Kane Voted Player of the Year in Germany
- Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane was voted Germany's player of the year for 2026, while Bayern boss Vincent Kompany secured the coach's accolade following an outstanding season.
- In a poll of 659 members of the Association of German Sports Journalists organized by Kicker, Kane gathered 272 votes, outpacing teammate Michael Olise, who received 203.
- Kicker reported Sunday that Deniz Undav received 61 votes, followed by Joshua Kimmich with 21 and Oliver Baumann with 14; Kompany earned nearly half the coach's award votes, surpassing last year's winner Julian Schuster of Freiburg.
- Bayern celebrated further success on Saturday, winning the Franz Beckenbauer German Supercup with a 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund in Germany, though Kane did not score.
- The player of the year award has existed since 1960, with coaches honored since 2002; Franz Beckenbauer leads the player category with three wins, while Klopp and Felix Magath each won the coach's award three times.
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The English advanced won the distinction with 272 votes. Kompany was elected best coach. The player prize has been awarded since 1960.
Following his XXL season with the Bayern, Harry Kane is logically elected player of the year 2026 in Germany. Vincent Kompany takes advantage of the title of best coach.
Kane voted player of the year in Germany
The England captain won the award after a stellar season, winning the Bundesliga and German Cup while Bayern also reached the Champions League semi-finals. Kane scored 61 goals for the club last season in all competitions. He then scored six goals as England reached the World Cup semi-finals before losing to Argentina. Bayern boss Vincent Kompany was named coach of the year, while their women's captain Giulia Gwinn won the award for best female …
Kane voted German footballer of the year
The England captain won the award after a stellar year, winning the Bundesliga and German Cup while Bayern also reached the Champions League semi-finals. Kane scored 61 goals for the club last season in all competitions. Bayern boss Vincent Kompany was named coach of the year, while their women's captain Giulia Gwinn won the award for best female player. The 695 members of the German sports journalists association vote on the award, with Bundesl…
In the preseason, Bavaria won national titles for both men and women. Wages? Further awards.
Harry Kane, attacker of the British national team and Bayern Monaco, was elected "Best German player of 2026" by sports journalists, in front of the French Michael Olyse, while Vincent Kompany was appointed coach of the year. (ANSA)
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