Arnaud Kalimuendo
 Kalimuendo warming up for Rennes in 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 20 January 2002[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Suresnes, France | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[3] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Striker | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team | Eintracht Frankfurt (on loan from Nottingham Forest) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2012 | FC Saint Cloud | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2020 | Paris Saint-Germain | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020–2022 | Paris Saint-Germain | 3 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020–2021 | → Lens (loan) | 28 | (7) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021–2022 | → Lens (loan) | 32 | (12) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022–2025 | Rennes | 93 | (34) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025– | Nottingham Forest | 9 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026– | → Eintracht Frankfurt (loan) | 7 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018 | France U16 | 3 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019 | France U18 | 12 | (9) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020–2025 | France U21 | 33 | (11) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | France Olympic | 10 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14 February 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 24 March 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga (born 20 January 2002) is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt, on loan from Premier League club Nottingham Forest.
Club career
Paris Saint-Germain
Youth career and pro debut
Born in Suresnes, Hauts-de-Seine,[2] Kalimuendo joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) from FC Saint Cloud in July 2012. There he debuted with the under-19 squad in the UEFA Youth League, aged only 16, under the direction of Thiago Motta, becoming one of the leaders of the youth sides.[4] Kalimuendo signed his first professional contract with the club on 8 July 2019, a deal that was set to expire on 30 June 2022.[5] On 10 September 2020, Kalimuendo made his official debut for Paris Saint-Germain in a 1–0 loss against Lens.[6]
2020–21: First loan to Lens
On 5 October 2020, Kalimuendo signed a contract extension with Paris Saint-Germain until June 2024, and joined Lens on a season-long loan deal.[7] He made his debut in a 4–0 loss to rivals Lille on 18 October,[8] and scored his first goal in a 1–0 win against Dijon on 22 November.[9] His third goal for Lens came on 5 December in a 2–0 victory against Rennes. By scoring his third goal for the club, he became the first Lens player in 70 years to score in his first three games as a starter in Ligue 1.[10]
2021–22: Second loan to Lens
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On 10 June 2021, it was made official by Lens that Kalimuendo would return to PSG following the end of his loan deal. His first appearance back at Paris Saint-Germain came in a 1–0 loss to Lille in the Trophée des Champions on 1 August 2021.[11] However, on transfer deadline day on 31 August, Kalimuendo returned to Lens on loan for the remainder of the season.[12] On 1 October, he scored his first two goals of the season in a 2–0 win over Reims. It was the first brace of his career.[13] Across his two loan spells at Lens, Kalimuendo scored 21 goals in 65 matches for the club.[14]
Rennes
On 11 August 2022, Kalimuendo joined Ligue 1 side Rennes.[15] In the 2024–25 season, he finished as his club's top scorer with 17 goals in Ligue 1 and ranked third overall, behind joint top scorers Ousmane Dembélé and Mason Greenwood.[16]
Nottingham Forest
On 18 August 2025, Kalimuendo signed a five-year deal with Premier League side Nottingham Forest for a reported transfer fee of £26m.[17][18] Later that year, on 27 November, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3–0 win over Malmö FF during the UEFA Europa League.[19]
Loan to Eintracht Frankfurt
On 7 January 2026, Kalimuendo joined Eintracht Frankfurt on loan, with an option to make the transfer permanent.[20]
International career
Kalimuendo represents France at international level. He finished third with the U17 side at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil in 2019, scoring a hat-trick in the third-place play-off to beat the Netherlands by a score of 3–1.[21]
On 24 May 2021, Kalimuendo was called up for the Under-21 Euros by coach Sylvain Ripoll after Randal Kolo Muani was removed from the squad due to playing the Ligue 1 relegation/promotion play-offs with Nantes.[22]
Personal life
Born in France, Kalimuendo is of Congolese descent.[23]
Career statistics
- As of match played 14 February 2026[24]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | League Cup[b] | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Paris Saint-Germain | 2020–21 | Ligue 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2021–22 | Ligue 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 1[c] | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||
| 2022–23 | Ligue 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 1[c] | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |||
| Lens (loan) | 2020–21 | Ligue 1 | 28 | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 30 | 8 | |||
| 2021–22 | Ligue 1 | 32 | 12 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 35 | 13 | ||||
| Total | 60 | 19 | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | 65 | 21 | |||||
| Rennes | 2022–23 | Ligue 1 | 30 | 7 | 1 | 0 | — | 6[d] | 0 | — | 37 | 7 | ||
| 2023–24 | Ligue 1 | 30 | 10 | 5 | 4 | — | 6[d] | 1 | — | 41 | 15 | |||
| 2024–25 | Ligue 1 | 33 | 17 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 34 | 18 | ||||
| Total | 93 | 34 | 7 | 5 | — | 12 | 1 | — | 112 | 40 | ||||
| Nottingham Forest | 2025–26 | Premier League | 9 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 4[d] | 2 | — | 14 | 2 | ||
| Eintracht Frankfurt (loan) | 2025–26 | Bundesliga | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | ||||
| Career total | 172 | 55 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 203 | 65 | ||
- ^ Includes Coupe de France
- ^ Includes EFL Cup
- ^ a b Appearance in Trophée des Champions
- ^ a b c Appearances in UEFA Europa League
Honours
Paris Saint-Germain
France U17
- FIFA U-17 World Cup third place: 2019[21]
France U23
- Summer Olympics silver medal: 2024[27]
Individual
Orders
References
- ^ "FIFA U-17 World Cup Brazil 2019: List of Players: France" (PDF). FIFA. 31 October 2019. p. 9. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 December 2019.
- ^ a b "Arnaud Kalimuendo". L'Équipe (in French). Paris. Retrieved 16 March 2025.
- ^ "Arnaud Kalimuendo". Paris Saint-Germain FC. 20 January 2002. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ Jaquin, Alexandre (9 September 2020). "PSG: qui est Arnaud Kalimuendo, l'attaquant de 18 ans qui va faire des débuts à Lens?" [PSG: who is Arnaud Kalimuendo, the 18 year old forward who will make his debuts at Lens?]. RMC Sport (in French). Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ "Arnaud Kalimuendo signs his first professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain". Paris Saint-Germain. 8 July 2019. Archived from the original on 16 December 2019.
- ^ "Composition du PSG : Kays Ruiz-Atil et Arnaud Kalimuendo titulaires contre Lens" [PSG starting eleven: Kays Ruiz-Atil and Arnaud Kalimuendo starters against Lens]. L'Équipe (in French). 10 September 2020. Archived from the original on 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ "Arnaud Kalimuendo prolonge son contrat avant d'être prêté au RC Lens" [Arnaud Kalimuendo extends his contract before being loaned to RC Lens]. Paris Saint-Germain (in French). 5 October 2020. Archived from the original on 6 October 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
- ^ "Lille vs RC Lens (4–0) Oct 18, 2020 Match Stats". FootballCritic. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
- ^ "Dijon 0–1 Lens". AS. 22 November 2020. Archived from the original on 30 November 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
- ^ "ARNAUD KALIMUENDO, UNE PREMIÈRE DEPUIS 70 ANS" [ARNAUD KALIMUENDO, A FIRST SINCE 70 YEARS]. Actu Foot (in French). 8 December 2020. Archived from the original on 26 February 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
- ^ "Lille vs PSG (1–0) Aug 1, 2021 Lineups and Squads". FootballCritic. 1 August 2021. Archived from the original on 4 August 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- ^ "Arnaud Kalimuendo, un retour en lettres capitales !" (in French). RC Lens. 31 August 2021. Archived from the original on 31 August 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ Lenoir, Hugo (1 October 2021). "Ligue 1 : Lens confirme sa place 2e place grâce à un doublé de Kalimuendo" [Ligue 1: Lens confirms its place 2nd place thanks to a Kalimuendo brace]. Score.fr (in French). Archived from the original on 1 October 2021. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- ^ De Freitas, Guillaume (12 July 2022). "Quatre clubs à l'affût pour Arnaud Kalimuendo". Canal Supporters (in French). Retrieved 12 July 2022.
- ^ "Arnaud Kalimuendo est Rouge et Noir !" (in French). Stade Rennais F.C. 11 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
- ^ Furniss, Matt (20 August 2025). "Why Arnaud Kalimuendo Might Be the Perfect Fit for Nottingham Forest". The Analyst.
- ^ Club, Nottingham Forest Football (18 August 2025). "Forest sign Kalimuendo". Nottingham Forest Football Club.
- ^ Percy, John (18 August 2025). "Callum Hudson-Odoi to sign new Nottingham Forest deal – he has proved a £3m bargain" – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
- ^ "Nottingham Forest 3–0 Malmo: Arnaud Kalimuendo scores first Forest goal as they continue revival under Sean Dyche". Sky Sports. 27 November 2025.
- ^ "Arnaud Kalimuendo joins Eintracht". Eintracht Frankfurt. 7 January 2026.
- ^ a b "France earn bronze with win over Netherlands". FIFA.com. 17 November 2019. Archived from the original on 17 November 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
- ^ "EdF (Espoirs) : avec Green, Disasi et Kalimuendo" [France team (U21): with Green, Disasi, and Kalimuendo]. Maxifoot (in French). 24 May 2021. Archived from the original on 24 May 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
- ^ "Arnaud Kalimuendo : Le Franco-Congolais veut s'imposer au PSG" [Arnaud Kalimuendo: The French-Congolese wants to impose himself at PSG]. Africa Top Sports (in French). 27 March 2020. Archived from the original on 27 March 2020. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ^ Arnaud Kalimuendo at Soccerway
- ^ Bosher, Luke; Whitehead, Jacob (23 April 2022). "PSG crowned Ligue 1 champions after draw against Lens". The Athletic. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ "A final, lots of goals and a trophy: a great start to the season!". Paris Saint-Germain FC. 31 July 2022. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ^ Ronay, Barney (9 August 2024). "Camello's extra-time double clinches football gold for Spain against France". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ "Espoirs du PSG : Arnaud Kalimuendo Titi d'or 2020". France Bleu (in French). 8 March 2021. Retrieved 8 March 2021.
- ^ "Décret du 23 septembre 2024 portant promotion et nomination dans l'ordre national du Mérite" [Decree of 23 September 2024 on promotion and appointment to the National Order of Merit]. Official Journal of the French Republic (in French). 2024 (227). 24 September 2024. PRER2420330D. Retrieved 16 March 2025.
External links
- Arnaud Kalimuendo at the French Football Federation (in French)
- Arnaud Kalimuendo – UEFA competition record (archive)
- Arnaud Kalimuendo at Olympics.com
- Arnaud Kalimuendo at Équipe de France (in French)
- Arnaud Kalimuendo on Instagram
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