Player Profile
Kevin Schade
Kevin Schade
Brentford
Position
Primary
Forward
Others
Winger, Left Forward
Brentford 2026 Snapshot
Career
Trophies
Kevin Schade gives Germany a direct attacking profile with strong pace and space-running. The 24-year-old remains one of the attackers who can change the rhythm of a match quickly. FIFA World Cup 2026.
That keeps him relevant in 2026. Fans tracking him alongside all qualified teams are still following one of the most important names in Germany's road to the tournament.
Team Overview
Schade matters because Germany need attackers who can run behind and add physical speed to the front line. He gives them that without needing a very specific setup. Fans who want the full national-team picture can also track him through Germany and the tournament route that runs through the match schedule and the three-country map of the host venues.
That kind of option matters.
Early Life and Background
Birthplace, family, and youth football journey
Schade was born in Potsdam on 27 November 2001 and developed through German football before taking his game into the Premier League. His rise has been driven by pace, athletic growth, and attacking intent.
Those strengths still shape him.
Club Career
Early clubs and development
Freiburg helped Schade earn senior recognition, and Brentford gave him a more open, transition-heavy environment that suits his strengths. That combination has helped define his profile.
It has been an important stage.
Current club and recent form
At Brentford he offers direct attacking work and the ability to force defensive lines backward. Germany benefit from attackers who can change the tone of a game that quickly.
That is his clearest football value. Supporters following his club rhythm through the broadcast guide can already see how closely his club form connects to Germany's wider 2026 picture.
Kevin Schade — Stats and Performance
| Season | Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2023 | Freiburg | 68 | 12 | 8 |
| 2023-2026 | Brentford | 89 | 20 | 11 |
Schade's profile is built around pace, transitions, and attacking threat in open spaces. His value is less about slow control and more about vertical impact.
International Career
Caps, goals, and major tournaments
Germany still see Schade as one of the wider attacking options rather than an automatic starter. That still matters because tournament squads need pace profiles off the bench and across rotation.
He remains a useful option.
| National team | Caps | Goals | Tournament involvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5 | 0 | Senior attacking option in the 2026 cycle |
Playing Style and Key Strengths
Position, role, and standout qualities
Schade is a right-footed attacker who likes to run into space and attack defenders directly. He is most effective when the game becomes stretched and physical.
That speed is his biggest strength.
Personal Info and Profile
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Kevin Schade |
| Date of birth | 27 November 2001 |
| Age | 24 |
| Nationality | Germany |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 174 lbs (79 kg) |
| Position | Forward |
| Preferred foot | Right |
| Current club | Brentford |
| Contract end | 2028 |
| Transfer value | €22M |
| Jersey number | 16 |
| Weekly salary | yet to be confirmed |
| Estimated net worth | yet to be confirmed |
Transfer News and Market Value
Schade's 2026 story is about role growth rather than transfer noise. The key football question is whether he can turn strong club tools into a more consistent Germany role.
That is the main issue around him.
Salary and Net Worth
Public salary reporting around Kevin Schade's exact weekly wages remains limited in 2026, so a verified public benchmark is yet to be confirmed. His Premier League status still points to strong top-flight earnings.
Public net worth estimates are also limited. The clearest football point is that his market standing remains healthy because of his age and athletic profile.
Kevin Schade 2026 Style, Strengths, and Tournament Outlook
Schade's biggest strength is direct pace and vertical threat. Germany can use that when they want to stretch opponents quickly.
The challenge is adding more consistent finishing and decision-making.
Even so, he remains a dangerous attacking option. Fans can follow the detail through fixture pages, the live race in the group standings, and real-time updates on live scores.