Kai Wagner
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Kai Wagner 2025 season stats
As a left back, Kai Wagner has appeared in 35 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 3,068 minutes at an average rating of 7.55. 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 | 2 | 0.10 | 77 |
| Goal involvements | 13 | 0.38 | 96 |
| Shots | 19 | 0.60 | 62 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0.10 | 39 |
| Shot accuracy | 26.0% | n/a | 50 |
| Shot conversion | 11.0% | n/a | 73 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.40 | n/a | 75 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 0.23 | 48 |
| Shots blocked | 6 | 0.18 | 70 |
| Hit woodwork | 3 | 0.09 | 95 |
| Assists | 11 | 0.30 | 98 |
| Key passes | 105 | 3.10 | 99 |
| Chances created | 76 | 2.23 | 100 |
| Big chances created | 20 | 0.59 | 98 |
Kai Wagner has taken 19 shots with 5 on target (26% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 161 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 62nd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Kai Wagner has 11 assists and 105 key passes , creating 20 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 40 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 98th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1527 | 44.80 | 40 |
| Accurate passes | 1125 | 33.00 | 23 |
| Pass accuracy | 74.0% | n/a | 2 |
| Long balls won | 126 | 3.70 | 89 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.03 | 81 |
| Accurate crosses | 113 | 3.31 | 100 |
| Backward passes | 165 | 4.84 | 45 |
| Passes (final third) | 388 | 11.38 | 99 |
Kai Wagner has completed 1125 of 1527 passes at 74% accuracy , plus 113 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 40th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 21 | 0.62 | 77 |
| Dribble attempts | 31 | 0.91 | 61 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 75 |
| Duels won | 210 | 6.16 | 93 |
| Aerials won | 54 | 1.58 | 61 |
| Touches | 2758 | 80.90 | 88 |
| Possession lost | 777 | 22.79 | 99 |
| Dribbled past | 41 | 1.20 | 94 |
| Fouls won | 40 | 1.17 | 77 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 0.18 | 29 |
| Turnovers | 19 | 0.56 | 57 |
Kai Wagner completes 21 dribbles at a 68% success rate and wins 210 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 97 | 2.85 | 95 |
| Tackles won | 72 | 2.11 | 98 |
| Interceptions | 49 | 1.44 | 80 |
| Clearances | 84 | 2.46 | 23 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 179 | 5.25 | 93 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 3 | 0.09 | 30 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.03 | 55 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.03 | 77 |
Kai Wagner makes 97 tackles and 49 interceptions , adding 84 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 32 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 95th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 38 | 1.11 | 63 |
| Yellow cards | 6 | 0.18 | 47 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 6.33 | n/a | 77 |
| Foul involvements | 78 | 2.29 | 78 |
| 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 38 fouls and received 6 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.3 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left back (32 appearances), also at left center back (1).
Strengths & 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 | 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 2025 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Kai Wagner has scored 2 goals and 11 assists across 35 appearances (33 starts), totalling 3068 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.3 assists per 90 minutes. Kai Wagner has attempted 19 shots with 5 on target, a 26% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Kai Wagner has created 76 chances including 20 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 21 successful dribbles from 31 attempts (68% success rate). Kai Wagner has contributed 105 key passes and 362 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Kai Wagner has registered 97 tackles (72 won), 49 interceptions, and 84 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 1125 from 1527 pass attempts, a 74% pass accuracy rate. Kai Wagner has won 210 of 329 total duels.
Discipline
Kai Wagner has received 6 yellow cards this season, committing 38 fouls and winning 40.
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 Portsmouth on October 2nd. Philadelphia Union drew 1-1. Kai Wagner played 90 minutes, registering 1 assist, 1 shot, 3 key passs, 2 tackles with a match rating of 7.48.
Recent matches
- October 2nd1-1 drawatPortsmouth(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.48)
- November 13th2-1 winvsBristol City(90 mins, rating 6.48)
- March 13th2-1 winvsPreston North End(90 mins, rating 6.79)
- September 14th1-1 drawatHull City(90 mins, rating 6.73)
- December 7th2-0 winvsWrexham(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.56)
Next fixture
Kai Wagner and Philadelphia Union are next in action on November 21st against New York RB in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Philadelphia Union vs New York RB match preview.
Teammates at Philadelphia Union
Kai Wagner currently plays alongside Frankie Westfield, Nathan Harriel, Philippe Ndinga, Kai Wagner, Ezekiel Alladoh, Ben Bender, Indiana Vassilev, Eddy Davis III, Bruno Damiani, Stas Korzeniowski, Agustín Anello, Alejandro Bedoya, Finn Sundstrom, Jesús Bueno, George Marks, Malik Jakupović, Sal Olivas, Jeremy Rafanello, Cavan Sullivan, Danley Jean Jacques, Milan Iloski, Geiner Martínez, Olwethu Makhanya, Jovan Lukić, Quinn Sullivan, Neil Pierre, Andrew Rick, Andre Blake, Kaiden Moore and Japhet Sery Larsen at Philadelphia Union.