Harry Kane lives in a permanent romance with goals. He did it for years in England, he confirmed it from day one in the Bundesliga, and he keeps proving it every time he puts on the England shirt. But even with video-game numbers, the striker is fully aware that goals alone are not enough to secure the most prestigious individual award in world football.

At one of the brightest peaks of his career, the English captain admitted that not even a historic, record-breaking season would guarantee lifting the Ballon d’Or.

“I Could Score 100 Goals… And Still Not Win It”

Kane was brutally honest when asked about his real chances of winning the award presented by France Football:

“I could score 100 goals this season… but if I don’t win the Champions League or the World Cup, I probably won’t win the Ballon d’Or.”

A direct, unfiltered message that perfectly reflects the trend of recent years: individual awards are increasingly tied to collective trophies. And Kane gets it.
No matter how absurd his goal tally becomes, he knows his fate depends on what Bayern Munich and England achieve.

A Bayern Team Built For a Champions League Run

Despite acknowledging the reality of the award, Kane made one thing clear: he’s not out of the race.
In fact, he believes his team has a genuine shot at conquering Europe this season.

“You have to win these trophies. Judging by how our season is going, it feels like we’re in great form. We’re one of the favourites to win the Champions League.”

A renewed, explosive Bayern side dreams of going all the way — and Kane, with his killer instinct, is the central pillar of that mission.

A Once-In-A-Generation Striker, With No Guarantees

Kane has learned to coexist with monstrous stats — and with the reality of modern football, where elite numbers aren’t enough without the medals to match.
The English forward knows the formula: scoring is essential, but winning is decisive.

And while he keeps adding goals in every possible way, his real battle lies in Europe… and maybe on the stage that has eluded him so far: the next World Cup.