Kimmich praises team player Kane: "He's not playing for individual awards" | OneFootball

Joshua Kimmich has praised Harry Kane, highlighting the English striker's team-oriented nature. For the German national player, Kane is much more than just a cold-blooded finisher.

In a conversation with The Guardian, Kimmich emphasized the significant influence the 32-year-old has on the entire team—both on and off the field. In the context of the discussion about potential individual awards, Kimmich made it clear that for Kane, the team's success always comes first.

“The goal is to achieve things as a team to enable him to win individual awards. But generally, when he is on the field, I don't get the impression that he plays for individual accolades. He is a very complete player and plays for the team's success,” said Kimmich.

“This combination makes him very special and extremely valuable to us”

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Kimmich also emphasized that Kane is an emotional role model. “I have never seen him sad in the locker room because we won 3-0 and he didn't score. He is someone who wants to put his teammates in the spotlight. This combination makes him very special and extremely valuable to us,” the midfield chief enthused.

These words show the importance the English captain has gained within the Bayern team. Since his move from Tottenham Hotspur to Munich in the summer of 2023, Kane has established himself not only as a reliable goal scorer but also as a leader. His presence on the field provides stability and confidence—a factor that Kimmich clearly appreciates.

Kane: “The Ballon d’Or is essentially a team trophy”

Harry Kane himself also recently emphasized that team success is paramount for him. In an interview with The Guardian, the English national player spoke openly about his motivation and ambitions.

“It would have been easy to be a bit more relaxed. I pushed myself in the other direction, to be even better, eat cleaner, and exercise more,” explained the Bayern striker, reflecting on his training discipline after winning his first championship.

Kane clearly stated his personal goal: “I would like to win the Ballon d’Or,” but added: “Essentially, it is a team trophy that the best player of the team wins—so a Champions League winner or a World Cup winner.”

With this mindset, Kane has long earned the respect of his colleagues in Munich. For Joshua Kimmich, it is clear: Harry Kane is not only a world-class striker but also a leader who shapes FC Bayern with his attitude—a player who embodies the new self-image of the record champions.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.