Harry Kane aims for Ballon d'Or after winning second Golden Shoe

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Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Harry Kane aims for Ballon d'Or after winning second Golden Shoe
Summary

Harry Kane of Bayern Munich has expressed his ambition to win the Ballon d'Or after securing his second European Golden Shoe in Munich on August 19, 2026. Kane had an impressive 2025-26 season, scoring 36 goals in the Bundesliga and contributing to England's World Cup run with six goals. He achieved a total of 73 goals for club and country during the season, leading to his hopes for football's highest individual accolade. Kane mentioned the award will be discussed widely until the announcement in October and confirmed he is set to begin contract extension talks with Bayern, where his deal runs through 2027.

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  • Kane won his second European Golden Shoe in Munich.
  • He scored 36 Bundesliga goals last season and netted six at the World Cup.
  • Kane hopes to win the Ballon d'Or, set to be awarded in October.
  • Bayern Munich reached the Champions League semi-finals last season.
  • Kane is negotiating a contract extension at Bayern, valid until 2027.
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Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has set his sights on the Ballon d'Or after receiving his second European Golden Shoe in Munich on Wednesday. Only serial Ballon d'Or winners Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have won the Golden Shoe more often than Kane.

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