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Kai McCarthy
ST · Striker #2 Under Contract Professional · 1st division

Kai McCarthy

📍 New Zealand · 🎂 19 yrs · 🛡️ RB Leipzig (Leipzig) · 🏆 Bundesliga · 💶 €10.9m
Languages: English
0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes

Current club

RB Leipzig

Leipzig, Germany

Bundesliga · Professional · 1st division

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • River Plate Argentina · Primera División · Professional
  • Tottenham Hotspur England · Premier League · Professional
  • LOSC Lille France · Ligue 1 · Professional

Player Bio

Kai McCarthy is a right-footed striker at RB Leipzig (Leipzig). Speaks English. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

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Key attributes

Pace96
Shooting97
Passing90
Dribbling94
Defending66
Physical92

Player radar

Pace 96 Shooting 97 Passing 90 Dribbling 94 Defending 66 Physical 92

AI Profile Rating

94

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace96
Shooting97
Passing90
Dribbling94
Defending66
Physical92

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 900.96
Assists / 900.14
G+A24

📈 Market value trend

Now €10.9M
€3.9M 2021 €5.5M 2022 €7M 2023 €8.7M 2024 €10.9M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    RB Leipzig25 apps · 21 goals
  • 2023–24
    RB Leipzig II19 apps · 18 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€10.9m ↑ €1.38m
Foot
Right
Height
182 cm
Agent
Contract expiry
—

Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
May 2025 RB Leipzig II → RB Leipzig Free
Apr 2024 Youth academy → RB Leipzig II €4.36m
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Jun 16, 2026

Full report
Performance score
94
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 96

Injury risk
32% Moderate

Key insights

  • Standout attributes: Pace, Shooting.
  • Development areas: Defending.
  • Strong fit for Striker role (fit score 96).
  • Performance metrics exceed Striker average by 12 points overall.
  • No injury history on file — baseline risk model applied.

Sportify AI Analysis provides data-driven estimates for scouting and performance insight only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified medical professionals for health decisions.

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