Kane reflects on Ballon d'Or chances after German player of the year award
Harry Kane has become the first Englishman to win Germany's footballer of the year award for the 2025-26 season and discussed his prospects for the Ballon d'Or. The Bayern Munich striker scored 61 goals in all competitions last season.
Harry Kane has made history as the first Englishman to be named Germany's footballer of the year, and he has since spoken about what the honour might mean for his chances of winning the Ballon d'Or.
The Bayern Munich striker enjoyed a prolific season, finding the net 61 times across all competitions. His goalscoring form was a major factor in Bayern completing a domestic double, claiming both the league title and the cup, while the club also progressed to the semi-finals of the Champions League.
Next up for Bayern
Bayern Munich are set to face Stuttgart on Friday, 28 August, with kick-off at 19:30 BST. The match will be broadcast live on BBC iPlayer, as well as on the BBC website and app, giving fans another chance to watch Kane in action as the new season gets under way.
