Luis Díaz's Union Berlin Strike Crowned FC Bayern's Goal of the Season

Luis Díaz's remarkable goal against 1. FC Union BerlinTeam·Union Berlin in November has been officially recognised as FC Bayern's Goal of the Season for the 2025/26 campaign, following an overwhelming vote by the club's supporters. The Colombian international's strike, which leveled the score at 1-1 in an eventual 2-2 draw, secured 53.8 percent of the votes in a poll conducted after the season concluded. This particular effort had previously earned the distinction of Goal of the Year 2025 from Sportschau in January, underscoring its widespread acclaim.

The goal itself was a testament to Díaz's skill and determination. Receiving a slightly overhit pass from Josip Stanišić, Díaz demonstrated exceptional agility to keep the ball in play on the byline with a sliding challenge. He then deftly sidestepped Union defender Janik HabererPlayer·Janik Haberer before unleashing a powerful shot past goalkeeper Frederik Rönnow into the net from a remarkably tight angle.

Reflecting on the moment, the 29-year-old forward expressed his own astonishment. "When I watch the goal, I can't quite believe I scored it. I just thought to shoot as quickly as possible so we could score a goal. It was incredible," Luis Díaz stated. Max EberlCoach·Max Eberl, Bayern's board member for sport, lauded the goal as "a work of art" that perfectly encapsulated Díaz's "extraordinary commitment and passion."

Díaz's debut 2025/26 season with FC Bayern proved to be highly impactful. He joined Bayern MunichTeam·Bayern Munich on July 30, 2025, on a four-year deal for a reported fee of €75 million, having previously won the Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League with LiverpoolTeam·Liverpool in the 2024–25 season. Throughout his inaugural campaign in Germany, Díaz was a significant contributor, tallying 26 competitive goals and 19 assists across all competitions. He registered 15 goals specifically in the BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga.

FC Bayern enjoyed a highly successful 2025/26 season, securing a treble of domestic titles: the BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga, DFB Cup, and DFL SupercupCompetition·DFL Supercup. The club clinched their 35th BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga title on April 19, 2026, with four games remaining in the season, ultimately finishing the league campaign with a record 122 goals in 34 games. Díaz formed a formidable attacking trio alongside Harry KanePlayer·Harry Kane and Michael OlisePlayer·Michael Olise, who collectively reached 100 goal contributions during the triumphant season.