It looks most likely that Havertz will spearhead Germany’s attack, having enjoyed an impressive season for Arsenal.
The 24-year-old scored 14 goals in all competitions for the Gunners last season.
He is, however, another player who started out as an attacking midfielder and has been converted into a centre-forward.
Borussia Dortmund’s Niclas Fullkrug is Germany’s only real out-and-out striker option. He was the top scorer in the Bundesliga in 2022-23 and scored 15 goals in all competitions last season, but time is running out for him already on the international stage.
He did not make his senior debut until 2022, is now 31 and would probably accept himself that he is a very good striker, but not a world-class one.
Then there is the dependable Thomas Muller – but he himself does not consider himself a striker, external – plus exciting talents like Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz and Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala to consider.
But they fall into the category of hugely talented forwards who provide flare and tempo to the team, not players to start in the centre of the attack.
The question of who leads the line for Germany at the European Championship is something that has the country’s supporters split.
“Some fans want to see Fullkrug as the more traditional number nine, especially as in a sense it would be reminiscent of past number nines who have brought success for Germany,” Eckner adds.
“But some would prefer a fast player up front like Havertz. Germany excite their fans the most when they play a fast-paced style.”
For Euro 2024 at least, Germany do have the option to mix things up in attack, but it seems fans who are waiting for the next Muller or Klinsmann to emerge may be waiting some time.