Harry Kane Strengthens His Ballon d’Or Case Again
Harry Kane Scores Again as Bayern Star Joins Ronaldo in Elite Champions League Club
Harry Kane has strengthened his growing Ballon d’Or argument after scoring again for Bayern Munich in their 5-0 Champions League victory over Bodø/Glimt.
The England captain scored Bayern’s second goal, extending his remarkable scoring streak in Europe’s elite competition to eight consecutive matches.
That achievement puts Kane in extraordinary company. Only Cristiano Ronaldo, Robert Lewandowski and Ruud van Nistelrooy had previously scored in eight successive Champions League appearances.
Kane has also strengthened his status as the most prolific English scorer in Champions League history.
His consistency has become one of the defining features of Bayern’s campaign. Rather than simply producing occasional spectacular performances, Kane continues to deliver goals almost every time Bayern need him.
His Champions League form is particularly significant because the 2026 Ballon d’Or race is already attracting enormous attention.
Kane’s domestic performances, European scoring record and continued importance to Bayern have placed him among the strongest contenders for the prestigious individual award.
At 33, the striker is showing little indication of slowing down.
The bigger question now is whether Bayern can convert Kane’s incredible scoring form into major silverware.
If they do, his Ballon d’Or case could become impossible for voters to ignore.