More than just goals: Kompany highlights Kane’s special quality | OneFootball

Harry Kane is once again the standout player for FC Bayern this season - but coach Vincent Kompany sees him as much more than just a goal scorer. Following the 3:1 opening victory in the Champions League against FC Chelsea, the Belgian particularly emphasized the special qualities of the English captain beyond his goals.

"I already knew about his finishing abilities, I was able to observe them up close," Kompany explained, referring to their shared Premier League years when he experienced Kane as an opponent. The double pack against Chelsea, therefore, did not surprise him. What impressed the Bayern coach more was how his star striker contributed beyond that.

"I enjoyed his work ethic," Kompany said in a conversation with CBS. He was particularly impressed that "a player of this caliber wants to run and fight," even after winning his first title with FC Bayern. "He is still as hungry as last season. That makes communication much easier for me."

With this, Kompany painted a picture of Kane as a leader who not only inspires his teammates with goals but also through commitment and attitude.

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Kane himself was satisfied after the match: "It was a tough game, a physical game. But it's a great joy." With ten goals and three assists in six official matches, the 32-year-old once again underlined his exceptional status.

The fact that he not only shines in box situations but also sets standards in the game against the ball makes him particularly valuable to Kompany. The coach sees in him a thoughtful teammate who leads in pressing situations, takes on defensive tasks, and sets the rhythm.

Kane remains the goal scorer that is expected of him - but for Vincent Kompany, he is much more than that. Commitment, hunger, and leadership qualities make the Englishman the perfect focal point in FC Bayern's game. As early as this weekend against Hoffenheim, he could once again prove why he is indispensable to his coach.

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