Kane grateful for Bayern backing ahead of 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony
Harry Kane scored 61 goals for Bayern Munich in 2025/26, helping the club win the Bundesliga and DFB Cup and reach the Champions League semi-finals. The England captain is waiting for the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony and has received support from Bayern teammates and coaches. Kane said he appreciates that backing and noted his 73 combined goals for club and country from August 2025 to July 2026 rank second only to Lionel Messi's 82 in 2011/12 among scoring seasons this century.
Kane's 2025/26 Bayern season produced 61 goals and team honours: Bundesliga title, DFB Cup, and a Champions League semi-final run. Across club and country from August 2025 to July 2026, he scored 73 times, a combined haul bettered this century only by Lionel Messi's 82 in 2011/12.
The 2026 Ballon d'Or event is scheduled for late October in London, Kane's home city. Before it, he is set to face Arsenal on 21 October, a club he has scored against 15 times in 22 meetings, with eight wins, six draws and eight losses in those matches.
Kane's potential Ballon d'Or recognition may boost interest in Bundesliga and English football, especially among younger fans and casual viewers. Bayern's supporters and sponsors could see greater visibility, while London's ceremony might draw media attention to the city. For aspiring players, his scoring season could reinforce the value of consistency and club-country performance, though awards remain subjective and their social influence is likely limited.