FC Bayern scored 139 goals in 50 matches in all competitions last season. Robert Lewandowski, of course, scored the most of them with 48 – but the best came from Joshua Kimmich. At least that's how the fans of the record champions saw it, selecting the Bayern No. 6's strike against Borussia Dortmund in the Supercup as their 2020/21 Goal of the Season with 31% of the votes.
It was a goal that epitomises Kimmich. After running half the length of the pitch, his first attempt was blocked, but as he was falling he managed to lift the ball with great skill and determination over goalkeeper Marwin Nitz and into the net. It was the winning goal in a 3-2 victory for Bayern, clinching the trophy. Kimmich's commitment has now been rewarded again by the fans.
Lewandowski takes second and third
It was a close-run contest, however. Lewandowski's magnificent scissor-kick to make it 3-0 in the home match against Borussia Mönchengladbach was just behind in second place with 29 percent. Third place also went to the Best FIFA Men's Player for his goal against Arminia Bielefeld on Matchday 21, when the record goalscorer chested the ball down and smashed it into the net on the turn.
Full results of the FC Bayern Goal of the Season 2020/21
Place | Goalscorer | Match | % |
1 | Joshua Kimmich | DFL-Supercup: FCB vs. Dortmund (3-2) | 31% |
2 | Robert Lewandowski | Matchday 32: FCB vs. Mönchengladbach (3-0) | 29% |
3 | Robert Lewandowski | Matchday 21: FCB vs. Bielefeld (1-2) | 16% |
4 | Corentin Tolisso | Champions League group stage: FCB vs. Atlético (3-0) | 7% |
5 | Jamal Musiala | Matchday 10: FCB vs. Leipzig (1-1) | 6% |
6 | Leroy Sané | Champions League group stage: Salzburg vs. FCB (2-4) | 4% |
7 | Leon Goretzka | Matchday 27: Leipzig vs. FCB (1-0) | 3% |
8 | Leroy Sané | DFB Cup second round: Kiel vs. FCB (2-1) | 3% |
9 | Leon Goretzka | Matchday 24: FCB vs. Dortmund (3-2) | 1% |
There'll hopefully be many more great goals to celebrate in the new season for Bayern. Pre-season training begins next week:
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