Harry Kane believes his move to Bayern Munich has enhanced his global reputation and strengthened his case for the Ballon d’Or, citing the club’s prestige and his own statistical dominance. The England captain, who has scored 21 Bundesliga goals and 6 assists in 2024/25 alone, argues that playing for Bayern has amplified his “aura” as a world-class striker.
Since joining Bayern in August 2023, Kane has become a transformative force in German football. In his debut Bundesliga season (2023/24), he shattered records with 36 goals —the most in a single campaign since assists were first recorded in 1992. His 44 goal involvements (goals + assists) that year surpassed even Robert Lewandowski’s peak at Bayern. This season, he leads the Bundesliga with 21 goals and 9 penalty conversions, while maintaining a goal every 80 minutes in his first 50 league appearances—a Bundesliga record.
Kane’s impact extends beyond scoring. Bayern have won 30 of 35 Bundesliga matches where he found the net, including all 12 in 2024/25. His 14 assists in 55 league games highlight his playmaking versatility1, while his 327 kilometers covered in 2023/24 exemplify his relentless work rate.
No English player has won the Ballon d’Or since Michael Owen in 2001, but Kane’s Bayern tenure has positioned him as a contender. He emphasizes that success at a club like Bayern—where he has already won a Bundesliga title and reached the Champions League quarterfinals—provides the “big games, big nights” required for individual accolades.
Kane acknowledges that his consistency can lead to underappreciation, comparing his situation to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi’s “crazy numbers” being normalized. Despite scoring 69 goals for England, he notes that expectations often overshadow recognition. However, he remains driven: “I’m certainly not bored. I’m excited for these games and the games ahead.”
With Bayern’s dominance and Kane’s relentless output, his case for the Ballon d’Or hinges on sustaining this form and securing major trophies—a challenge he appears primed to embrace.