Bayern Munich Striker Harry Kane on Track for First Career Title
Background
Bayern Munich lead the Bundesliga by six points with six games remaining, putting Harry Kane on track for his first career title.
Klinsmann’s Endorsement
Former Germany forward Jurgen Klinsmann has given his seal of approval to Harry Kane, stating that the Bayern Munich striker should be considered among the favourites for the next Ballon d’Or. Klinsmann, a 1990 World Cup winner, believes that Kane should "absolutely be in the top three of the Ballon d’Or", awarded each year to the best men’s footballer.
Champions League Run Crucial
Klinsmann emphasized that a run into the latter stages of the Champions League would be crucial to Kane’s chances. "If you go at least into the final four, probably if you win the Champions League, it kind of comes along," he said.
Kane’s Career Path
Klinsmann, who made a similar move from Tottenham to Bayern, sees parallels with his own career path. "He had a similar situation to what I had at a club level. Until I left Spurs and went to Bayern, I didn’t have a club title yet. I always said if Harry leaves Spurs at a certain moment in time, he will get that opportunity to win titles with his club team."
Current Standings
Bayern currently sit six points clear of defending champions Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga with six games remaining, putting Kane on track for a first title of his career.
Klinsmann’s Own Ballon d’Or Experience
Klinsmann never won the Ballon d’Or but finished second in the voting in 1995. He joked that timing, rather than talent, held him back from lifting the sport’s biggest individual award. "I was a little bit unlucky because when I got second they had opened it up for the very, very first time to players outside of Europe. And then there came a certain George Weah, who had a great year with AC Milan. It’s my bad timing." Weah, from Liberia, became the first and as of 2025 only African player to win the award.
Current Ballon d’Or Holder
Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri is the current Ballon d’Or holder, with this season’s prize set to be awarded in the autumn.
Conclusion
Harry Kane is on track for his first career title with Bayern Munich, and Jurgen Klinsmann believes he should be considered among the favourites for the next Ballon d’Or. With a Champions League run crucial to his chances, Kane will be looking to lead Bayern to success in the tournament.
FAQs
- Who is Jurgen Klinsmann?
- Former Germany forward and 1990 World Cup winner.
- Who is the current Ballon d’Or holder?
- Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri.
- Who is the only African player to win the Ballon d’Or?
- George Weah, from Liberia.