Krzysztof Piątek Biography: Wife, Age, Net Worth, Height, Career, Clubs, Awards

Krzysztof Piątek is a Polish professional footballer.

He first came to widespread international attention during his time at Genoa in Italy, where he made an explosive start in Serie A, scoring frequently in his early matches.

That form earned him a high-profile transfer to AC Milan, and since then he has played for several clubs across Europe and recently in the Middle East.

He also represents the Poland national team and has scored in competitive matches, which has helped him retain status as one of Poland’s prominent strikers in the last several years.

Profile

• Full name: Krzysztof Piątek
• Date of birth: 1 July 1995
• Age: 30 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Dzierżoniów, Poland
• State/region of origin: Lower Silesian Voivodeship
• Nationality: Polish
• Profession: Professional footballer (striker)
• Height: 1.83 m
• Weight: 77–78 kg
• Eye color: Brown
• Hair color: Light brown
• Parents: Władysław Piątek (father), Jolanta Piątek (mother)
• Siblings: One older brother
• Spouse: Paulina Piątek (née Procyk)
• Children: None
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Roman Catholic
• Ethnicity: Polish
• Net worth: £25 million

Early Life and Education

Krzysztof Piątek (30 years old) was born on 1 July 1995 in Dzierżoniów, a town in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship of Poland.

His father, Władysław Piątek, introduced him to football at a young age, and his mother, Jolanta, has been supportive throughout his career.

Details about siblings are minimal, though he is known to have an older brother.

Piątek began playing football at local clubs Niemczanka Niemcza and Dziewiątka Dzierżoniów, later joining Lechia Dzierżoniów where his talent drew attention.

He combined schooling with football but dedicated himself early to professional sport.

Personal Life

Krzysztof Piątek is married to Paulina Procyk, a law graduate and fashion influencer.

The couple married in June 2019 after several years of dating.

They do not have any children as of 2025.

He is known for keeping his private life low-key, sharing only occasional moments on Instagram.

Piątek and his wife often appear together at fashion events and charity functions.

Career

Krzysztof Piątek came through youth systems of Niemczanka Niemcza, Dziewiątka Dzierżoniów, and Lechia Dzierżoniów, before signing with Zagłębie Lubin in 2013.

He initially played in youth/reserve teams and was promoted to the senior squad in the 2013–14 season, helping the team win the I Liga (Poland’s second tier) in 2014–15.

Between 2016–2018, he transferred to Cracovia, where he scored 32 goals in 65 appearances in the Ekstraklasa, earning attention from international scouts.

In 2018, Piątek joined Genoa CFC, where he made an explosive start, scoring 19 goals in 21 games in all competitions before transferring to AC Milan in January 2019 for around €35 million.

He became Milan’s top scorer in the 2018–19 season.

He moved to Hertha BSC in January 2020 for €24 million.

Later spells included Fiorentina (loan, 2022) and Salernitana (2022–23).

In July 2023, he joined İstanbul Başakşehir on a free transfer and later, in mid-2025, transferred to Al-Duhail SC in the Qatar Stars League for a reported fee of €10 million.

Piątek made his debut for Poland in September 2018 against Ireland.

He scored his first competitive goal in the UEFA Nations League versus Portugal and represented Poland at UEFA Euro 2020, FIFA World Cup 2022, and UEFA Euro 2024.

Awards

• Serie A Player of the Month: February 2019
• I Liga Champion: 2014–15 (with Zagłębie Lubin)
• Polish Ekstraklasa standout top scorer recognition (Cracovia)

Net Worth

Krzysztof Piątek’s net worth is estimated at £25 million.

Social Media

• Instagram: @piatek.krzysztof