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Kai Havertz is the biggest paradox in modern football.
Since the start of last season, he has scored 35 goals from 25.4 xG for club and country across all competitions. That’s an overperformance of nearly +10, and that’s without counting his 13 assists. On paper, he’s a finishing machine. Plus, the German works smartly off the ball, creates space for teammates, and presses effectively.
But what’s the narrative around him? Memes about a clumsy striker and highlight reels of missed chances.
Now, let’s look at the raw numbers from this season: 9 goals, 3 assists in 21 Premier League matches. All of this comes from 9.4 xG and 2.2 xAG. Essentially, he’s delivering consistently.
So why does the hate persist? Because highlights are content taken out of context, not the full picture. Because when Havertz scores the winning goal in a Champions League final, everyone calls him a future superstar, but when he misses a big chance, he’s written off as useless. 3 replies
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