Harry Kane Explains Reasons For Not Being Able To Compete With Messi And Ronaldo

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane. (X/@FCBayern)

JAKARTA - Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane admitted that he could not compete with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the fight for Ballon d' Or. Despite being the top scorer in the England national team, Kane has never won the title, making it difficult to win an individual award.

Kane, undeniably, is one of the best strikers in the world. The England captain has been the top scorer in history and in the English Premier League. However, he never won a trophy while playing for Tottenham Hotspur. This is what makes Kane always lose to Messi who won various trophies with Barcelona. Likewise Ronaldo who won the title with Manchester United and Real Madrid.

"I've had incredible seasons, but I've never won trophies. So you're not going to count winning the Ballon d'Or or other individual awards. It all depends on your achievements with the team," Kane said.

"You have to be able to lift the team to win trophies. If I play here [Bayern], it means I have to win the German Bundesliga and the Champions League. Of course you are also the European Cup champion," he said again.

"Only by bringing in a winning team, you can win individual awards," Kane said.

In order to hunt for the championship trophy, Kane left Tottenham which he had strengthened for years before finally moving to Bayern at the start of the competition season.

Kane proved his sharpness by scoring 27 goals in 26 games with Bayern. Currently, Kane has set several records that match the team's front line legends, Robert Lewandowski and Gerd Muller.

"Compared to them is clearly something to be proud of, especially with the achievements of the first season. This means I had the right season," said Kane, who admitted that he had to adapt to German lifestyles and languages.

"Frankly, I don't understand the language [Germany]. So I'm grateful because many can speak English. This is not easy and I have to get used to it. I study their lifestyle over time," he said.

Kane himself has not won a trophy with Bayern after failing in the German Super Cup. Bayern has also been eliminated in the German Cup or DFB Pokal.

Now, Kane hopes for the Bundesliga trophy. Only Bayern are still in second place under Bayer Leverkusen. Saturday, February 3, 2024 evening WIB, Bayern face Borussia Monchengladbach.

Next, they played a big match against Leverkusen and then met Lazio in the first match of the Champions League last 16.