Bayern met preseason expectations by winning the Bundesliga, reaching the DFB-Pokal, and advancing to the Champions League quarterfinals. Ten players logged over 3,000 minutes and at least 35 starts, driven by injuries, necessity, and extended runs in multiple competitions. Among those players, Harry Kane and Michael Olise produced the strongest individual impact. Kane scored 61 goals across all competitions, the most in Europe since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2014/15, and helped Bayern break the club’s Bundesliga single-season scoring record. Olise recorded 22 goals and 26 assists, earning Bundesliga Player of the Year. Bayern’s younger talent also contributed, with 10 academy players appearing and notable performances from Lennart Karl.
"Bayern allowed ten different players to play more than 3,000 minutes and 35 starts. Some were out of necessity, others due to injuries, and the rest because they hate sitting on the bench for any reason (cough, Joshua Kimmich). Another contributing factor was the deep runs made in the Champions League and DFB-Pokal."
"Of those 10 qualified candidates, Kane and Olise elevated themselves above the rest. Both players built a resume worthy of Ballon d'Or consideration. Kane finished the season with 61 goals across all competitions, the most in Europe since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2014/15. Michael Olise dropped an insane 22 goals and 26 assists, often providing highlight reel moments along the way."
"Olise was ultimately named Bundesliga Player of the Year and accepted the award with humble praise for his teammates. However, Kane's goal scoring mark led Bayern's path to shattering the Bundesliga single-season scoring record as a club. Their contributions led to a co-MVP award."
"Bayern played 10 academy players this season, equaling Schalke's longstanding record dating back to the 1980/81 season. On the grander scale, Michael Olise and Aleksandar Pavlović were the only players on the roster under the age of 25 who played more than 2,000 minutes. However, there was a clear boost to the team when the younger players were on the pitch."
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