SUMMARY
- Christopher Nkunku has risen as one of soccer's brightest stars with his skills and a massive social media following.
- Nkunku's move to Chelsea from RB Leipzig marked a shift in his career with a lucrative annual salary and endorsements.
Christopher Nkunku is one of the hottest prospects in the soccer world. The Frenchman has impressed fans with his creativity and pace on the pitch. The 26-year-old has also improved on his finishing in recent years, making him one of the most terrifying players in the world. A terrific dribbler, Christopher Nkunku is a joy to watch on the soccer pitch.
The Chelsea forward has many remarkable goals that have earned millions of views on social media platforms. However, apart from his performances on the pitch, Nkunku’s fans also have a keen interest in his off-the-field life.
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The Frenchman has built a good fortune for himself and purchased some exotic items with his money. Christopher Nkunku has also had a very exciting journey in soccer that has seen him participate in different leagues.
Christopher Nkunku’s contract and salary
The Frenchman arrived at Stamford Bridge from German club RB Leipzig for a whopping sum of $66.4 million. Nkunku was on fire while at Leipzig and Chelsea had to shrug off competition from many top clubs to land his signature, This means that the Frenchman was also successful in bagging a huge salary from the London club. Chelsea’s wage bill is one of the highest in the entirety of the Premier League and it is no surprise considering Nkunku’s wages.
If the estimates are to be believed, then Nkunku is one of the most well-paid players in the Premier League. Christopher Nkunku has a staggering annual salary of around $12.8 million. This would mean that the Frenchman earns around $266,000. The Frenchman’s salary is pegged high considering his current form and the potential to be a world-class player.
However, despite his high salary, Christopher Nkunku still isn’t the Chelsea player with the highest salary. It is, in fact, Raheem Sterling who won the honor by virtue of his annual salary of $21 million. Chelsea pays the English winger a whopping $412,000 for his services.
The London club was smart enough to tie down the Frenchman to a long-term contract. The 26-year-old signed a six-year contract with ‘The Blues’ that would see him play at the club at least until the end of the 2027/28 season.
The net worth and brand endorsements of Christopher Nkunku
It is clearly evident that Christopher Nkunku receives more money than an average individual soccer player. His dedication and hard work have come to fruition, for he is now one of Chelsea’s most glamorous boys. However, it is not merely Nkunku’s salary at his clubs that has contributed to his giant net worth. The former RB Leipzig player is one of the most bankable soccer players on the planet, with a decent brand network.
Put a smile on your face 👌🏾😁 #enjoyyourlife @adidasfootball pic.twitter.com/G8zYV94jiH
— Christopher Nkunku (@c_nk97) December 14, 2018
The famous German athletic apparel brand Adidas is Nkunku’s pick for his primary sponsor. Although the contract details with the German brand are not public yet, it can be estimated that, given Nkunku’s stature, the Frenchman should be receiving a hefty sum from Adidas. Fans have spotted Christopher Nkunku rocking Adidas X Speedflow.3 boots during the 23/24 Premier League season for Chelsea.
Given his huge salary and the brand endorsements, it is speculated that the 26-year-old’s net worth is around $6-8 million. However, this figure is bound to go up considering Nkunku is still yet to reach his ceiling.
The Frenchman also has a huge social media following. Christopher Nkunku has 2.6 million followers on Instagram and another 260K on X. The Chelsea player can easily use his substantial social media following to attract lucrative brand deals.
Christopher Nkunku’s car collection
Given the French player’s high income, it is safe to say that he would use this to purchase some expensive pieces of machinery. Many soccer players turn to cars when their disposable income rises. Christopher Nkunku, too, is a very big automobile enthusiast who has been spotted with his cars a number of times. Despite being in the Premier League, the 26-year-old’s garage is dominated by German automobile companies.
Christopher Nkunku is the owner of a Volkswagen ID.4 that costs around $40,000. The ID.4 is a very fuel-efficient car that is very comfortable for its passengers. The French player often comes to training sessions in the German car.
The second car in the Frenchman’s collection is the Mercedes-Benz G63. The car is popular for its spectacular and high-end performance and its iconic design. The G63 boasts a twin-turbo V-8 engine that provides it with ample acceleration and impressive off-road capabilities. When it comes to cars and soccer, Christopher Nkunku surely knows how to have good taste.
The playing career of Christopher Nkunku
The Frenchman has seen a meteoric rise in fame since graduating from the Academy of Paris Saint-Germain. Christopher Nkunku has then impressed pundits in Germany and even though he has had a limited playing time in England, Nkunku has left his mark.
The 26-year-old made his way through the youth system of PSG, which also handed him his professional debut. The Frenchman then made 78 appearances, scoring 11 goals.
Such was his talent that the French team handed him his professional debut at just 18 years old. His debut for PSG came in March 2016 in a Ligue 1 game against Montpellier. Christopher Nkunku enjoyed three successful seasons in the French capital before joining RB Leipzig in the summer of 2019.
Christopher Nkunku found it tough to break into a star-studded PSG lineup. This is when a call from the Bundesliga arrived. It was in the German League that the Frenchman had his first breakthrough. Christopher Nkunku was a menace at Leipzig who could easily take on elite defenders and score goals for fun.
The flashy winger from PSG had turned into a goalscoring monster in Germany. Nkunku scored 70 goals and assisted a further 56 in 172 appearances for RB Leipzig. He even shared the 22/23 Bundesliga Golden Boot with Niklas Fullkrug after he scored 16 goals in 25 games. Christopher Nkunku made his national team debut in a UEFA Nations League match against Denmark in 2022.
His terrific performances prompted many clubs to make a move for the Frenchman. However, Chelsea managed to tie down Nkunku to deal almost 6 months before his arrival. Despite Chelsea and Leipzig agreeing on a deal for him in the latter half of 2022, the Frenchman joined the 2-time UEFA Champions League winners in June 2023.
However, his Chelsea career so far is marred with injuries. A knee injury sustained during the pre-season kept him out for the first 4 months of the 23/24 season. Injury has sidelined Nkunku yet again for a month in February 2024. Christopher Nkunku has scored 2 goals and made only 10 appearances for ‘The Blues.’
While nobody can doubt the Frenchman’s talents, Nkunku really needs to take care of his fitness. Chelsea owners have paid a lot of money and would be hoping to make a return on the huge investment.