Kai Havertz
Professional footballer, UEFA Champions League winner
Born
June 11th, 1999
25 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Germany
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A professional footballer from Germany, played as an attacking midfielder and forward. Prominently featured for Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Chelsea FC. Achieved significant success in club football, winning the UEFA Champions League with Chelsea in 2021. Demonstrated versatility and technical skills on the pitch, contributing to club victories and national team performances.
Won the UEFA Champions League with Chelsea in 2021
Played for Bayer 04 Leverkusen
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