Arsenal's transfer blueprint to end wait for EPL title

Ronaldo snatches the glory but Mendes is Portugal's hero

Liverpool's transfer priorities: Sign Wirtz but ditch Darwin!

Euro 2025 Power Rankings: England climb despite Spain loss

50 players who will define the summer transfer window

Editors' Picks

WATCH: Son's priceless reaction as he's asked if he's better than Salah

How to buy Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Copa del Rey tickets

Scotland World Cup 2026 qualifying: Group, fixtures & results 

Santos Laguna vs Monterrey: Stream, TV & where to watch

Where to watch Ronaldo's Al-Nassr games: Stream & TV info

How to buy Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Copa del Rey tickets

Where to watch & stream live MLS games

Man Utd live stream and TV channel broadcast info

Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues below<ul><li>Wirtz voted best player by his fellow pros</li><li>Kane and Olise pipped to top spot</li><li>Leverkusen star tipped to join Liverpool</li></ul><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2ivxLJJhzdzbJdwo0n">Follow GOAL on WhatsApp!</a> 🟢📱</td></tr></tbody></table>

Harry Kane beaten by Florian Wirtz! Bayer Leverkusen star sees off competition from Bayern Munich captain and Michael Olise to claim prestigious award

FIFA Club World Cup

Bayern Munich

Auckland City FC

Wirtz finished top of the pile when it came to voting for the Player of the Year by the German professional footballers' union. The Bayer Leverkusen star scooped top spot with 29.1% of the vote, ahead of Bayern Munich duo Kane (on 20%) and Olise (with 17%).

WHAT HAPPENED?

Wirtz stood out during a season where Leverkusen lost their Bundesliga crown to Bayern. The Germany international could now be heading away from the German top flight, with a move to Liverpool in a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-lodge-bid-100m-florian-wirtz-transfer-for-bayer-leverkusen-sensation/bltab6ebdfd361caa8b" target="_blank">blockbuster transfer believed to be close</a>. Kane may have missed out this time, but he still scooped the first major trophy of his career by winning the Bundesliga.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Wirtz scored 10 goals and bagged 12 assists for Leverkusen this season in 31 Bundesliga appearances and also scored six goals in nine Champions League outings.

DID YOU KNOW?

Wirtz could be part of a busy summer transfer window by Liverpool following their Premier League title triumph. Levkusen team-mate<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/milos-kerkez-liverpool-ramp-up-pursuit-of-bournemouth-defender-close-in-on-right-back/bltaff04222cca3e65a"> Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez are</a> also being tipped to make the move to Anfield this summer.

WHAT NEXT?

Harry Kane beaten by Florian Wirtz! Bayer Leverkusen star sees off competition from Bayern Munich captain and Michael Olise to claim prestigious award | Goal.com

Florian Wirtz has been named the Bundesliga Player of the Year by his fellow footballers in Germany ahead of Harry Kane and Michael Olise.

Next Match