After the notable speeches of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, but also the campaign led around Ousmane Dembélé, Fabian Ruiz and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, all that was missing was one of the serious contenders for the Ballon d’Or to emerge from the silence. It is now done with Harry Kane. In an interview given to Marcathe Bayern Munich striker looked back on his exceptional season and his personal ambitions, as he piled up the goals in 2025-2026. With 73 goals in 65 matches with Bayern and England, the England international obviously has solid arguments to claim the trophy.
The English striker, who walks on water in Germany, first wanted to explain his form and his success by his express acclimatization to the Bayern Munich game. “In football, it’s all about timing, and being at Bayern, with this great team, allows me to score a lot of goals and participate fully in the game: passing, defending, everything I like to do to help the team. Honestly, I feel great physically and mentally… better than ever! I have to make the most of this moment, because with age, time flies. But right now, I’m really on top. » A state of form which also explains his incredible efficiency in front of goal. And when it comes to describing this feeling, the scorer does not hide his pleasure: “Scoring a goal is the best feeling ever. It’s an incredible adrenaline rush. There is also immense relief. It’s a feeling I’ll miss when I stop playing. »
Harry Kane also dreams of the Ballon d’Or
Obviously, such a season puts him in the discussion for the Ballon d’Or. Kane, however, remains more cautious than Mbappé and Lamine Yamal when asked to defend his candidacy, even if he recalls that his statistics are particularly telling and can logically reward his season. “It’s complicated. I never liked talking too much about myself. I will just say that last season was incredible, both personally and collectively. It was, by far, the best season of my life. It is true that reaching 73 goals, the second best total in history (after Leo Messi’s 82 goals in 69 games during the 2011-2012 season), speaks for itself. I am extremely proud of it. I would like to thank my teammates and everyone who contributed to this success. But the Ballon d’Or does not depend on me. It is awarded by the public. For me, last season is already in the past. My focus now is on this one and I can’t wait to see what I can accomplish. I know that the Ballon d’Or will be talked about a lot until October, because it is a major award. It will be in London. Many people have told me this, and perhaps it bodes well. Of course, the fact that it was happening in my hometown would make the event even more special. So yeah, it’s strange that it’s happening there this year. We’ll see. » A way of letting your performances speak for yourself rather than openly claiming the trophy.
And Kane also has another ambition: to permanently inscribe his name alongside the two monsters who have dominated world football for almost two decades. With already two European Golden Boots, the Englishman can still join Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the only two players to have won three. “Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dominated football for an entire generation. They are among the best players in history. To be considered as such is already something exceptional. It’s a goal. As a striker, I am expected to score goals. The Golden Boot is not my only goal, but of course I know that if I win it, I will also contribute to the success of the team. All this motivates me. Every time I win one, I want another, and then another, and this time will be no exception. I hope to be at the top again this season, score as many goals as possible in the Bundesliga, and we’ll see if I can do that. » The message is clear: at 33, Kane intends to continue piling up the distinctions and goals, with the Ballon d’Or now in his sights, because it may be the year or never.
