Published 18:22 IST, June 11th 2020

Kai Havertz becomes first player in Bundesliga history to net 35 goals before turning 21

Kai Havertz birthday: The Bayer Leverkusen starlet turns 21 this week, but before he did, Havertz wrote his name in Bundesliga's history books over the weekend.

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Kai Havertz is seemingly one of hottest prospects in European football right w. German attacking midfielder has been phemenal since making his Bundesliga debut in 2016. Kai Havertz recently etched his name in Bundesliga history books after he scored his 35th goal for Bayer Leverkusen in German top flight. In doing so, highly-rated midfielder became fastest player to reach that milestone before turning 21. Kai Havertz, who celebrates his birthday on June 11, is being linked with a big-money move to top European clubs due to his impressive displays with Leverkusen over last two seasons.

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Kai Havertz becomes first player in Bundesliga history to score 35 goals before turning 21

Kai Havertz : 21  Kai Havertz position: Central Attacking Midfielder (CAM)

Kai Havertz scored his 35th Bundesliga goal after he slotted past SC Freiburg goalkeeper Alexander Schwolow over weekend to round off an impressive team move. Still just 21, Kai Havertz overtook Bayer Leverkusen legend Bernd Schneider to become highest-scoring Bundesliga player before of 21. In fact, he just needs seven more goals to enter Bayer Leverkusen's top 10 list of record goalscorers. This season has been a highly productive one for Bundesliga starlet. Havertz has registered 15 goals and eight assists from 38 appearances across all competitions for his club over course of 2019-20 season.  

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Chelsea, who are rumoured to have completed signing of Timo Werner from RB Leipzig earlier this week, are rumoured to be interested in Bayer Leverkusen youngster. Manchester United are also interested in securing services of talented midfielder. Liverpool and Real Madrid have also reportedly asked about availability of Havertz in upcoming transfer window. It will be interesting to see where German international ends up if and when he decides to part ways with Bayer Leverkusen in coming months.

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18:22 IST, June 11th 2020