Kai Wagner
Germany
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Kai Wagner 2026 season stats
As a left back, Kai Wagner has appeared in 7 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 630 minutes at an average rating of 7.25. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Goal involvements | 3 | 0.43 | 97 |
| Shots | 5 | 0.70 | 72 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 28 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.43 | 81 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.29 | 85 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.40 | 100 |
| Key passes | 24 | 3.40 | 100 |
| Chances created | 23 | 3.29 | 100 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.43 | 97 |
Kai Wagner has taken 5 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 126 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 72nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Kai Wagner has 3 assists and 24 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 27 minutes. Kai Wagner has set up 27 shots for teammates, worth 2.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 100th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 315 | 45.00 | 37 |
| Accurate passes | 235 | 33.60 | 26 |
| Pass accuracy | 75.0% | n/a | 3 |
| Long balls won | 26 | 3.71 | 92 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 20 | 2.86 | 100 |
| Backward passes | 37 | 5.29 | 49 |
| Passes (final third) | 94 | 13.43 | 100 |
Kai Wagner has completed 235 of 315 passes at 75% accuracy , plus 20 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 37th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Dribble attempts | 3 | 0.43 | 42 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 7 |
| Duels won | 20 | 2.86 | 16 |
| Aerials won | 12 | 1.71 | 72 |
| Touches | 539 | 77.00 | 77 |
| Possession lost | 157 | 22.43 | 100 |
| Dribbled past | 7 | 1.00 | 89 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.57 | 42 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 0.71 | 62 |
Kai Wagner completes 0 dribbles and wins 20 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 1.00 | 18 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.57 | 19 |
| Interceptions | 14 | 2.00 | 93 |
| Clearances | 20 | 2.86 | 32 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 23 | 3.29 | 35 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.14 | 32 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.14 | 97 |
Kai Wagner makes 7 tackles and 14 interceptions , adding 20 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 90 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 18th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 6 | 0.86 | 37 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.29 | 75 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 28 |
| Foul involvements | 10 | 1.43 | 35 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Kai Wagner has committed 6 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left back (7 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Kai Wagner previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 16 | 1,399 | 0 | 3 | 32 | 32 | 7.09 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 7.44 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 35 | 3,068 | 2 | 11 | 105 | 97 | 7.55 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 34 | 2,906 | 1 | 11 | 98 | 60 | 7.14 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 29 | 2,534 | 1 | 8 | 72 | 64 | 7.62 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 36 | 3,251 | 0 | 9 | 88 | 50 | 7.19 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 35 | 3,077 | 3 | 4 | 51 | 64 | 7.02 |
About Kai Wagner
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Kai Wagner has scored 3 assists across 7 appearances (7 starts), totalling 630 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.4 assists per 90 minutes. Kai Wagner has attempted 5 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.07 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kai Wagner has created 23 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. Kai Wagner has contributed 24 key passes and 69 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kai Wagner has registered 7 tackles (4 won), 14 interceptions, and 20 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 235 from 315 pass attempts, a 75% pass accuracy rate. Kai Wagner has won 20 of 38 total duels.
Discipline
Kai Wagner has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 6 fouls and winning 4.
About Kai Wagner
Kai Wagner is a 29-year-old defender playing for Philadelphia Union in the Major League Soccer, representing Germany. Kai Wagner is left-footed and wears the number 27 shirt. Born on 15 February 1997.
Most recent appearance
Kai Wagner's most recent match was away at New York RB on December 6th. Philadelphia Union won 1-3. Kai Wagner played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.58.
Recent matches
- December 6th1-3 winatNew York RB(90 mins, rating 6.58)
- December 8th1-1 drawatAustin(90 mins, rating 6.97)
- July 21st2-2 drawvsInter Miami(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.02)
- March 1st2-3 winatNew York City(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.44)
- April 8th3-2 winvsAtlanta United(90 mins, 2 assists, rating 7.97)
Next fixture
Kai Wagner and Philadelphia Union are next in action on February 4th against CF Montréal in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Philadelphia Union vs CF Montréal match preview.
Teammates at Philadelphia Union
Kai Wagner currently plays alongside Frankie Westfield, Malik Jakupović, Jovan Lukić, Bruno Damiani, Ezekiel Alladoh, Neil Pierre, Jesús Bueno, Quinn Sullivan, Philippe Ndinga, Finn Sundstrom, George Marks, Alejandro Bedoya, Agustín Anello, Indiana Vassilev, Nathan Harriel, Sal Olivas, Milan Iloski, Ben Bender, Cavan Sullivan, Andrew Rick, Geiner Martínez, Kai Wagner, Jeremy Rafanello, Danley Jean Jacques, Andre Blake, Kaiden Moore and Japhet Sery Larsen at Philadelphia Union.