Kai Havertz Bio: Transfer & Injury [2023 Update]

Kai Havertz is a professional German soccer player who plays as an attacking midfielder or forward for the Premier League club Chelsea. 

Is there anyone who can shake up an entire league at the age of 17? Undoubtedly, this man is born with unique sets of genes.

No teenager managed to accomplish more than what Kai Havertz achieved since his professional debut with Bayer Leverkusen at 17 years.

An aspiring soccer player from Aachen, Germany, Kai is a multi-tasker, moving between school and training grounds.

As if things weren’t hectic enough for the young star, the German club Bayer Leverkusen appointed the Aachen-born team captain.

Moreover, we can see the club’s trust in his abilities to lead the team, as he became one of the youngest players to captain a top-flight team in the Bundesliga.

The two-footed attacker is an all-rounder with numerous comparisons to fellow German stars Toni Kroos and Mesut Ozil.

At the same time, he is a quick, reactive player with a broader vision of the pitch’s ongoings.

In 2020, he made a 5-year deal with Chelsea for a whopping $91 million making him Chelsea’s second-most-expensive signing.

His adaptability to the playing situation and playmaking skills have made him an indispensable asset to both his club and the national team.

The soccer player believes the 2022/2023 season of the Champions League is the best chance for Chelsea to win and disprove the critics. 

This article will discuss the early life, physical statistics, career, net worth, and personal life of the Alleskonner!

Quick Facts

Early Life, Parents & Siblings

Kai Havertz is a resident of Aachen, Germany, born on June 11, 1999. Although his parents’ names remain under review, the German has two siblings who are utterly fond and protective of their little brother.

Similarly, Leah and Jan Havertz are occasionally pictured on Kai’s social media in a family outing or gathering.

Despite his siblings’ occupations being unknown, the German midfielder’s mother works as a lawyer, and his father was an amateur soccer player and, at present, works as a policeman.

In fact, Kai’s father and grandfather’s amateur soccer career was an influencing factor in his soccer pursuit.

Likewise, the entire family lived in a neighborhood with a training ground in their locale, which was also a prompting factor.

Eventually, 4-year-old Havertz found an inalienable affinity towards football. Since Alemannia Mariadorf was closer to his home, Kai’s parents decided to enroll him in the particular academy.

Thereafter, seeing a bright future for their son in this sport, his parents set out building contacts with various clubs around Germany to impart a more professional finishing to a 9-year-old Havertz.

Leverkusen, Cologne, and Gladbach showed an eagerness to include him in their ranks.

Havertz’s youth career got handed to Aachen Alemannia. In the meantime, Kai would also focus on his education as there must be a fail-safe plan if soccer didn’t work out in the future.

Hence, the burgeoning footballer joined Landrat-Lucas High School, where he received his primary education.

Upon completing high school, Kai prepared to study for A-Levels while also playing in a top-flight league with Bayer Leverkusen.

Age, Height, & Body Stats

As of December 2023, the Chelsea midfielder is 24 years old.

Kai is remarkably tall, with a height of 6 feet 4 inches (1.95 m), which has become quite advantageous for his heading feat.

Similarly, he weighs an average of 83 kg (183 lbs). Even with such weight, Kai has a seemingly leaner body frame and is rather bony than muscular.

However, his physique has not dampened the skills; instead has been a trump card for the young German.

Agreeably, Kai can pick up more injuries, but the attacking midfielder can showcase the skills that captivate the viewers in awe while in-form.

It is baffling how a man of Havertz’s quality missed out on the Golden Boy Award as he was voted 3rd on the 2019 list. 

However, awards don’t need to define this youngster’s potential of what he achieved with Bayer Leverkusen and now with Chelsea and the German national team.

Pundits have dubbed him as Alleskonner, the opposition’s nightmare, and judging how Kai plays, even fans like me can attest that this man has what it takes to be a top player- and as the Germans say it- Stark Spieler!

Additionally, the attacking midfielder possesses incredible pitch awareness and game visualization capability and, most importantly, drops back to the defensive line.

While not technically assisting in defending, Havertz drops back to collect passes and make a run to the opposition half to launch a counter-attack. Similarly, the attacker is adept with both his feet and even his head.

The soccer player has impressive acceleration, eyes for goalscoring, creates spaces, provides game-changing passes, and is also robust on-air.

Furthermore, Kai avoids the off-side trap to prevent the loss of open chances.

Career: Club & Nation 

In the beginning, Kai gained actual football experience with amateur Alemannia Mariadorf. After playing six years at Mariadorf, the second-tier Alemannia Aachen signed an 11-year-old Havertz, who finally entered the sporting world as a professional.

Immediately, in the 2010 season, the top-tier German side Bayer Leverkusen swooped in to add to their youth forces. Subsequently, with the U-17 team, Kai scored 18 goals during the 2016 season.

He was already creating a sensation in the Bundesliga, and undeniably, the German national team’s future looked really bright.

Kai came on as a substitute for Charles Aranguiz on October 15, 2016, officially making a debut against Werder Bremen.

At the age of 17, the attacking midfielder became the youngest debut in the Bundesliga.

The Bundesliga recorded its 50,000th goal with Karim Bellarabi’s finish assisted by Havertz.

Champions League Debut

Due to an unfortunate suspension of Hakan Calhanoglu on February 17, 2017, the German national made his first-ever Champions League start in the Round of 16, wherein Leverkusen faced defeat at the hands of a composed Atletico Madrid.

Although the German side planned out a comeback for the second leg, Kai had to miss out on the March fixture against Atletico as his examinations coincided with the match date.

The club felt a massive gap in the midfield due to Havertz’s absence.

Moving on, the attacking midfielder was lurking everywhere in a clash against VfL Wolfsburg and finally found an open net, thereby ending the match in a 3-3 draw. Moreover, on April 2, 2017, Kai became the youngest scorer for the club at 17.

During that season, Kai made 28 appearances in all competitions and netted four times, including a brace against the Berlin side Hertha BSC. Ultimately, Bayer finished in the 12th position.

There aren’t enough words to talk about the talent he exuded. Even if the spectator is rooting for the opposition, one cannot help but admire Kai’s playing style; alluring yet straightforward, it’s praiseworthy and intelligent all the same.

Bundesliga Hero

Observing a teenager impress on a big stage and playing in the top-tier in one of the best leagues is unfathomable.

However, the path doesn’t end for the youngster; we have yet to talk more about his flourishing career.

Specifically, in April of 2018, at the age of 18 years and 307 days, Kai reached 50 Bundesliga appearances becoming the youngest player ever, overtaking Timo Werner, who previously held the record.

In this campaign, Havertz netted three goals with 30 appearances. Regardless of his fifth-place finish, the German star decided to play for the club for a few more years.

With the contract extension that binded him until 2022, Havertz was also fulfilling his dream of playing in the Champions League.

At one point, the Leverkusen duo Julian Brandt and Kai Havertz were amongst the most feared attacking partnerships.

Eventually, Brandt moved onto Borussia Dortmund for the 2019/20 season; Kai stayed behind to help the club grow. 

Again, the German national was on a streak of breaking records, as he yet again became the youngest Bundesliga player (19 at that time) to score a penalty in a 3-0 win against Wolfsburg. 

In the same season, Kai was the only player in the Leverkusen squad to continually appear in the starting squad and had already netted six goals.

In the upcoming month, he became the youngest player to have 75 appearances, one step behind Julian Draxler in a game against Fortuna Dusseldorf.

Likewise, Havertz celebrated his 100th Bundesliga appearance with style as he came on to score one goal in a win against VfB Stuttgart, the goal being the only of the game.

On May 5, as Bayer thrashed Eintracht Frankfurt 6-1, Kai registered 15th for the campaign.

Even though that game was a memorable one for the teenager, the attacking midfielder became the highest-scoring teenager with 17 goals that came against a weakened Hertha BSC. 

Last Stint At Bayer Leverkusen And Journey To Chelsea 

Kai’s importance for the upheaval of Bayer Leverkusen was phenomenal. Never has anyone seen such a brilliant player that can give so much in the game.

At the end of the 2018/19 campaign, Havertz finished second in the German Player of the Year behind Marco Reus.

However, we had yet to witness his last glorious run blazing the Bundesliga in the 2019/20 season.

One of the most brilliant performances came in the Champions League game against Juventus and Atletico Madrid.

Notwithstanding the eventual loss to the group stage’s favorites, the German midfielder’s performance was highly commendable.

Setting up Moussa Diaby, Kevin Volland, and Leon Bailey, Leverkusen pressurized the opponents with Kai’s indescribable contribution.

Bayer Leverkusen was fighting for the Champions League spot as the Bundesliga was seeing its most competitive season in the 2019/20 season. 

With the likes of Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig always challenging league leaders and defending champions, Bayern Munich, and Bayer Leverkusen, weren’t far behind.

On March 7, 2020, Bayer Leverkusen thrashed Frankfurt 4-0, as Havertz recorded one goal and one assist.

However, they could secure the title, and on 4 September 2020, he was sold to Chelsea. 

Kai managed to score nine goals and eight assists in 45 games in his first season at Chelsea.

The club won the 2021 UEFA Champions League on 29 May 2021, and he scored the only goal of the game to beat Manchester City. 

International Career

In particular, the German became an international player with the U-16 squad, making his debut on November 11, 2014, as a substitute for Tom Baack.

Kai made it to the roster for UEFA European U-17 Championship in 2016.

Germany went onto play for five matches until Spain eliminated them in the semi-finals. Thereafter, a personal situation prevented Havertz from participating in other youth international competitions for 15 months.

Finally, played against Switzerland in the U-19 competition in August 2017.

On the other hand, Kai registered his first international goal with poker in a 5-1 win against Belarus, eventually leading him to captain the U-19 side in the upcoming matches.

Moreover, Kai’s wait was over, as on August 29, 2018, Germany head coach Joachim Low included him in the roster for the UEFA Nations League.

With his debut, Havertz became the first player to be born in the year 1999 and represent the national team.

Furthermore, he also represented Germany at UEFA Euro 2020 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Injury History 

Although a player has higher ratings and even legends and pundits remark him/her as a generational talent, no player can foresee and prevent injury; it’s just part of the game.

Havertz, still a young and blooming player, hit an injury phase. It did not look good on his resume; however, Kai just took it as a minor setback to bounce back stronger.

For instance, in the 2017/2018 season, the German encountered problems on his knees. As a result, Havertz remained on the sidelines from August 14 to August 24, 2017, missing only one game.

Similarly, in the 2018/2019 season, a bruise on the knee saw the attacking midfielder sidelined for 11 days from October 8, 2018. Fortunately, he didn’t miss much action as the international break was ongoing.

Again, the German missed one of the Leverkusen fixtures due to a mild illness that cost him one match appearance on October 24, 2019.

In the same season, a torn muscle fiber during the 2019/20 season saw Havertz miss two Bundesliga matches on November 11, 2019, which ruled him out for 17 days.

Nonetheless, after successful medical assistance, Kai got back to the training grounds to work on his comeback.

Likewise, in May 2022, he was ruled out of Chelsea’s FA Cup final due to a hamstring injury against Liverpool. 

As of late, Havertz is working his best to win Champions League, and all we can hope for is his better health and form.

Career Achievements

A pride for Bayer Leverkusen, Chelsea, and Germany, there is no doubt that the collection of accolades will only grow with time.

Some of his accolades are given below:

• UEFA Champions League: 2020–21
• UEFA Super Cup: 2021
• FIFA Club World Cup: 2021
• Bundesliga Player of the Month (April & May 2019)
• Bundesliga Team of the Year: 2018/2019
• UEFA Champions League Breakthrough XI: 2019
• Fritz Walter Medal U-17 (Silver): 2016
• Fritz Walter Medal U-19: 2018

Salary, Net Worth & Transfer Market 

Reports suggest that Kai Havertz has a staggering net worth of $2 million as of December 2023.

The Bundesliga wonder kid received a hefty salary of $32,000 per week at Bayer Leverkusen, which was a significant sum considering the attacking midfielder’s age.

With the renewal of the contract at Bayer Leverkusen, he earned $2.1 million every year as a salary.

Top clubs in Europe and even in Germany were eyeing to buy out Kai as Leverkusen labeled an approximately $156 million price tag on the youngster.

He chose to join Chelsea in 2020 and earned a huge amount as he initially received $74 million with the Chelsea contract, which later on raised to $85.5 million.

However, his future in Chelsea is in a dilemma as they are willing to sell him for around $65 million to generate money to buy a new player. 

Many Premier League clubs like Liverpool, Manchester United, and La Liga giants Barcelona are eager to jump in to recruit the 24 year old. 

According to the transfermarkt website, as of December 2023, Kai enjoys a career-high market value of $74.58 million, granted that the youngster started from the $106K market value. 

In like manner, he earns a considerable sum from the sporting brand Nike, Caprison juice, and Calvin Klein, which adds to his growing fortune.

Nonetheless, at present, he is working hard to maintain his position in Chelsea and is paving the way to newer opportunities.

Kai Havertz Personal Life 

In particular, the attacking midfielder has a girlfriend named Sophia Weber, who is a model.

There is no information on how the couple met, but they aren’t shy to pour love on social media. On July 22, 2022, Kai posted their photo and wished her a happy four-year anniversary. 

Sophia is based in London and celebrates her birthday on May 28, 2022.

Despite having little details on Sophia, we can safely say that she and Kai make a beautiful pair.

Moreover, they are parents to three dogs, which they love and adore. 

Social Media Presence

The soccer player is quiet popular on social media, where he shares pictures of his girlfriend, dogs, and his career. 

Instagram: 5.3M Followers

Twitter: 1.5M Followers

Facebook: 5.8M Followers

Popularity Graph 

Kai Havertz is a renowned athlete who has been the subject of millions of searches on the internet. 

The above data represent his search results for the past 12 months. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

Which was Kai Havertz's disallowed goal?

In a match played in March 2021, Kai had a disallowed goal. In the match, he won the penalty, scored the goal, but his goal was disqualified.

Which is the preferred foot for Havertz to play soccer?

Havertz mostly prefers his left foot to play soccer.

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