AC Milan forward, Christopher Nkunku turned 28 years-old today and he is celebrated by the club, Softfootball reports.
The former Leipzig player born on November 14, 1997 got himself an early birthday present as he helped France qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with victory over Ukraine at Parc des Princes in front of 41,055 fans on Thursday night.
AC Milan celebrated the player who is famous for his balloon celebrations and shared a beautiful post on their official X handle. It read:
Today, it’s our turn to blow up some balloons for you, Christo! 🎈
— AC Milan (@acmilan) November 14, 2025Nkunku recently talked about how he made the decision to join AC Milan where he seemed to have found form after his disastrous spell at Chelsea. The French international struggled at Stamford Bridge and the summer arrivals of Jamie Gittens, Alejandro Garnacho and Willain Estêvão forced him out of the club as manager Enzo Maresca couldn’t guarantee him a starting place.
Nkunku began his career at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) before moving to Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig, where he had a highly successful period, and currently with AC Milan. His major career trophies include winning Ligue 1 three times, the Coupe de France twice, the Coupe de la Ligue twice with PSG and the DFB-Pokal twice with Leipzig.
Nkunku is a highly versatile, all-around attacking player known for his intelligence, technical skill, and goal contributions. He primarily operates as a forward or an attacking midfielder, thriving in central roles where he can influence play close to the goal.
He possesses exceptional close control, agility, and quick feet, allowing him to navigate tight spaces and dribble past defenders effectively in one-on-one situations. He’s got excellent vision, decision-making, and passing ability.
Nkunkuis likely to start France’s match against Azerbaijan on Sunday following the absence of Kylian Mbappe, who has returned to Real Madrid from the national camp due to a slight injury.
