Sports · 23 August 2026

Harry Kane named Germany's 2026 Player of the Year, a first for an Englishman

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Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has been named Germany's footballer of the year for 2026. He scored 61 times across all tournaments last season and will receive recognition on Friday, ahead of Bayern's initial Bundesliga match. Kane also received the Golden Shoe on Wednesday for being Europe's top scorer last season.

By BriefTea Editorial · 23 August 2026 at 16:50

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