10 statistics Germany 2-0 Denmark: Havertz makes history, Rooney is about to be ‘dethroned’

Let’s take a look at the notable statistics surrounding Germany’s victory in the round of 16 of EURO 2024 (data from Opta and UEFA).

In German football history, only Jurgen Klinsmann and Mario Gomez (shared 5 goals) have more goals than Kai Havertz (4) in EURO periods.

Jamal Musiala has become the second highest scoring U21 player (3) in EURO history, behind only Wayne Rooney (4).

Since EURO 2016, this is the first time Germany has reached the quarter-finals of a major tournament (EURO/World Cup).

Denmark is currently experiencing a series of 8 consecutive matches without winning at major tournaments (4 draws, 4 losses).

Germany have won three of their five meetings with Denmark in major tournaments, all of which have come at the EUROs.

Not counting penalty shootouts, only the Netherlands and France (6 goals each) have scored more penalty goals than Germany (5) at EURO tournaments.

In his 50th appearance for Germany, Havertz scored his 18th goal for the national team.

Since coach Julian Nagelsmann was appointed, Havertz has scored 6 goals for Germany, only less than Niclas Fullkrug’s achievement (7).

Manuel Neuer made his 19th appearance at EURO tournaments, the most in German football history.

After Havertz Mario Gomez and Rudi Voller, Havertz is the third German player to score at least 2 goals in 2 EURO tournaments.