Kai Wagner
29-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.
Back in Philadelphia
Wagner has completed a permanent transfer on a Designated Player contract to join Philadelphia from Birmingham City, his new club announced Monday.
ANALYSIS
This will be the second stint Wagner will have at Philadelphia after he left to join Birmingham earlier this year. He played for Philly in the previous seven seasons and is the club's all-time leader in assists. He should be a starter on the left side of the defense almost instantly.
This will be the second stint Wagner will have at Philadelphia after he left to join Birmingham earlier this year. He played for Philly in the previous seven seasons and is the club's all-time leader in assists. He should be a starter on the left side of the defense almost instantly.
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Transfers to Birmingham City
Wagner will join English Championship side Birmingham City following his stint with Philadelphia Union, who announced his departure Friday.
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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.
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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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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.