Nicolas Kühn
A dynamic German winger whose explosive pace and direct dribbling have marked him as a rising talent in European football.
Born 2000 (age 26)·German footballer·Birthday: January 1·Generation Z
Biography
Born in the Bavarian town of Regensburg, Nicolas Kühn's football journey began in the youth ranks of local club Jahn Regensburg before his potential caught the eye of RB Leipzig. His career path has been one of strategic development, featuring loan spells and moves designed to hone his raw talent. After stints in the Netherlands with Ajax and Bayern Munich's reserves, he found a consistent footing at Rapid Vienna, where his performances as a tricky winger or forward earned him a transfer to Italy's Serie A. Kühn represents a modern breed of attacker, comfortable on either flank and capable of changing a game with a moment of individual skill. His move to Como signals the next chapter for a player still carving out his place at the highest level.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Nicolas was born in 2000, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Nicolas Was Born
The biggest hits of 2000
#1 Movie
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Best Picture
Gladiator
#1 TV Show
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Nicolas's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
2000Born
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2005Started school
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2013Became a teenager
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Could drive
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2018Could vote
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2021Turned 21
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 26 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Broke through as a professional in the Austrian Bundesliga, making over 50 appearances for SK Rapid Wien.
- Earned a transfer to Serie A club Como in 2024, joining a historic Italian side in its resurgence.
- Represented Germany at multiple youth international levels, from U-18 through U-21.
- Won the Austrian Cup with Rapid Vienna in the 2022-23 season.
Did You Know?
He shares a birthday (January 1st) with fellow footballer Mario Götze.
Kühn was part of the Ajax academy system, playing for their reserve team Jong Ajax.
His middle name is Gerrit.
“I am here to develop my game and help the team win.”
