The French striker had already been distinguished by his peers at the end of last season.
Individual awards follow for RB Leipzig’s French striker Christopher Nkunku: after being named player of the season 2021/22 in the Bundesliga by his peers, he was voted player of the year 2022 by German journalists on Sunday .
Christopher Nkunku, who extended his contract at Leipzig for two seasons until 2026, has totaled 134 points, six more than two-time crown-holder Robert Lewandowski, who left Bayern after eight seasons in Munich for FC Barcelona.
«I am very honored and know how to fully appreciate such a reward. Above all, I must thank my team, my coach and all the collaborators. Without their support, it would have been impossible to achieve such a season. I now look ahead“Commented Nkunku, quoted in the Kicker press release.
This annual consultation has been organized since 1960 by the bi-weekly Kicker for more than 700 German sports journalists.
In third place is Kevin Trapp, the goalkeeper of Eintracht Frankfurt, winner of the Europa League (C3), just ahead of Tony Kroos.
Beaten in the German Supercup on Saturday evening by Bayern (5-3), but scorer from the penalty spot, Nkunku is the second Frenchman to put his name on the list of the prestigious award after Franck Ribery, winner in 2008.
In mid-May, during a consultation with Bundesliga players and coaches, the 24-year-old player trained at Paris SG had been named footballer of the season in the championship, thanks to these 20 goals and 13 assists in 34 matches.