After a 15-year wait and six final defeats, Harry Kane has finally won his first major trophy.
The England captain watched from the sidelines on Sunday as Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-2 draw with Freiburg handed Bayern Munich their 34th Bundesliga crown — and Kane, at last, his long-coveted winner’s medal.
Suspended for Bayern’s clash against RB Leipzig due to yellow card accumulation, Kane watched the drama unfold alongside team-mates Eric Dier and Thomas Müller.
When Leverkusen failed to win, Bayern were crowned champions — and Kane’s reaction was pure joy, captured singing “We are the champions” in a celebratory video with team-mates.
“It’s kind of my story that I’ll miss the Leipzig game,” Kane joked earlier. “But no worries, I’ll celebrate more than anyone else.”
And celebrate he did. For a player once mocked for having more goals than glory, this title is deeply personal.
A career of brilliance, finally rewarded
Kane’s path to this moment has been anything but smooth. From loan spells at Millwall, Leicester and Norwich, to a trophyless 14-year tenure at Tottenham Hotspur, his scoring record — 213 Premier League goals, 280 in all for Spurs — was unmatched, but always shadowed by the label of “never won anything.”
Despite Golden Boots, a World Cup Golden Boot, and becoming England’s all-time leading scorer, Kane endured heartbreak with Spurs and England, losing finals in the Champions League, League Cup, and Euros.
When he joined Bayern for €100m last summer, trophies seemed inevitable. But Bayern stumbled: a German Super Cup loss, early exits in the DFB-Pokal and Champions League, and a third-place Bundesliga finish in 2023 left critics wondering if Kane was cursed.
Not anymore.
“I’m thrilled for him,” said Jürgen Klinsmann, who made a similar move from Spurs to Bayern in the 1990s. “He’s in top shape, he’s fit, he’s hungry… I just love to watch him.”
Leading Bayern with class and goals
This season, Kane has been instrumental — scoring 36 goals in all competitions, including 24 in the Bundesliga and 11 in the Champions League. Only Gerd Müller and Robert Lewandowski have recorded more in a single German season.
He reached 60 Bundesliga goals in 60 games, beating Erling Haaland’s record by five matches. He’s also added 15 assists, averaging a goal involvement every 72 minutes.
“He fights, he works, he scores,” said Bayern honorary president Uli Hoeness. “No-one deserves it more.”
Bayern manager Vincent Kompany, who took over amid club upheaval, praised Kane’s selfless attitude: “It helps when you have a top player who wants to run and fight for the team like a youth player.”
More than a goalscorer
Kane’s success in Germany isn’t just measured in stats. He’s embraced Bavarian life, attending Oktoberfest, taking German lessons, and becoming a respected leader within the dressing room.
Known for his humility and professionalism, he’s forged friendships across the squad — from Eric Dier to Konrad Laimer and Thomas Müller.
“He’s got that James Bond gratitude — the striker with the licence to score,” said German commentator Taufig Khalil.
What’s next?
With the Bundesliga title secured, Bayern’s focus now turns to the Club World Cup this summer in the United States. Kane is expected to stay at the club through at least next season, with speculation swirling around potential signings like Florian Wirtz.
“I think we will see Harry Kane for at least another year,” said Khalil. “Everybody wants him to stay.”
As the striker finally ditches the “no trophies” tag, the only thing left to ask is: how many more can he win?
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