After years of individual brilliance and heartbreaking near-misses, Harry Kane is just one step away from winning the first major team title of his professional career. The English striker, who joined Bayern Munich in 2023 after two trophyless decades at Tottenham Hotspur, could finally taste championship glory this weekend.
With just four Bundesliga matches left, Bayern Munich sits comfortably atop the table — eight points clear of second-placed Bayer Leverkusen. If Bayern defeats Mainz at home this Saturday and Leverkusen fails to secure a win against Augsburg, the title will officially belong to Bayern—and with it, Harry Kane’s long-awaited breakthrough moment.
A Career of Close Calls
For Kane, the road to silverware has been frustrating. The 31-year-old has featured in six major finals without lifting a trophy—three with Spurs, two with England, and one already with Bayern. A Bundesliga title win would not only end that drought but also mark a turning point in his story, silencing critics who’ve long pointed to his lack of team success.
“There are many people who, throughout my career, only talk about the fact I haven’t won a title yet. It would be nice to silence a few of them,” Kane admitted earlier this year.
From Tottenham Legacy to Bavarian Hope
Kane’s transfer to Bayern Munich in 2023—worth a record €100 million—was driven by a clear goal: to win major honors. While Bayern’s Champions League campaign fell short with a quarter-final exit at the hands of Inter Milan, the Bundesliga title would help salvage a disappointing European season.
Despite remaining quiet publicly about title ambitions, insiders say Kane’s commitment and drive to win are palpable in every game he plays. Bayern’s honorary president Uli Hoeness told Sky Germany this week:
“Nobody deserves the title more than Kane. He’s a real Bayern player—he fights, works, scores, and always gives his all for the team.”
Elite Company Awaits
Should Bayern secure the league title, Kane would become only the third English player to win the Bundesliga, joining Kevin Keegan and Owen Hargreaves in this elite club. His success would be more than personal—it would represent a historic milestone for English footballers abroad.
Race for Champions League Spots Heats Up
Elsewhere in the Bundesliga, Eintracht Frankfurt could move a step closer to securing a top-four finish and a Champions League place as they take on RB Leipzig. Frankfurt, who previously reached the Champions League by winning the Europa League, are currently three points ahead of Leipzig in the table.
A win would strengthen their position, while Leipzig risks falling behind with Dortmund and others in close pursuit. Borussia Dortmund, currently seventh, have taken 10 points from their last 12 and remain in contention for European qualification.