Krzysztof Piątek, nicknamed "the Gunslinger" is well-known for his ability to control a football, his speed, and quickness, and good physical strength. He has been described as a "classic" "number 9" striker most efficient inside the opponent's penalty area, courtesy of his excellent positioning, accurate finishing, height, physical strength, and tenacity in aerial or physical challenges with opponents.
Krzysztof Piątek is a Polish professional footballer. He currently plays as a forward for Serie A club Fiorentina, on loan from Bundesliga club Hertha BSC. He is regarded as an important and emerging player for the Poland national football team. No doubt, he can be also a successor of Poland's Gem Robert Lewandowski.
Having started his senior career with sports club Lechia Dzierżoniów, he was signed by Ekstraklasa side Zagłębie Lubin in 2013. In 2016, Piątek joined fellow Polish side Cracovia. On 8 June 2018, Piątek signed a four-year contract with the Italian club Genoa. On 23 January 2019, Italian Serie A giants AC Milan signed him due to his impressive performance with Genoa. In January 2020, Piatek transferred to Hertha BSC on a long-term contract.
On 8 January 2022, he returned to Italy and joined Fiorentina on loan. He made his international debut on 11 September 2018, starting in a 1–1 friendly draw with the Republic of Ireland in Wrocław. He made his competitive debut in a UEFA Nations League match against Portugal and scored the opening goal in a 3–2 defeat.
Krzysztof Piątek was born on 1st July 1995 in Dzierżoniów, a town located at the foot of the Owl Mountains in southwestern Poland. His birth name is Krzysztof Piątek. He holds a Polish nationality and belongs to the Lechitic ethnic group. His star sign is Cancer. Being raised in a Christian household, he practices Christianity.
Piątek was born into a middle-class family. His father Władysław Piątek acts as a promoter and manager of Krzysztof while very little is known about his mother. The only child of his parents, Piątek's childhood went very well. He was brought up at Nicemza, a village in Dzierzoniow Municipality.
He was interested in football since the age of two. With the help of his supportive father, he began his early career by joining the youth academy of his hometown club Niemczanka Niemcza at the age of 10 and later played at Dziewiątka Dzierżoniów from 2006 to 2011.
Krzysztof Piątek has been married to his beautiful wife Paulina Procyk since 2019. By profession, Paulina is a lawyer. The 30-year-old studied at the University of Wroclaw where she earned a degree in law. Apart from being a trained lawyer, she is a fashion enthusiast. She is also said to have fallen in love with the Italian style and culture.
The couple is assumed to have met each other in 2016. After dating for three years, the love birds got engaged on 2nd June 2019. The couple's wedding took place on 1 June 2019 in the Castle of the Order of St. John in Łagów, a village in Świebodzin County, Lubusz Voivodeship, in western Poland. At the moment, they haven't become parents yet but are hoping to welcome their child soon.
As of March 2022, the net worth of Krzysztof Piątek is estimated to be €5.5 million. His current market value is 12 million euros. He used to earn £82,000 per week, £4,264,000 per year playing for Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin in 2020. As of 2022, he is playing for Italian Serie A side Fiorentina where he is paid €3,850,000 for the 2021-22 season. Apart from his football contract and salary, he earns additional income via endorsement deals, and bonuses too.
Krzysztof Piątek is 6 ft 0 inches tall and his body weight is 77 Kg. He has an Athletic build body. As a football player, he regularly does workout and gym exercises to keep him fit and active. He has a short raised side-faded hairstyle that is light brown in color. His eyes color are blue.
He always does heavy exercise which includes weight lifting, push-ups, Single-leg squats, Dumbbell bench step-ups, and others. He arrives every morning at the Fiorentina training center for warm-ups and training. He is a simple guy with no tattoos on his body parts.