Harry Kane Expresses Feeling Taken For Granted As Goalscorer While Aiming For Ballon D'Or

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Harry Kane believes he is often overlooked as a prolific goalscorer and sees a genuine chance to win the next Ballon d'Or. As England's top scorer with 69 goals, he aims to increase this tally in upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia. Despite criticism from some German media, Kane has scored 76 goals in 82 matches for Bayern Munich, showcasing his consistent performance.

Kane's remarkable consistency sometimes leads to expectations that overshadow his achievements. He compares this to when Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi set high standards, making anything less seem underwhelming. "It's like when [Cristiano] Ronaldo and [Lionel] Messi were throwing these crazy numbers out there and the next season, they'd score 40 goals instead of 50. It was like they were having a bad season," Kane said. He feels similar expectations apply to him, especially with England.

Kane acknowledges that scoring against teams like Albania or Latvia is often taken for granted. "I've scored 69 goals and when you score against Albania or Latvia, or these teams, people just expect it, so it's not spoken about so much," he explained. The excitement around his achievements might differ if he were younger, but he remains enthusiastic about future games.

This season, Kane has netted 21 times in 24 Bundesliga appearances, helping Bayern Munich maintain a six-point lead at the top of the table and reach the Champions League quarter-final. He aims to add more goals to his tally as he pursues his first career trophy while also eyeing individual accolades.

Kane believes his move from Tottenham to Bayern Munich in 2023 could enhance his chances of winning the Ballon d'Or. Michael Owen was the last English player to win it in 2001, but Kane sees an opportunity for himself now. "Just being at a club like Bayern Munich has helped push me on even more," he added.

The striker feels playing for Bayern has boosted his confidence and responsibility, improving his game and earning him more respect globally. "I feel like I've definitely got better, I've improved, and maybe the 'aura' of me as a player is a bit more respected than what it has been in the past because you're playing in big games, big nights," Kane stated.

Last season, despite scoring over 40 goals, Kane knew winning the Ballon d'Or was unlikely without team trophies. However, he sees potential this season if he can help Bayern secure enough titles while maintaining high personal performance levels.

Winning team trophies is crucial for consideration in prestigious awards like the Ballon d'Or. Kane understands this well: "For something like that, you have to win enough team trophies to be considered in that and probably score 40-odd goals." This ambition drives him as he continues striving for excellence on both individual and team fronts.