Harry Kane’s Stellar Performance and Historic Transition to Bayern Munich

Harry Kane concluded his tenure with Tottenham Hotspur in 2023, leaving as the club’s all-time leading scorer with a remarkable total of 280 goals in 435 appearances, including 213 goals in the Premier League. His departure was motivated by a desire to achieve his first major trophy.

Kane’s trophy drought came to an end in the 2024-25 season when he became a Bundesliga champion. In an impressive start with Bayern Munich, he has scored 119 goals in just 125 matches, setting numerous records in German football.

In his latest match, Kane displayed his scoring prowess by netting a decisive brace in a 2-0 Champions League victory against Union Saint-Gilloise. Notably, he also missed a penalty, hitting the crossbar, which would have granted him a hat-trick and the match ball.

Following the match, during which Bayern faced a red card for Kim Min-jae, Kane shared his insights with Belgian media outlet VTM regarding the challenge of overcoming a resilient opponent. “We anticipated Union to be tough; they demonstrated their strength in the first half. We struggled a bit with energy without the ball and were not sharp enough when we had possession. They posed a threat on a few occasions, so we should be pleased it was still 0-0 at halftime.

“In the second half, we managed to apply more pressure on Union. We were more effective in possession and converted our opportunities. Even with ten men, we maintained control. Union is certainly a challenging team to face, so we can take satisfaction from this victory,” he stated.

Reflecting on his missed penalty, Kane remarked, “Fortunately, that mistake didn’t impact the result. I struck the ball a bit too hard. I can only learn from this experience, which is why I practice penalties so diligently.”

Kane later reunited with former Spurs teammate Toby Alderweireld, who was working as a pundit. The two shared a camaraderie from their six years together at Tottenham. Kane greeted Alderweireld, saying, “How are you, Toby? We haven’t spoken in a while, but I hope you and your family are doing well. Let’s catch up soon.”

Alderweireld responded with a playful jab at Kane’s penalty miss, reminiscing about their shared moments: “When I hear from my former Tottenham teammate, it’s always special. I remember when Harry was labeled a ‘one-season wonder’ during the 2014-15 season while I was at Southampton. Since then, he’s consistently scored at least 30 goals every season! He’s an exceptional person and a true winner. After every training session, he’d take at least 15 penalties. I suppose that will now be 16, right?”

Kane had his breakout season at Tottenham in 2014-15, scoring 31 goals across all competitions, and he has never dipped below 20 goals in a season since, surpassing 40 in 2017-18. As the all-time top scorer for Spurs, he also holds a similar record with the England national team, where he has found the net 78 times.

As he prepares to lead the charge for World Cup glory this summer, Kane aims to enter the tournament with further club honors to his name.

The victory over Union has positioned Bayern second in the Champions League table, securing automatic qualification for the knockout stage. Domestically, under the management of Vincent Kompany, the team remains unbeaten in the 2025-26 season and sits 11 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga.