Germany penalty taker

Joshua Kimmich is our current Germany penalty taker call, with Kai Havertz next in line if the order changes.

Joshua Kimmich is still the best current Germany lead because he actually took and scored the World Cup qualifying penalty against Luxembourg on 10 October 2025. Kai Havertz remains the clearest alternative, but he missed the qualifying campaign through injury, which is why the live file still leans Kimmich rather than assuming Havertz would step back in immediately. Germany should still be treated as a two-name board, not a one-man answer.

If you searched for Germany penalty taker, the hierarchy at the top is the quickest answer we are willing to publish right now. The evidence trail underneath shows why that order makes the cut.

For World Cup 2026, Joshua Kimmich is the current first-choice call for Germany, with Kai Havertz the closest backup if the tournament order shifts.

A fresh in-match penalty can move this page quickly, especially if it contradicts the current lead or happens with the full-strength tournament pool on the pitch.

For the more conditional boards, one more clean senior penalty is often enough to sharpen the backup line or flip the order outright.

Spot a hierarchy shift, a squad-specific wrinkle or a better local source? Contact us here. If you are close to the Germany setup and have stronger information, that is exactly the kind of update we want.