Award with a signal effect: Kane as the new face of FC Bayern | OneFootball

Harry Kane is kicker personality of the year. The Bayern star is surprised, Max Eberl praises his leadership and mentality

At FC Bayern, Harry Kane has long been more than just an enforcer in the penalty area. This has now been officially confirmed by the kicker editorial team. The England international striker has been named Personality of the Year – an accolade that goes far beyond his impressive goal tally. In addition to his sporting achievements, his charisma, leadership qualities and winning his first ever club title were decisive factors in the selection

After the convincing 4-0 away win at 1. FC Heidenheim, Kane reacted to the award on the DAZN microphone with obvious surprise. „Thank you very much! I’m surprised. I’m really enjoying my time here. Since I arrived, I’ve received incredible support from the Bayern fans, but also from the German fans in general,“ explained the 32-year-old

Kane made it clear how much he has been appreciated in Germany – and that he sees this award as an incentive: „I’m looking forward to many more games together.“

Kane as a leader with an internal impact

The fact that Kane has received this award is only logical from the point of view of the Bayern management. Sporting director Max Eberl had clear words after the game and clearly categorized the importance of the Englishman. „What he has achieved in the last one and a half years cannot be rated highly enough. As a personality. He has been honored by kicker – for me completely justified,“ emphasized Eberl

But it’s not just about goals, assists or records. The way Kane performs within the team is much more important. Eberl referred to a scene after a defeat in Barcelona that he remembers in particular. After Vincent Kompany had spoken in the dressing room, Kane stood up and addressed the team: „Men, we have to do better, we have to do better as a group!“ For Eberl, that was a key moment: „You noticed then that he wanted more.“

It is precisely this attitude that distinguishes Kane from many other world stars. He does not look for excuses, but for solutions. He takes responsibility – even in moments when things get uncomfortable. This form of leadership is traditionally highly valued at FC Bayern and makes Kane a real fixture in the team structure

Award underlines Kane’s importance for FC Bayern

Eberl had already paid tribute to Kane in detail in kicker, painting a picture that reflects the essence of the award. „If I had to describe Harry Kane in three words, I would have answered: goals, goals, goals,“ explained the sporting director. Today, that is no longer enough. „Down-to-earth, world-class, game-changer – and all of that applies at all levels.“

This development is remarkable. Kane came to Munich from the Premier League as a highly decorated goalscorer – with the stigma of not having won a title yet. In the meantime, he has not only shed this stigma, but has also established himself as the face of FC Bayern. His professionalism, his approachability and his handling of pressure make him a role model, both internally and externally.