Kai Havertz
GER
ArsenalCF (AM)
Poacher
Jun 11, 1999 (26)
Left
6'4"
183 lb
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Leading German frontline
Havertz is set to start at forward for Germany at the 2026 World Cup.
Analysis: Havertz is heading to the World Cup and is set for a major role with Germany, as he is likely to start most games at forward for the club. After starting the season injured and not playing much, he would pick up the pace, notching six goals and four assists in 18 appearances (nine starts) between UCL and league play. That said, he will see plenty of chances for goal contributions, not only as a forward who can find the back of the net but also as a provider of great hold-up play for assists. He will also see some corner and penalty duties if the right situations arise, giving him even more added value. He could find himself as one of the more productive forwards in the group stage, based on the other three teams Germany will face, although he could be held back a bit by rotation if they find themselves in a comfortable spot through two games.
Scores opener
Havertz scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 (5-4) penalty shootout defeat versus Paris Saint-Germain.
Analysis: Havertz gave Arsenal a dream start in Saturday's 1-1 draw with PSG in the Champions League final in Budapest, finishing emphatically over Safonov in the sixth minute after Marquinhos' attempted clearance off Leandro Trossard sent him clean through on goal. The German forward saw little of the ball thereafter as Arsenal spent much of the match defending deep, while Willian Pacho largely succeeded in limiting his influence and preventing him from finding additional scoring opportunities. Havertz ends the 2025-26 Champions League campaign with four goals and one assist across six appearances, including two starts. Despite the heartbreak of the penalty-shootout defeat, Arsenal's season will still be remembered as a historic one following their run to the final. Looking ahead, Havertz is expected to lead the line for Germany national football team at the 2026 World Cup, where he figures to be one of the first names on the team sheet in attack.
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