| Age | 26 years |
| Date of birth | June 11, 1999 |
| Height, weight | 193 cm, 82 kg |
| Place of birth | Aachen, Germany |
| Citizenship | Germany |
| Position | Forward - attacking midfielder |
| Club | Arsenal |
| Number | 29 |
| In team since | 2023 |
| Contract until | ~2028 |
| Contract extension | no |
| Market value | ~60–80 million euros |
| Eye color | light |
| Preferred foot | right |
| Agent | ROOF (agency) |
Biography of Kai Havertz
Kai Lukas Havertz was born on June 11, 1999 in Aachen and is considered one of the most talented German players of his generation. His family was connected to sports - his grandfather was a footballer, his father worked as a police officer, and his mother was a lawyer.
From an early age, he stood out with his technique and football intelligence. At the age of 11, he joined Bayer's academy, where he quickly became a leader of the youth teams.
In 2016, Havertz made his debut for Bayer and became the youngest player in the club's history in the Bundesliga. Soon he also became the youngest goalscorer and set records for reaching 50 and 100 matches the fastest.
The 2018–19 season became a breakthrough - 17 goals in the Bundesliga and the status of one of the best young players in Europe.
In 2020, he moved to Chelsea for more than 70 million euros. In his first season, he scored the winning goal in the Champions League final and later also brought the club victory in the FIFA Club World Cup final.
In 2023, he transferred to Arsenal. Under Arteta, he became a versatile attacking player - playing as a "false nine", midfielder, and forward. In his first season, he recorded 20 goal contributions in the Premier League.
His career has also been accompanied by injuries - a hamstring tear in 2025 and a knee injury that kept him out for several months.
He made his debut for the Germany national team in 2018 and became the first player born in 1999 to play for the national team. He has participated in the European Championship and the World Cup.
Personal life of Kai Havertz
Kai Havertz maintains a stable personal life.
- Since 2018, he has been in a relationship with Sophia Weber
- In 2023, the couple announced their engagement
- In July 2024, they officially got married
- In March 2025, their son was born
Havertz is known for his calm character, intelligence, and high level of media culture.
Interesting facts about Kai Havertz
- The youngest debutant of Bayer in the Bundesliga
- The youngest player to reach 50 and 100 matches in the Bundesliga
- Scored winning goals in the Champions League and Club World Cup finals
- One of the most versatile players in Europe
- Can play in multiple attacking positions
- Compared to Özil, Kroos, and Ballack
- His height of 193 cm makes him a rare "tall technician"
- His favorite player in childhood was Toni Kroos
Statistics of Kai Havertz
Overall club statistics
| Club | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Bayer Leverkusen | 118 | 36 |
| Chelsea | 91 | 19 |
| Arsenal | 66 | 22 |
| Total | 275 | 77 |
Detailed statistics by clubs
| Club | All competitions | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayer | 150 | 46 | |
| Chelsea | 139 | 32 | |
| Arsenal | 101 | 32 |
Season statistics (key)
| Season | Club | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–17 | Bayer | 28 | 4 |
| 2017–18 | Bayer | 35 | 4 |
| 2018–19 | Bayer | 42 | 20 |
| 2019–20 | Bayer | 45 | 18 |
| 2020–21 | Chelsea | 45 | 9 |
| 2021–22 | Chelsea | 47 | 14 |
| 2022–23 | Chelsea | 47 | 9 |
| 2023–24 | Arsenal | 51 | 14 |
| 2024–25 | Arsenal | 36 | 15 |
| 2025–26 | Arsenal | 14 | 3 |
Germany national team statistics
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 57 |
| Goals | 21 |
Goals for the national team (main)
| Tournament | Goals |
|---|---|
| European Championship | 4 |
| World Cup | 2 |
| Nations League | several |
| Qualifiers | several |
Controversies involving Kai Havertz
Kai Havertz is not considered a controversial player and is known for his professional behavior.
The only notable incident was contracting COVID-19 in 2020, which temporarily sidelined him from Chelsea.
There were also discussions about his inconsistent form at Chelsea, but these were purely sporting matters and not related to disciplinary issues.
