passes | 89 | 32.17 |
| Pass accuracy % | 93.3 | – |
| Tackles | 2 | 0.72 |
| Duels won | 11 | 3.98 |
| Aerial duels won | 2 | 0.72 |
| Fouls won | 5 | 1.81 |
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.72 |
| Red cards | 0 | – |
Statistics from Sportmonks, updated daily.
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