More fun defending? Harry Kane makes a bizarre confession | OneFootball

Harry Kane is currently impressing not only with goals and assists, but also with a remarkable transformation in his game. The striker of FC Bayern revealed in an interview with the Guardian that he is now almost more excited about defensive work than scoring goals.

"When you win a title, it might be easy to go in the other direction and say: Okay, I've achieved what I wanted to achieve – but it has given me motivation to do more," explained the 32-year-old. Since his first title win with FC Bayern in the spring of 2025, a new ambition has been ignited in him.

"I prefer to look at my tackles" – Kane on his new style of play

What at first glance sounds like a footnote describes a real development in Kane's profile as a world-class striker. While he was previously known primarily for his efficiency in front of the goal, he now impresses with his willingness to run, strength in duels and defensive work.

"My values are at eleven kilometers per game, with a lot of high-speed running," explained Kane. "Sometimes, when I look back at the games, I look forward to seeing my tackles or one of my defensive actions more than watching my goals again."

Then he smiles and adds: "I don't know if that means I'm getting a bit bored with my goals or if I just like the part with the tackles – but it's been fun."

These statements show how much Kane has developed under coach Vincent Kompany in Munich. The Belgian places great emphasis on collective work against the ball – and Kane has fully internalized this approach.

Discipline off the field as well

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Not only on the field has the English national player raised his standards. Kane also pays more attention to details in everyday life – especially when it comes to nutrition and recovery. "I was interested in how I would feel after winning a trophy. It could have been easy to be a bit more relaxed. But I pushed myself in the other direction – to be even better, to eat even cleaner, to do more gym," the Bayern star told.

He laughs and adds: "I eat clean anyway. It's just about whether the cheat meals after games don't happen as much or when you're out with the family, not eating as much ice cream. Small details, but at the highest level they make a big difference."

This meticulousness also impresses his teammates. Kane, already known as a model professional, is considered one of the most disciplined players in the team.

"Half man, half machine" – Gnabry raves

Kane's consistency also amazes his Bayern colleagues. Serge Gnabry recently praised the striker in the ZDF-Sportstudio: "He is half man, half machine. It's really crazy what he achieves."

With his mix of professionalism, physical strength and mental maturity, Kane is more than just a goal scorer – he is the centerpiece of the Bayern offense.

His passion for defending and his tireless commitment make him a symbol of the "new Bayern spirit" under Kompany: disciplined, team-oriented and yet ice-cold in front of the goal.

When Harry Kane himself says that he is now almost more excited about tackles than scoring, it only shows one thing: The 32-year-old has never lost his hunger – on the contrary, it is greater than ever.

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