Kai Wagner
28-Year-Old
Philadelphia Union
MLS
2025 Fantasy Outlook
After inking a deal through 2026 with a player option for 2027, Wagner had another productive season in Philadelphia. Despite the team's overall struggles, he had his best individual season, with 10 assists and a goal. His 5.17 shot-creating actions per 90 is in the 99th percentile globally for full-backs, which says it all about his role. Wagner will again be one of the best defenders in MLS in 2025, as long as a move back to Europe isn't in the works.
Stuff's stat sheet in win
Wagner had one assist, created two chances, seven crosses (two accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Chicago.
ANALYSIS
Wagner now has seven or more crosses in his last three appearances as he continues to run as Philadelphia's main set-piece taker. While that has not resulted in many assists (zero in his previous seven appearances), Wagner continues to create chances for his teammates. On Saturday it paid off with a brilliant assist for Wagner on Tai Baribo's 16th minute strike. The defender also finished the day with 10 clearances and two corners. If Philadelphia can get contributions like this from Wagner, they could be in for a deep MLS playoff run.
Wagner now has seven or more crosses in his last three appearances as he continues to run as Philadelphia's main set-piece taker. While that has not resulted in many assists (zero in his previous seven appearances), Wagner continues to create chances for his teammates. On Saturday it paid off with a brilliant assist for Wagner on Tai Baribo's 16th minute strike. The defender also finished the day with 10 clearances and two corners. If Philadelphia can get contributions like this from Wagner, they could be in for a deep MLS playoff run.
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Eight crosses in 1-0 win
Wagner generated one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (four accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 win over New England Revolution.
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Scores, assists versus Chicago
Wagner scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and two chances created in Saturday's 4-0 win over Chicago Fire.
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Active on both sides of ball
Wagner took three off target shots, crossed nine times (two accurate), created three chances and made seven tackles (winning five) during Saturday's 1-0 loss to New York Red Bulls.
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Leads team in crosses in draw
Wagner had eight crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Toronto FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 63rd minute.
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Cross for assist
Wagner assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), 15 crosses (four accurate) and 11 corners in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Colorado Rapids.
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Could leave Philly soon
Wagner is expected to leave Philadelphia in the coming days, according to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sport Deutschland.
ANALYSIS
Wagner was linked with a move to Parma, but talks didn't progress. Other teams are keen on him, though, including Fenerbahce and Las Palmas. All signs point to Wagner not being part of the Union roster by the time the 2025 MLS season starts.
Wagner was linked with a move to Parma, but talks didn't progress. Other teams are keen on him, though, including Fenerbahce and Las Palmas. All signs point to Wagner not being part of the Union roster by the time the 2025 MLS season starts.