Harry Kane wins men's Player of the Year in Germany
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 1:22 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Harry Kane, the striker for Bayern Munich, has earned the title of men's Player of the Year, as announced by Kicker on Sunday. Kane received 272 votes from the Association of German Sports Journalists, surpassing teammate Michael Olise, who received 203 votes. His standout season included 61 goals in 51 matches, helping Bayern secure the Bundesliga and German Cup titles. Bayern Munich's manager Vincent Kompany was named Coach of the Year, while Giulia Gwinn won the women's Player of the Year, securing 106 votes amidst a tough season marred by injuries.
- •Kane received 272 votes to secure Player of the Year.
- •He scored 61 goals in 51 matches last season.
- •Vincent Kompany won Coach of the Year with 314 votes.
- •Giulia Gwinn was named women's Player of the Year with 106 votes.
- •The vote involved 656 members of the Association of German Sports Journalists.
- 1:22 PMESPN Soccer — Kane wins Germany award after 61-goal season
- 1:06 PMYahoo Sports — Kane voted German footballer of the year
- 11:48 AMYahoo Sports — Harry Kane named men's Player of the Year in Germany
- 11:20 AMYahoo Sports — Harry Kane is Germany's player of the year, Vincent Kompany gets coach's award
"Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane has been voted Germany’s player of the year 2026 and Vincent Kompany won the coach’s accolade after another outstanding season for the Bavarian powerhouse. Kane scored 61 goals across all competitions, including the German Supercup for Bayern last season, helping the team defend its Bundesliga title and win the German Cup. Kane also helped Bayern win the new season's German Supercup with a 2-1 win at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, though he didn't score in that game.
"Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane was voted 2026 German footballer of the year by an association of sports journalists on Sunday, finishing ahead of teammate Michael Olise.The 695 members of the German sports journalists association vote on the award, with Bundesliga players or German footballers playing abroad eligible for the honour.
"Bayern Munich star striker Harry Kane has been named men's Player of the Year in a vote organized by the Kicker, the German sports magazine said on Sunday. Bayern boss Vincent Kompany was named Coach of the Year, while Bayern defender Giulia Gwinn won the women's Player of the Year award.
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External links- ESPN SoccerAug 23, 2026, 1:22 PMKane wins Germany award after 61-goal season
Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane has been voted Germany's player of the year 2026 and Vincent Kompany won the coach's accolade.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 1:06 PMKane voted German footballer of the year
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane was voted 2026 German footballer of the year by an association of sports journalists on Sunday, finishing ahead of teammate Michael Olise.The 695 members of the German sports journalists association vote on the award, with Bundesliga players or German footballers playing abroad eligible for the honour.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 11:48 AMHarry Kane named men's Player of the Year in Germany
Bayern Munich star striker Harry Kane has been named men's Player of the Year in a vote organized by the Kicker, the German sports magazine said on Sunday. Bayern boss Vincent Kompany was named Coach of the Year, while Bayern defender Giulia Gwinn won the women's Player of the Year award.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 11:20 AMHarry Kane is Germany's player of the year, Vincent Kompany gets coach's award
Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane has been voted Germany’s player of the year 2026 and Vincent Kompany won the coach’s accolade after another outstanding season for the Bavarian powerhouse. Kane scored 61 goals across all competitions, including the German Supercup for Bayern last season, helping the team defend its Bundesliga title and win the German Cup. Kane also helped Bayern win the new season's German Supercup with a 2-1 win at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, though he didn't score in that game.
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