Kane's achievement comes after a record-breaking 2025/26 season, where he scored 61 goals in 51 club appearances. This milestone marks the first time an Englishman has claimed the award in its 66-year history. Kane's impressive form has contributed to Bayern Munich's success, including their 2024/25 Bundesliga title win.
A former teammate of Kane's, who now plays for Monaco, has expressed his appreciation for the centre-forward. He reflected on their time at Tottenham, where Kane developed into a feared striker in the English Premier League. The former teammate believes Kane's move to Bayern did him a lot of good, as he finally achieved his goal of winning a major trophy.
The former teammate also discussed Kane's strong FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, where he scored six goals as England finished third. He thinks Kane is worthy of the Ballon d'Or, citing the statistics that support his claim. Kane's performances for Bayern and at the World Cup have put him in contention for the prestigious award.
Kane's success is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport. His achievement is a significant milestone in his career, and he will be looking to build on this success in the future.