Harry Kane joins elite company with stunning milestone

His first goal against Bremen came from the penalty spot in what was his 18th straight converted spot-kick in the Bundesliga, a streak that speaks to his composure under pressure and his reliability as Bayern’s spearhead.

Harry Kane has delivered on high expectations for Bayern Munich

Since arriving from Tottenham Hotspur in 2023, Kane has delivered on the expectation that surrounded his record move. At Spurs, he became the club’s all-time leading scorer but departed without a major trophy.

In Munich, that narrative has already shifted. He lifted the Bundesliga title last season and claimed back-to-back Golden Boots, scoring 44 goals in all competitions in his debut campaign and following it up with 41 more the next. 

This season, he has started at a blistering pace with 15 goals in just eight matches.

Now 32, an age when many strikers begin to slow down, Kane continues to lead from the front. His game combines ruthless finishing with intelligent link-up play and relentless work rate, making him indispensable for Vincent Kompany’s side.

Comparisons with Ronaldo and Haaland are inevitable, but Kane’s journey has been markedly different. While others reached their heights earlier, he spent more than a decade carrying Tottenham before finally moving abroad. In Munich, he has found a stage equal to his ambition, and the results are historic.

The only question is how far he can go. With his current scoring rate and Bayern’s dominance, breaking long-standing club records feels inevitable. 

For Kane, who spent years chasing silverware in vain, this milestone is not the culmination of a career but the beginning of a new chapter among football’s elite.