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Aaron Danks: Harry Kane ‘could also be Bayern Munich’s best defender and playmaker’

What can Harry Kane not do? Of course, the media, the fans, and Bayern Munich knew what Kane could generally do when he made the move to Munich. He had been dropping deep to help facilitate Tottenham Hotspur’s build-up play…

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 2:30 AM
Aaron Danks: Harry Kane ‘could also be Bayern Munich’s best defender and playmaker’
Key Things to Know
  • Aaron Danks claimed Harry Kane could be Bayern Munich's best defender and playmaker based on his training level.
  • Danks praised Kane's complete skillset ahead of Bayern's fixture against SC Freiburg and the Ballon d'Or ceremony.
  • Writer Frank Mo highlights Kane's late-game defensive contributions and tackling since joining Bayern Munich.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bayern Munich coach Aaron Danks delivered high praise for Harry Kane ahead of the team's match against SC Freiburg and the Ballon d’Or ceremony. Danks stated that Kane's overall game is at such an exceptional standard that the striker could legitimately serve as Bayern Munich's best defender and playmaker in training, alongside his proven goalscoring capabilities.

Writer Frank Mo of Bavarian Football Works notes that while Kane was already known for dropping deep at Tottenham Hotspur, his defensive work rate and slide tackles have exceeded expectations at Bayern. Danks called working alongside Kane a privilege, noting that he consistently learns from the England international.

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