Kai Wagner

Defender #27
Age 29 years
Nationality Germany

Career

No transfer history

K. Wagner operates as a dependable Bronze-tier Squad Player, steadily building his body of work at the professional level. Earning his stripes with limited early opportunities, the emerging talent remains fiercely focused on proving his day-to-day consistency. Rather than chasing individual glory, his career is defined by a willingness to step in whenever called upon, aiming to establish a permanent, trusted foothold in the manager's matchday rotation.

The initial returns from his limited action suggest a player firmly on an upward trajectory. Handed just 280 minutes across three first-team appearances this term, Wagner is ruthlessly maximizing every single moment he spends on the pitch. Three critical assists highlight his overall output, showcasing an unselfish streak and a rapidly growing understanding of his team's tactical system. While his underlying metrics and overall profile are still in the developing phase, his current hot streak is simply impossible for the coaching staff to ignore. A massive surge in his performance ratings points to a player growing in confidence and adapting to the speed of the professional game. Wagner is actively calibrating his decision-making to the intense demands of the league, providing exactly the kind of rotational spark and depth that ambitious squads rely on during heavily congested fixture lists.

Player Rating

Kai Wagner
Defender
Emerging rotational option finding form

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Kai Wagner Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Height 39%
Weight 71%
Experience 68%

vs Major League Soccer

Height 54%
Weight 74%
Experience 72%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 36 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 14 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 51 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 41 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 77 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 36
Shooting 14
Defense 51
Workrate 41
Passing 77
Key Strength 77 Passing
Area to Watch 14 Shooting

Match Stats

Recent appearances across all competitions

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Oct 17, 2026 Philadelphia Union 2-2 Charlotte Major League Soccer 90' 6.6 0 0 68 Talen Energy Stadium
Oct 15, 2026 Chicago Fire 1-3 Philadelphia Union Major League Soccer 90' 6.6 0 0 86 Soldier Field
Oct 10, 2026 Philadelphia Union 2-1 Real Salt Lake Major League Soccer 90' 6.8 0 0 67 Talen Energy Stadium
Sep 26, 2026 Philadelphia Union 4-2 Orlando City SC Major League Soccer 90' 6.6 0 0 79 Talen Energy Stadium
Sep 20, 2026 Sporting Kansas City 3-4 Philadelphia Union Major League Soccer 97' 6.2 0 0 94 Children's Mercy Park
Sep 14, 2026 San Diego 0-5 Philadelphia Union Major League Soccer 90' 7.5 0 0 60 Snapdragon Stadium
Sep 09, 2026 Philadelphia Union 5-0 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 90' 7.1 0 0 66 Subaru Park
Sep 05, 2026 Philadelphia Union 2-0 CF Montreal Major League Soccer 90' 6.5 0 0 53 Subaru Park
Aug 29, 2026 New York Red Bulls 1-3 Philadelphia Union Major League Soccer 90' 6.3 0 0 43 Sports Illustrated Stadium
Aug 23, 2026 Austin 1-1 Philadelphia Union Major League Soccer 90' 6.9 0 0 26 Q2 Stadium
Aug 19, 2026 Philadelphia Union 2-2 Inter Miami Major League Soccer 91' 6.9 0 0 98 Subaru Park
Aug 16, 2026 New York City FC 2-3 Philadelphia Union Major League Soccer 90' 7.0 0 0 88 Yankee Stadium
Aug 01, 2026 Philadelphia Union 3-2 Atlanta United FC Major League Soccer 97' 7.6 0 2 89 Subaru Park
Jul 25, 2026 Philadelphia Union 1-0 Seattle Sounders Major League Soccer 92' 7.7 0 0 28 Subaru Park
Jul 22, 2026 Philadelphia Union 3-1 New York Red Bulls Major League Soccer 96' 7.2 0 1 58 Subaru Park

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