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Harry Kane Wins Germany’s Footballer of the Year 2026

8/23/2026

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Harry Kane was named Germany's Footballer of the Year 2026, the first English recipient.
He scored 61 goals as Bayern Munich secured a league and cup double.
Kane received 272 votes, while teammate Michael Olise placed second with 203 votes.
He and coach Vincent Kompany will be honoured at Bayern's Bundesliga opener against VfB Stuttgart on Friday.
Vincent Kompany was named Bundesliga Coach of the Year.

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Harry Kane was named Germany's Footballer of the Year 2026, the first English recipient.
He scored 61 goals as Bayern Munich secured a league and cup double.
Kane received 272 votes, while teammate Michael Olise placed second with 203 votes.
He and coach Vincent Kompany will be honoured at Bayern's Bundesliga opener against VfB Stuttgart on Friday.
Vincent Kompany was named Bundesliga Coach of the Year.