Following his iconic hat-trick against Manchester City, a moment that carved its place into the memory of every football fan who witnessed it, it was evident that Christopher Nkunku was a star in the making. To understand the player who scored three goals in a single Champions League night, you have to go back to the academy days of Paris, where a different kind of flair was shaping his own path. For years, he was a hidden talent in the shadow of giants.
At Paris Saint-Germain, he was a promising academy graduate searching for a place in a team of superstars. It wasn't easy, but it prepared him mentally for the upcoming bloom in his career. Nkunku recently left one of the richest clubs in the English Premier League, Chelsea, and made a move to one of the most decorated Italian sides, AC Milan.
He spent a couple of seasons with the London outfit, and for most of the time in both seasons, he was suffering from several injuries. In the 2024-25 season, under Enzo Maresca, despite suffering from multiple injuries, he played a total of 48 games, where he scored 15 goals and provided 5 assists. Under Enzo Maresca, Nkunku's role was not clearly defined; his usual position is “Number 10”, but we have often seen Maresca employ Nkunku as a Forward or a striker, as the number 10 role was already occupied by Cole Palmer. Furthermore, according to some reports, Marseca often employed him in a holding midfielder role or, in hardcore football terms, ‘the number 6’ role in training sessions, so he could witness his resilience and his character.
After his transfer to AC Milan, under Massimiliano Allegri, who was the former boss of Juventus, Nkunku's role will be pivotal, as Tijani Reijnders' recent move to Manchester City, one of the richest European clubs, has left the Italian side's midfield and attack vacant. For the pivot, they signed Real Madrid's talismanic midfielder Luka Modric, and for the Number 10 role, they signed Christopher Nkunku. However, Allegri usually avoids a central attacking midfielder (CAM) in his tactics, so we can witness Nkunku starting as a centre forward or a right winger.
Massimiliano Allegri's tactics emphasise defensive solidity, tactical intelligence, and adaptable structures to exploit spaces. He often employs a flexible formation like 4-2-3-1 or 3-5-2, which helps to create spaces, and he employs a deep-lying forward to exploit the open spaces, with the double pivot orchestrator playing through and line-breaking passes to create more goal-scoring opportunities. In terms of love life, Cristopher Nkunku is in a relationship with his long-term partner, Amelie Kalombo.
How old is Christopher Nkunku Girlfriend?
Amelie Kalombo is Cristopher Nkunku girlfriend, and they have been in a relationship for a long time. Amelie Kalombo has kept her life details private, and there is not much information about her. However, it is known that she was born in France and her parents, who are referred to by Mr. and Mrs. Kalombo, raised her to be a humble and grounded individual, which is why she may have chosen to keep all her personal details secret.
Despite being a star footballer's girlfriend, she chose to avoid all the limelight. If you're wondering, "How old is Christopher Nkunku girlfriend?" The answer to that is a bit complicated, as her birthdate is also not confirmed by reliable sources. However, some media sources claim that Christopher Nkunku partner is 25 years old.