More than just a goalscorer: Kane takes Bayern’s attack to a new level | OneFootball

Harry Kane shines at FC Bayern not only with goals – he combines playmaker qualities with world-class in the penalty area. The Englishman is much more than just a goal scorer.

Even Jonathan Tah was speechless after the away win in Hoffenheim. "I'm lost for words," said the FC Bayern's defensive chief, after Harry Kane had once again made the difference with a hat-trick. But Tah's praise was not only for the goals. "He's doing an outstanding job. I haven't seen many strikers who can do what he does on the pitch." A sentence that clarifies why the Englishman is far more than an ordinary penalty area striker.

Kane breaks the boundaries of statistics

Attackers are traditionally measured by numbers. Goals, assists, quotas – they are considered hard currency. But with Kane, the statistics only tell part of the truth. Eight goals in the first four Bundesliga matches are impressive enough, and he needed just 330 minutes to do it. But to conclude from this that Kane is a pure finisher in the penalty area is an understatement.

Because the 32-year-old is as much a playmaker as he is a goal scorer. He often drops deep into midfield, pulls opponents out of position and creates space for his teammates. From there, he distributes long diagonal passes with the precision of a quarterback and sets up attacks. Three assists in the first three league games underline this versatility. His heatmap clearly shows: Kane is found much more in the offensive half-field than in the five-meter area.

Even without the ball, he makes a difference. He recognizes game situations early, moves cleverly between the lines and is always available for a pass. Even in the backward movement, he shows commitment, supports the defense at set pieces and also goes into the duels deep in his own half.

Record hunt with modesty

In the penalty area, however, Kane remains unique. Whether by finishing from the game or from the spot – the mix of precision, timing and instinct is world-class. In Hoffenheim, he scored goals 96, 97 and 98 in the FC Bayern jersey, thus getting closer and closer to the magical mark of 100 goals. For comparison: Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland each needed 105 games to reach this number for a club. Kane could crack it much faster.

His record speaks for itself: 70 Bundesliga goals in just 67 games, an efficiency rate of 72.7 percent and a goal every 79 minutes. That's also why Bayern started the season with twelve points and a goal difference of plus 15 – a record value.

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Remarkably, despite all these numbers, Kane remains grounded. "Nice to have scored again and to be able to help the team," he said after his hat-trick, as usual modestly. He is not known for star attitudes, instead, he always puts the team first: "I know that I get chances in this team – that's a credit to the guys."

That he still dominates the headlines is inevitable. Because Kane currently embodies everything that makes a modern striker: goal threat, game intelligence and leadership.

Kane is much more than a goal scorer for FC Bayern. He is a pace-setter, preparer and finisher in one person – a striker who redefines the definition of the "classic number nine".

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