Bayern Munich leadership heaps praise on Harry Kane for Ballon d’Or win

Bayern Munich's leadership has publicly celebrated striker Harry Kane after he won the 2026 Ballon d'Or award. CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen commended Kane's record-breaking scoring and character, emphasizing that he is the first player from a German club to claim the honor in 30 years. President Herbert Hainer noted that Kane joins Bayern legends Franz Beckenbauer, Gerd Müller, and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge as a recipient of the prestigious trophy.

Board member for sport Max Eberl and sporting director Christoph Freund both lauded Kane's leadership, work ethic, and humility on and off the pitch. Bayern Frauen sporting director Bianca Rech also congratulated Kane while celebrating the club's broader success, which included nominations for Bayern Frauen, manager Vincent Kompany, and forward Pernille Harder.