Harry Kane becomes first Englishman to win Germany's player of the year award
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 2:17 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Harry Kane has received the 2026 German footballer of the year award, making him the first Englishman to achieve this honor. The Bayern Munich striker scored 61 goals in all competitions last season, leading his team to a league and cup double, while also reaching the Champions League semi-finals. Kane secured 272 votes, surpassing teammate Michael Olise, who finished with 203 votes. This award is organized by Kicker magazine and voted on by members of the German sports journalists association. Kane will be recognized at Bayern’s Bundesliga opener against VfB Stuttgart at Allianz Arena.
- •Kane scored 61 goals last season for Bayern Munich.
- •Kane received 272 votes for the award; Olise received 203.
- •The award is voted on by the German sports journalists association.
- •Bayern Munich completed a league and cup double last season.
- •Kane will be honored at Bayern's Bundesliga opener on August 25.
- 2:17 PMYahoo Sports — Kane first Englishman to win Germany's player of the year award
- 2:16 PMBBC Sport — Kane first Englishman to win Germany's player of the year award
- 2:12 PMThe Guardian Sport — European football: Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane named player of the year in Germany
"Striker becomes first Englishman to win the award Teammate Michael Olise finishes second Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane was voted the 2026 player of the year in Germany by an association of sports journalists on Sunday, finishing ahead of teammate Michael Olise. Kicker magazine revealed the results of its yearly polls of members of the Association of German Sports Journalists. This story will be updated Continue reading...
"Harry Kane has been voted 2026 German footballer of the year, becoming the first Englishman to win the award.
"Harry Kane has been voted 2026 German footballer of the year, becoming the first Englishman to win the award.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 2:17 PMKane first Englishman to win Germany's player of the year award
Harry Kane has been voted 2026 German footballer of the year, becoming the first Englishman to win the award.
- BBC SportAug 23, 2026, 2:16 PMKane first Englishman to win Germany's player of the year award
Harry Kane has been voted 2026 German footballer of the year, becoming the first Englishman to win the award.
- The Guardian SportAug 23, 2026, 2:12 PMEuropean football: Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane named player of the year in Germany
Striker becomes first Englishman to win the award Teammate Michael Olise finishes second Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane was voted the 2026 player of the year in Germany by an association of sports journalists on Sunday, finishing ahead of teammate Michael Olise. Kicker magazine revealed the results of its yearly polls of members of the Association of German Sports Journalists. This story will be updated Continue reading...
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