A king without a country. A Harry Kane without titles. Brilliant in the Premier League, certainly the best in the Bundesliga. The England captain has been one of the biggest profiles in the season, after season, but has not been crowned with a title. While the English media loves to call this the “Kane curse”, the 31-year-old has set his sights on the top of the podium. In a competition where it is he and not just the team that is measured.
Of course, you don’t win the Ballon d’Or without playing for one of the world’s best clubs that season. With Vincent Kompany at the helm of Bayern, it looks like it could go all the way, at least in the Bundesliga. Harry Kane started by scoring in the first Bundesliga game of the year, a total of 21 goals in 21 games. Now the top scorer “reveals” he is betting big on being left with the Balon D’Or award at the end of the year.
– Of course I think about it (Balon d’Or). Why not say that I think so? I feel that my achievements make me a good candidate. I’m getting better all the time and I’m playing for teams that are natural candidates for titles,” Kane told L’Equipe.
And adds, in case anyone is in doubt:
“Why shouldn’t I believe in my own chances with my individual performances and a big trophy like the Champions League?, says Kane.
If there is anyone we treat to a title/award, it is the English football gentleman Kane.
