Since bursting onto the scene during the 2015-16 campaign, Havertz has quickly become of the Bundesliga’s biggest stars. Following his rapid rise to stardom, the German midfielder has established himself as one of Europe’s hottest prospects, reportedly attracting interest from a whole host of Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea, and Liverpool. So, let’s a look at whether a top-flight English side should take a gamble on him.
The Bundesliga’s Next Big Star
When you analyze the now 20-year-old’s statistical return, it’s clear to see why the youngster has become such an integral part of Bayer Leverkusen’s squad over the last few years. Moreover, as of May 29th, he’s also one of the primary reasons as to why Die Werkself are priced at 4/5 to finish in the top four with football betting come the end of the Bundesliga season. Having progressed through the club’s academy, the attacking midfielder has scored 42 goals, in addition to assisting a further 30, across his 142 appearances for the German side, according to Soccer Base. Furthermore, it’s a testament to the German’s abilities that he has already registered seven international caps.
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In an era of football where the German top flight is the home to a wide array of up-and-coming talents, such as Erling Haaland, Jadon Sancho, Timo Werner, and many more, Havertz is considered by some to be the league’s standout player. A report by the Daily Star states that former Borussia Dortmund and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Steffen Freund believes that the Leverkusen youngster is the most talented player in the Bundesliga.
Versatility with the Potential to Flourish
Fundamentally, aside from Havertz’s ability to find the back of the net while supporting a lone striker, which, in Leverkusen’s case, is usually Kevin Volland, the 20-year-old is also more than capable of leading the line himself. Crucially, the German international’s ability to operate to a world-class level in numerous offensive positions is why he’s highly sought after by several Premier League sides.
Despite the fact that the midfielder is rumored to be priced at approximately $110 million by the one-time UEFA Cup winners, his in-game intelligence is one of the reasons why he is undoubtedly worth the gamble. Even though he has typically operated as an attacking midfielder for much of his professional career, Havertz has this season shown that he can also lead the line as a prolific goalscorer. As per his profile at Transfermarkt, the former Alemannia Mariadorf youth player has, at the time of writing, been deployed as a center forward on six occasions by Peter Bosz during the 2019-20 season. Impressively, Havertz has thrived in this role, scoring six goals and setting one up for his teammates.
Naturally, it’s because of his positional flexibility that he is the ideal option for Premier League teams. Manchester City, for example, are set to lose David Silva come the end of the current campaign, and while his position at the club will be tough to fill, Hazertz is more than capable of stepping up and delivering in his absence on the field.
The Ability to Produce All-Important Match-Winning Moments
Ultimately, while Hazertz is guaranteed to cost a lot of money, few players in world football are capable of altering the outcome of a match quite like the 20-year-old. Although it remains to be seen as to what happens next in the German’s career, there can be no doubts that he has the talent to reach the pinnacle of the sport, especially at a Premier League club.
