Kane's Golden Moment: Bayern Teammates Give Guard of Honour to Ballon d'Or Winner
Bayern Munich teammates honor Harry Kane after he becomes the first Englishman since 2001 to win the Ballon d'Or.
In a heartwarming display of camaraderie and respect, Harry Kane was greeted with a guard of honour by his Bayern Munich teammates on Wednesday. The celebration took place ahead of the club's German Cup encounter against FC Magdeburg, marking a historic milestone for the England captain who recently claimed his maiden Ballon d'Or.
A Historic Achievement for England
By securing the prestigious individual award, Harry Kane has etched his name into the history books as the first English player to win the Ballon d'Or since Michael Owen achieved the feat in 2001. Kane's triumph comes after a fierce battle for the top spot, where he ultimately overcame competition from football superstars Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal.
Bayern Munich shared the special moment with their fans, posting a video on their official X handle showing the striker walking through the line of his admiring teammates.
A Season of Absolute Dominance
The award comes as a recognition of a staggering 2025-26 campaign where Kane was virtually unstoppable. His statistical output was nothing short of legendary, contributing to 81 goals in total—scoring 73 and providing eight assists.
Domestic Glory
Kane was the driving force behind Bayern Munich's domestic sweep, helping the club secure a treble of trophies:
- Bundesliga: Kane dominated the league, netting 36 goals in 31 appearances to secure the title.
- German Cup: A key part of the winning campaign.
- German Super Cup: Adding further silverware to the trophy cabinet.
European and International Prowess
While Bayern Munich's Champions League journey ended in the semifinals against eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain, Kane's individual form remained elite. He scored 14 goals in 13 matches, notably finding the net in both legs of the quarterfinals against Real Madrid and both legs of the semifinals against PSG.
On the international stage, Kane led the Three Lions to a third-place finish at the 2026 World Cup, contributing six goals and one assist during the tournament.
Bayern Cruise Past FC Magdeburg
The celebratory atmosphere carried over into the match itself, as Bayern Munich delivered a clinical performance to thrash FC Magdeburg 6-1. Although Mateusz Zukowski managed to level the score for Magdeburg in the 15th minute, the German giants soon took complete control.
The scoring spree was led by Michael Olise, who netted a brace, while Ismail Saibari, Alphonso Davies, Nathaniel Brown, and David Santos Daiber each added a goal to complete the rout.