Harry Kane has once again arrived on the big stage. The FC Bayern striker has been named in the World Team of the Year 2025 by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS), making him officially one of the statistically best footballers of the past year. For the England international, it is further international recognition after a season in which he impressed not only with goals but also with consistency at the highest level
The IFFHS put together its Team of the Year in an attacking 3-3-4 system. According to the organization, the selection is based exclusively on statistical performance data, supplemented by the evaluation of international competitions. Gianluigi Donnarumma was nominated in goal, who performed at Paris Saint-Germain but is assigned to Manchester City in the selection
The dominance of PSG players in defence is striking. With Nuno Mendes, Willian Pacho and Achraf Hakimi, the French top club provides the complete back three. In midfield, two FC Barcelona stars are included: Pedri and exceptional talent Lamine Yamal. The trio is completed by Vitinha, also from PSG. Remarkable: Barcelona’s Raphinha was once again left out despite a strong season
Kane in an attack of superstars
In attack, Harry Kane is in line with the biggest names in world soccer. Alongside him, the IFFHS nominated Kylian Mbappé from Real Madrid, Erling Haaland from Manchester City and Ousmane Dembélé from Paris Saint-Germain. For Kane, this reminder is particularly valuable, as he is the only Bundesliga player in the attacking quartet and thus represents FC Bayern on a global level
The inclusion in the World XI underlines Kane’s outstanding importance for the German record champions. Since his move to Munich, the Englishman has not only been a reliable goalscorer, but also a leading player and a fixture in the attacking play. The international recognition shows that his achievements are recognized far beyond the Bundesliga
IFFHS award with tradition
The IFFHS was founded in 1984 and has set itself the goal of documenting the history, data and records of world soccer. Every year, the association presents awards for players, teams and individual achievements. The selection of the World Eleven is based on the votes of soccer journalists and experts from all over the world as well as extensive statistical evaluations
The fact that Kane is part of this selection fits in with the overall picture of a player who has long since established himself as one of the absolute best in the world. For FC Bayern, the nomination is a further signal that the €100 million transfer has set standards not only in sporting terms, but also internationally. Kane is where many see him: in the same league as the best strikers of his generation.