German · Aachen, Germany · Born 11 June 1999Elegant German forward who scored the winning goal in the Champions League final for Chelsea before becoming a key player at Arsenal.
Kai Lukas Havertz was born in Aachen, Germany on 11 June 1999. He rose through Bayer Leverkusen's academy, becoming the youngest player and youngest scorer in Bundesliga history at the time. He joined Chelsea in 2020 for £71 million and scored the winning goal in the 2021 Champions League final against Manchester City. Despite inconsistent Premier League form at Chelsea, he moved to Arsenal in 2023 and has thrived under Mikel Arteta. Versatile enough to play across the forward line and in midfield, his technical quality and intelligence are exceptional. He has earned over 40 caps for Germany.
Scoring winning goal in 2021 Champions League final
He scored the winning goal in the 2021 Champions League final, Chelsea's second-ever Champions League triumph, at just 21 years old.
Did You Know?How They Played
Versatile attacking midfielder with excellent technical ability and aerial presence
Lasting Impact
Havertz represents the modern generation of German football talent, combining traditional technical skills with contemporary versatility and tactical intelligence.
Career Honours
- Champions League 2021
- Club World Cup 2022
- UEFA Super Cup 2021
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayer Leverkusen | 2016–2020 | — | 150 | 14 | #29 |
| Chelsea | 2020–2023 | €80M | 38 | 13 | #18 |
| Arsenal | 2023–2024 | €75M | 171 | 47 | #18 |
 Germany | — | — | 50 | 18 | — |
German Athletes