US EditionTrophies, Not Goals, the Key to Fulfilling Ballon d'Or Ambition, Says Kane
Kane, with 23 goals in 17 games, stresses that winning major trophies like the Champions League or World Cup is vital for his Ballon d’Or chances this season.
- On Saturday, Harry Kane said `I could score 100 goals this season, but if I don't win the Champions League or the World Cup, you're probably not going to win the Ballon d'Or.`
- Kane, scoring freely this season, said `We're in great shape at Bayern Munich so that maybe makes the odds a little bit more in my favour,` linking his Ballon d'Or hopes to winning silverware.
- Kane's club statistics show he has three goals in four appearances for Bayern, who are unbeaten and top of the Bundesliga and Champions League group stage.
- For England, Kane's contributions matter as he has scored three goals in four appearances, including two in the 5-0 win over Latvia that sealed qualification for next year's World Cup finals.
- Published on Nov 16, 2025, Kane said `It's the same with Haaland, it's the same with any player.` in the broader Ballon d'Or debate.
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Striker Harry Kane has admitted that goal scoring is not the deciding factor in winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or, despite a phenomenal start to the season with Bayern Munich. Asked about his chances of winning the most prestigious individual trophy, he made it clear: "I could score 100 goals this season, but if I don't win the Champions League or the World Cup, you probably won't win the Ballon d'Or. It's the same for Erling Haaland, the same for ev…
England's striker Harry Kane said he wouldn't win the Golden Balloon, even if he "stamped 100 goals," without gleaning a major trophy this season.
The goal hunter also excels in 2025/26 in the jersey of FC Bayern and the English national team. Does this give him chances for the award as a world footballer? Harry Kane makes an announcement.
Soccer-Trophies, not goals, the key to fulfilling Ballon d'Or ambition, says Kane
(Reuters) -Harry Kane is banging in goals at a breathtaking pace this season but the England and Bayern Munich striker is keenly aware that his hopes of winning the next Ballon d'Or hinge on how much silverware he can collect this season.
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Trophies, not goals, the key to fulfilling Ballon d'Or ambition, says Kane
Harry Kane is banging in goals at a breathtaking pace this season but the England and Bayern Munich striker is keenly aware that his hopes of winning the next Ballon d'Or hinge on how much silverware he can collect this season.The 32-year-old is enjoying arguably the best campaign of his career with 23 goals
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