Harry Kane’s extensive wait for a significant honor at the club level has finally concluded, as Bayern Munich clinched the Bundesliga title on Sunday, marking their first in two years, with two matches left to play in the season. Despite a 3-3 tie against RB Leipzig last Saturday which delayed the victory celebration, Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-2 draw with Freiburg on Sunday assured Bayern’s eight-point lead at the top of the table, effectively ending the title race.
Harry Kane and Eric Dier celebrate their first ever career trophies together 🥹🏆 pic.twitter.com/4WhfEsmmCV— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) May 4, 2025
Although this isn’t the first time many Bayern players will receive Bundesliga winners’ medals, it is Kane’s first major team achievement. He transferred to Bayern in the summer of 2023 after nearly ten years as a pivotal player for Tottenham Hotspur, seeking more opportunities in the UEFA Champions League and, ultimately, trophies. Kane was part of a Bayern squad last season that ended trophyless for the first time in over a decade.
Kane’s pursuit of trophies has significantly shaped the narrative of his career. However, as he revealed to CBS Sports Golazo Network’s Morning Footy last month, it doesn’t alter his perspective regarding his success. “I know there’s a lot of talk about the trophies and whether I finish with one trophy or 20, I don’t think it’ll change my mindset […] I feel like I’m in the height of my prime right now.”
“There’s a lot of talk about the trophies. Whether I finish with one trophy or 20 trophies, I don’t think it’ll change my mindset … I feel like I’m in the height of my prime right now.” @HKane reflects on his motivations pic.twitter.com/hYRaevApBi— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) April 1, 2025
As his celebration continues in Munich, here’s a statistical insight into Kane’s trek to achieving his first major title.
1: Number of second-place league finishes
Kane has rarely been on teams contending for titles, but he did play in the 2016-17 Tottenham Hotspur team under Mauricio Pochettino that finished second behind a dominant Chelsea.
2: Number of losses in major international tournament finals
He has also been a central figure for a strong England side that fell short in two significant finals: the 2021 Euros and the 2024 Euros.
3: Number of losses in cup finals for club
Kane has faced runner-up finishes thrice in club competitions: the EFL Cup finals in 2015 and 2021, along with the Champions League final in 2019.
8: Number of Golden Boot awards won
In contrast to his team accolades, Kane’s individual success is substantial, having won seven Golden Boot awards across multiple competitions.
447: Total goals scored
Kane has tallied 358 goals to date in his career at club and international levels, a number set to grow over the coming years.
694: Total games played
Kane’s initial absence of a title spanned nearly 600 games; he has consistently scored in 64% of matches he played across all senior club and international appearances.
