Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has been named Germany’s 2026 Player of the Year after beating teammate Michael Olise to the prestigious award.
The England captain was recognised for a remarkable season in which he helped Bayern Munich win the Bundesliga and German Cup, while also reaching the Champions League semi-finals.
Kane scored 61 goals in all competitions for Bayern last season before continuing his impressive form at international level.
The 33-year-old scored six goals as England reached the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Argentina eliminated them.
Kane makes history
Kane becomes the first Englishman to win the award, which is voted for by 695 members of the Association of German Sports Journalists.
Players from the Bundesliga and German footballers playing abroad are eligible for the honour.
Olise finished second in the voting for the second consecutive year, having also been runner-up in 2025 behind former Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz.
Bayern coach Vincent Kompany was named Coach of the Year, while Bayern women’s captain Giulia Gwinn won the women’s award.
Bayern sporting director Max Eberl praised Kane’s impact following the announcement.
‘It’s almost impossible to find the right superlatives to describe Harry Kane – sometimes I’m at a loss for words,’ Eberl said.
‘He’s already been named England’s Footballer of the Year, and now he’s also won it in Germany.’
Kane’s latest individual honour further strengthens his credentials as one of the leading contenders for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, which will be presented in London in October.