Kane misses out on Bayern player of the season award
Former Crystal Palace star, has won Bayern Player of the award ahead of Harry Kane who only managed a third-place finish in the club’s Player of the Season poll for the 2024–25 campaign.
The England captain delivered another outstanding season, finishing as Bundesliga top scorer for the second consecutive year with 26 league goals and 41 goals in all competitions.
He was instrumental for Bayern as they reclaimed the Bundesliga title.
Olise voted as Bayern player of the year
However, Bayern fans saw another star as the club’s standout performer, Michael Olise won the Player of the Season award.
The former Crystal Palace winger impressed with 17 goals and 16 assists in 48 matches, winning a commanding 44.8% of the vote.
Veteran midfielder Thomas Müller finished second with 18.7%, while Kane garnered just 9.4%, placing him third despite his prolific scoring run.
Kompany praises Olise
Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany praised Olise’s impact on the team, adding that he is hungry for success.
He said, “We signed Michael and had a lot of hope. But it's not always the case that a player integrates so quickly. I see his hunger every day. He's a really hard worker. That’s the basis, along with his talent. Nobody doubts that he can make the difference, and we absolutely need that.”
Bayern’s squad is currently enjoying a short break following their involvement in the FIFA Club World Cup.
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