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Havertz will win Ballon d'Or - Matthaus

The Bayer Leverkusen midfielder just has to continue his current trajectory to secure the title as the world's best footballer

Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz can one day win the Ballon d’Or, according to German legend Lothar Matthaus.

Havertz, who turned 20 in June, had a remarkable 2018-19 season in central midfield for Leverkusen, scoring 20 goals in 45 games.

He finished second in the Bundesliga player of the season awards, just behind Dortmund’s Marco Reus, 10 years his senior.

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His consistent performances helped Leverkusen to secure qualification for the Champions League, offering Havertz the platform to show him immense talent to a wider audience.