Harry Kane has been officially recognized as the Bundesliga Player of the Season for the 2024/25 campaign. His outstanding contributions played a pivotal role in guiding Bayern Munich to their 34th Bundesliga title, securing the first major club trophy of his distinguished career.
Through fan votes that also contributed to selecting the Bundesliga Team of the Season, Kane emerged as the top individual performer. This season stands out as particularly memorable for the English striker, adding a significant club honor to his already brilliant career achievements by helping Bayern clinch the league championship.
Harry Kane is the Bundesliga`s Player of the Season.
Kane once again demonstrated his clinical finishing, scoring 26 league goals. This impressive tally earned him his second consecutive Torjägerkanone, the award for the Bundesliga`s top goalscorer. The 31-year-old striker expressed that this particular trophy held greater meaning for him, emphasizing how his goals directly contributed to the team`s title success.
His impact went beyond just scoring. Kane also showcased his creativity, providing eight assists throughout the season. This brought his total direct goal contributions (goals + assists) in the Bundesliga to an impressive 34, a figure unmatched by any other player in the league.
Kane`s influence on the team`s results is undeniable. With him in the starting lineup this season, Bayern boasted a formidable record of 22 wins, six draws, and zero losses. In contrast, without him starting, the team`s performance saw three wins, one draw, and three defeats.
Highlighting his knack for impactful moments, Kane opened the scoring (making the score 1-0) in ten separate matches this season. A remarkable statistic shows that whenever Kane scored in a Bundesliga match, Bayern went on to win. His scoring efficiency is further underscored by his average goal-scoring rate of approximately every 92 minutes across the campaign.
Looking ahead, the English captain could potentially add another significant piece of silverware this summer. Bayern Munich is set to compete in the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup in the USA, a tournament where the German powerhouse is considered among the leading favourites to claim the title.