Players like Kai Havertz
ST/CMArsenal · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitKai Havertz's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kai Havertz are Raúl Jiménez, Christoph Baumgartner, João Pedro. Doppel rates Raúl Jiménez (Fulham) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Edin Džeko scores 85/100 at about €900k. Data as of September 2026.
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Kai Havertz is a versatile attacking midfielder with a knack for finding the net, showcasing a blend of goal-scoring and aerial prowess. His top-tier performance metrics place him in the elite 11% of his positional peers, highlighting his ability to win duels and possess the ball effectively in the attacking third. While his long-ball accuracy could improve, his impact on the game remains significant, despite a concerning injury history that has seen him miss substantial playing time.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Aerial duels won, Duels won. Availability: 65 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kai Havertz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raúl Jiménezsimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €3.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 27 | €42m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €28m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Morgan Guilavoguisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 28 | €4.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €7.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 40 | €900k | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Phillip Tietzsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Sam Lammerssimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 29 | €4.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Marvin Pieringersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €2.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Troy Parrottsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 24 | €23m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kai Havertz
≈ 100% Kai Havertz · strong: Shots, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Kai Havertz · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Kai Havertz · strong: Non-penalty goals, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kai Havertz?
By Doppel's fit score, Raúl Jiménez (Fulham) is the closest profile to Kai Havertz, with a 85/100 overall match. Christoph Baumgartner and João Pedro are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kai Havertz?
Yes. Edin Džeko (Fenerbahçe) plays a similar striker role and rates 85/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kai Havertz?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kai Havertz's 2024/25 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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