Harry Kane Reflects on Record-Setting Season Amid Ballon d’Or Hype

Harry Kane calls 2025-26 his best season yet, scoring 73 goals for Bayern Munich and England, but downplays Ballon d'Or ambitions.

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September 19, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Munich, Germany — Harry Kane has called the 2025-26 season the most successful of his career after netting 73 goals across club and country, though he remains focused on performance over individual accolades.

The striker, who has been a standout for Bayern Munich and the English national team, emphasized that while his achievements have made him a top contender for the Ballon d’Or, he is not fixated on the award. He noted that no English player has won the honor since Michael Owen in 2001, with strong competition from Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé.

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In an interview with Spanish publication Marca, Kane said, I’ve never liked talking too much about myself. The only thing I’d say is that last season was incredible, both personally and for the team. He added that while he is proud of his goal tally, which is the highest since Lionel Messi’s record 82 goals in 2011-12, he acknowledges the Ballon d’Or is ultimately decided by voters.

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