Player Profile
Havertz's role as the pressing trigger is underappreciated — his work rate makes Germany's high press function.
Tactical Role
False 9 who drops deep to create space for Musiala and Wirtz to attack. His pressing from the front sets the tone for Nagelsmann's gegenpressing.
Key Strengths
Bio
Club Career
Iconic Moments
Scored the only goal in the 2021 Champions League final to give Chelsea a 1-0 victory over Manchester City.
Justified his £70 million transfer in the biggest possible moment, winning Chelsea's second European Cup.
Reinvented himself as Arsenal's centre-forward, scoring 14 goals including crucial headers in the title race.
Proved his versatility and mental strength after a difficult Chelsea exit, becoming key to Arsenal's challenge.
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Kai Havertz: ‘Just to watch the Champions League final is very special, to play in it is unreal’Jun 6Kai Havertz shares his thoughts on the unforgettable experience of playing in the Champions League final.
Kai Havertz: ‘Just to watch the Champions League final is very special, to play in it is unreal’Jun 6Germany's opening match against Curacao in Group E on June 14, 2026, is crucial for establishing momentum in the tournament. The team, under manager Julian Nagelsmann, will aim to leverage their gegenpressing style to dominate the game, but must also be wary of their vulnerabilities.
Kai Havertz: ‘Just to watch the Champions League final is very special, to play in it is unreal’Jun 6Germany's opening match against Curacao in Group E on June 14, 2026, is crucial for establishing momentum in the tournament. The team, under manager Julian Nagelsmann, will aim to leverage their gegenpressing style to dominate the game, but must also be wary of their vulnerabilities.