Kai Havertz is set to feature for Arsenal in their Carabao Cup semi-final clash against Chelsea, with his wife, model Sophia Weber, expected to be in attendance to support him. The match holds particular significance for the German international, who made a £65 million switch from Chelsea to Arsenal in 2023.
While Havertz etched his name in Chelsea history by scoring the winning goals in the 2021 Champions League and Club World Cup finals, his three-year stint at Stamford Bridge was also marked by periods of inconsistent form. The 26-year-old has spoken candidly about how the pressures of his career during that time affected his personal life, particularly his then-girlfriend, Sophia.
A Challenging Transition to London
Weber, who has known Havertz since their childhood in Germany, relocated with him to London following his move from Bayer Leverkusen in 2020. Reflecting on a difficult spell, Havertz acknowledged the toll it took. "Football is our life. If you lose a game, of course, you don’t have an easy life as well," he said. "I think everyone at home, especially my girlfriend, has had some tough weeks as well... I think she is happy now again and so am I."
Confronting Online Harassment
The couple married in the summer of 2024 and later announced they were expecting their first child. However, during her pregnancy, Weber was subjected to severe online abuse after Havertz missed a penalty in Arsenal's FA Cup loss to Manchester United in January 2025.
The influencer, with over half a million Instagram followers, publicly shared screenshots of the hateful messages. "For anyone to think it’s okay to write something like this is so shocking to me. I hope you are so ashamed of yourself," she wrote in one post. In another, she appealed for respect, stating, "I’m not sure what to even say but please guys be more respectful. We are better than this…" Hertfordshire Constabulary later confirmed the arrest of a 17-year-old boy in connection with the malicious communications.
An Anchor in a Whirlwind Career
Despite the glamorous perception of their lives—Havertz as a Premier League footballer and Weber as a model—the striker has emphasized how his relationship provides normality and grounding. "Everything moves fast," Havertz told The Guardian in 2023, describing the fickle nature of public opinion. "People love me now but maybe in two weeks, they hate me again. No matter how well I played, I come home and my girlfriend wants me to put the plates into the dishwasher."
Weber remains a constant presence in the stands, supporting Havertz as he aims to help Arsenal secure their first piece of silverware under Mikel Arteta.
