Kane is playing the best football of his career.

When Harry Kane sat down in front of Jose Mourinho in the documentary All or Nothing: Tottenham Hotspur and said, “I want to be Ronaldo or Messi,” many people smiled. But five years later, at 32, Kane is not only on par with those icons in terms of goalscoring efficiency, but has also redefined the concept of a “center forward” in his own way – a player who starts attacks from the back, orchestrates like a midfielder, and finishes like a killer.

From penalty box killer to attacking conductor

At Bayern Munich in the 2025/26 season, Kane scored 18 goals in 10 games - a number that made the whole Bundesliga shake. But what impressed experts more was the way he participated in the entire process of the match.

From dropping deep to receive the ball, turning to escape pressing, opening up space for teammates, to making late runs to meet the final cross - Kane is embodying a type of multi-tasking striker not seen since Benzema's peak.

Jamal Musiala’s injury left Bayern without a creative outlet in midfield, but Kane has filled the void naturally. He has not only “done Musiala’s job”, but has also combined perfectly with Joshua Kimmich in the role of playmaker. Against Frankfurt, he scored with a move that started in midfield, created space for himself, then ran forward and finished coolly – proving he is no longer a “9 waiting for the ball”.

Wyscout's data shows a clear evolution: Kane averages 4.93 progressive passes, 14.6 touches in his own half, 0.55 expected assists and 5.89 shot-creating actions per 90 minutes – figures almost double those of his first two seasons in Germany.

In other words, he is both the Bundesliga’s top scorer and Bayern’s most creative midfielder. When midfield lacks a true creative mind, Kane becomes the creator – the type of player who makes all the concepts of classical football positions obsolete.

Jamal Musiala's injury left Bayern without a creative outlet in midfield, but Kane has filled that void naturally.

Not only at Bayern, Kane is also deeply influencing the way England operate under Thomas Tuchel. In recent matches, he often drops deep to receive the ball, pulling the opposing center-backs out of position, opening up space for Bukayo Saka, Phil Foden or Anthony Gordon to exploit.

Kane is now a tactic, not just a player. When England play deep-lying opponents, he unlocks the game with clever passing. When the team needs a goal, he reverts to his killer instincts in the box. It’s no longer a question of “Does Kane score or assist?” – it’s a question of “Which way does Kane choose to win?”.

The peak and the future

Kane's contract with Bayern runs until 2027, and he admits he is "very happy in Germany". After his first Bundesliga title, he is now looking towards the Champions League - something he never came close to during his Tottenham career.

Of course, England has always been his natural calling. With 213 Premier League goals, Kane is less than two seasons away from Alan Shearer's record of 260. But returning to England now would be a step backwards - with Tottenham, Chelsea or Man United all failing to provide the ideal environment for him to maintain his peak.

La Liga could be the next destination, with Barcelona lacking a complete striker after Lewandowski’s contract is about to expire. With Pedri, Raphinha and Lamine Yamal behind him, Kane could well be an “upgrade” to Lewandowski in a future Xavi or Alonso system.

Kane's contract with Bayern runs until 2027, and he admits he is “very happy in Germany”.

When Kane told Mourinho he wanted to be “Ronaldo or Messi,” what he really meant wasn’t goals – it was impact. Ronaldo and Messi defined their eras with their different styles, and Kane is doing the same: becoming a new kind of striker – a player who is both a playmaker and a shooter.

From Tottenham to Munich, the journey was a maturation of a footballing mindset. Kane surpassed his own limits, not just in goals, but in the ability to turn every touch into an opportunity.

And as he continues to tear the Bundesliga apart, he is no longer called “Tottenham’s Harry Kane”. He is Harry Kane – the global icon of the modern striker.

Source: https://znews.vn/kane-dang-choi-thu-bong-da-hay-nhat-su-nghiep-post1594417.html