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Niklas Dorsch was a bright spot amongst a relatively uninspired Heidenheim team. Often being the centre of their chance creation by constantly fighting to win back the ball and quickly flipping the direction of play with his well-placed line-breaking passes, Dorsch kept Bayern on their toes.<\/p>\n
Bayern Munich loanee Arijon Ibrahimovi\u0107 also had a solid performance: his introduction at halftime seemed to revitalise Heidenheim. It is a shame that his highlight of the game was the missed chance that went flying over the crossbar. In fairness, all of Heidenheim\u2019s substitutes combined very well to create chances and maintain the pressure. There is a solid argument for each of them to win this award, but Dorsch\u2019s sustained performance across two halves gives him the edge.<\/p>\n
Der Kaiser: Josip Stani\u0161i\u0107<\/p>\n
MUNICH, GERMANY – DECEMBER 09: Jonathan Tah of FC Bayern Munich celebrates scoring his team\u2019s third goal with teammate Josip Stanisic during the UEFA Champions League 2025\/26 League Phase MD6 match between FC Bayern M\u00fcnchen and Sporting Clube de Portugal at Football Arena Munich on December 09, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein\/Getty Images) Getty Images<\/p>\n Stani\u0161i\u0107 could have very well won MOTM tonight. His involvement going forward was instrumental to Bayern\u2019s goalscoring tonight, helping conduct the play and getting into all the dangerous positions to score. He opened the scoring after a cheeky header following a corner from Michael Olise (that was kept in by Jonathan Tah, who also deserves a mention for his solid game defensively and distribution-wise).<\/p>\n His assist better encapsulated the nature of his game tonight, as he drove down the right flank to complete a beautiful cross to Luis Diaz, who made it three for the Bavarians. Stani\u0161i\u0107 was constantly finding space, combining well with Olise and keeping the chances flowing for Bayern, and he gets this award.<\/p>\n Fu\u00dfballgott: Lennart Karl<\/p>\n MUNICH, GERMANY – DECEMBER 14: Lennart Karl of FC Bayern Munich looks on during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern M\u00fcnchen and 1. FSV Mainz 05 at Allianz Arena on December 14, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein\/Getty Images) Getty Images<\/p>\n Karl played ahead of a Leon Goretzka and Rapha\u00ebl Guerriero pivot and delivered a fairly strong performance, with memorable moments (the one leading up to the free-kick in the first-half comes to mind) where he showed resilience. He was very involved going forward in the first half, too, and maintained his composure despite being fouled and dispossessed so often by Heidenheim. He had a large role to play in Olise\u2019s goal too, getting the ball into the box. His absence was also very much noticed after he was replaced by Serge Gnabry (who had a game worth forgetting).<\/p>\n Both Guerriero and Goretzka failed to make much of an impact on the game and were largely bypassed as Bayern began their attacks primarily through the right flank. They also failed to deter Heidenheim\u2019s counters and seemed invisible when needed. Hence, this award goes to Karl.<\/p>\n Debutant Santos Daiber also had a great moment, winning back the ball and driving it forward, which resulted in a goal. It was fantastic to see that from him, and surely, fans would love to see more of what he has in the bag.<\/p>\n HEIDENHEIM, GERMANY – DECEMBER 21: Luis Diaz of FC Bayern Munich celebrates scoring his team\u2019s third goal with teammate Harry Kane during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 and FC Bayern M\u00fcnchen at Voith-Arena on December 21, 2025 in Heidenheim, Germany. (Photo by A. Scheuber\/FC Bayern via Getty Images) FC Bayern via Getty Images<\/p>\n Another stellar performance from the Englishman to close out an unforgettable year. Kane began slowly, starting attacks through the midfield, delivering wonderful balls across the pitch. He got more directly involved in the second half and was unlucky to miss his chances. His goal seemed inevitable (as it often does) and highlighted how clinical he really can be. His movement to get into that position, first touch to escape the defender, and no-nonsense finish \u2014 a symphony of moves that bear testament to his unmatched experience at the highest stage. This made him the fastest player to reach 100 goal contributions in the Bundesliga, achieving the feat in just 78 games.<\/p>\n Luis Diaz also had a good game, especially in the second half, and has a solid argument to win the award, but the playmaking element to Kane\u2019s game tonight makes him the better choice.<\/p>\n Meister of the Match: Michael Olise<\/p>\n M\u00fcnchen, Germany – November 29: Michael Olise of FC Bayern M\u00fcnchen looks on during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern M\u00fcnchen and FC St. Pauli at Allianz Arena on November 29, 2025 in M\u00fcnchen, Germany. (Photo by Harry Langer\/DeFodi Images\/DeFodi via Getty Images) DeFodi Images via Getty Images<\/p>\n Another statement performance: leading Bayern\u2019s attack, playing with the Heidenheim defenders, and making the most clinical passes in the box. His goal captures his performance well: a volley from right in front of the goal, banging the ball in the back of the net. It is what his every move tonight felt like: strong-intentioned, powerful, and effective. His intelligent decision-making is also what sets him so far apart from his peers, knowing exactly when to pass, dribble, and shoot each time. His corner today also led to the opener, just another one of his many game-defining actions.<\/p>\n Olise continues to make his football seem impossibly effortless while racking up the goals. Fans will never get tired of watching him do what he does best.<\/p>\n If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on Acast<\/a>, Spotify<\/a>, Apple<\/a>, or any leading podcast distributor\u2026 <\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n