Harry Kane Is Back Among Europe’s Best Strikers | OneFootball

Once upon a time, there stood a prince on the pitch among other men. A crown of golden hair rested on his head. A right foot was his noble weapon of choice. His promise of greatness always hovered just out of reach, .eventually dimming so that his name began to fade from the conversations of football’s elite. But now Harry Kane is writing a different chapter, stepping back into the light, his golden crown gleaming anew.

In his Tottenham days, Harry Kane was one of the Premier League’s top strikers, winning multiple Golden Boots and consistently scoring at a high level. When he moved to Bayern Munich, expectations were high, but the first season didn’t bring the immediate glory he or his team hoped for. He still had a solid tally of 44 goals in 45 games in all competitions, even though the team didn’t win the Bundesliga. Now, under Kompany’s management, Kane has hit new levels again. He became the fastest player to reach 100 goals for Bayern in just 104 appearances, which is a record-breaking feat. With each match, his numbers are telling a story of resurgence.

In the box, Harry Kane has been nothing short of dominant this season. According to FBref, he is in the top percentiles for non-penalty goals and total shots among forwards. One of Kane’s enduring strengths is his ball-striking technique. No matter the situation, whether the ball is arriving quickly, rolling in slowly, or sitting right at his feet, he can generate clean, consistent power and perfect contact. This technique hasn’t aged a bit; it’s as reliable as ever. He’s converted 13 Bundesliga goals from about 34 shots, showing that his ball-striking remains a masterclass in precision. In short, that’s a big reason he’s thriving again. Just take a look at his shot map from this season.

A look at his shot profile this season (source FotMob).

Of course, what Kane offers beyond finishing is another driving factor behind his resurfacing in the conversation for the best striker in the world. Under Kompany’s system, Kane has been dropping deeper and occupying central spaces while the wingers stretch the pitch from wide. This has allowed him to play as a playmaker when the situation asks for it.

FBref supports this premise. He is in the top percentiles for passes completed, with about 7.6 medium passes and 2.59 long passes per 90 for a striker. His performance against Dortmund was a clear example. He spent long stretches dropping into midfield, spraying passes and linking sequences. On top of that, his shot creating actions and key passes also remain strong. His strength lies in being complete, offering different solutions to different problems.

Kane played 11 successful long passes against Borussia Dortmund

This version of Harry Kane is no longer chasing a crown that sits out of reach. He is playing with a sense of clarity, using everything he has learned and everything he still offers. Bayern have given him a stage, and he has stepped onto it with purpose. If his early years were about potential, these years are about presence.