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Arsenal

Kai Havertz

Position
Forward
Nationality
Germany
Height
193 cm
Games
14
11 starts
Minutes
948
68 a game
Goals
4
4.5 xG
Assists
1
1.0 xA

Player profile

948 min · vs 131 strikers · 3 Nov 2026 · Method

Archetype: Aerial forward who presses

Havertz is strong in the air and wins his duels, and he intercepts more than almost any striker. In front of goal he shoots less than most in the role.

Key strengths, areas for development and similar players

Key strengths

  • In the air. 3.23 aerials won per 90, percentile 81, and wins 48.4% of duels, percentile 80.

  • Interceptions. 0.57 interceptions per 90, percentile 92.

  • Accurate. 81.1% pass accuracy, percentile 77.

Areas for development

  • Shot volume. 2.28 shots per 90, percentile 22.

  • Few recoveries. 1.61 recoveries per 90, percentile 22.

Similar players

Against 135 strikers

Against the rest

How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of strikers with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle

Top fifth in 3 of 15 measures.

Touches, shots and positions

On the pitch

Busiest in the final third, right (15%), average spot right half-space, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.

Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third

Own third 9%, Middle third 38%, Final third 54%

Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.

By competition

The season

CompetitionAppsMinGoalsAssistsxGnpxGxAShotsKey passesRating
Premier League9673302.772.770.441557.02
Champions League3110010.560.560.37147.10
EFL Cup190000.720.720.12717.78
Community Shield175100.420.420.05117.73

14 games

Match by match

Rating game by game, average 7.08
Oldest to newest
Best: 8.2 v Chelsea, 6 Sep. Hover or tap a bar.