Newly elected Ballon d’Or 2026, Harry Kane seems at the peak of his career, which has taken on a new dimension, already in terms of trophies, since his arrival at Bayern Munich in August 2023. But he has also progressed at the level of leadership, as explained by Max Eberl, the sporting director of the Bavarian club, who recounts a scene experienced one evening in October 2024 during a severe defeat on Barcelona’s pitch in the Champions League (4-1).
“In a team in difficulty, even a player like Harry Kane finds it more difficult to give his best. Today, everything around him works wonderfully. What impressed me was that in Vinnie’s (Kompany, editor’s note) first season, we lost 4-1 to Barcelona. After the match, Vinnie asked the team, “What did you think?” Harry stood up and gave a powerful speech, getting straight to the point. Since then, he has always been an exemplary leader and has never shied away from his responsibilities. We knew him as a world-class number 9. But the way he plays today, and the role that the system and his teammates allow him to take on are extraordinary. He is the perfect example of what a player can still become when all the required qualities are met.”said Eberl, fascinated by his attacker.
