Thomas Tuchel’s assistant claims Harry Kane is better than Cristiano Ronaldo in one area

Thomas Tuchel's assistant gives Harry Kane the ultimate seal of approval, a comparison to Cristiano Ronaldo

By Maximus Polek · Bayern Strikes

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 10:00 PM

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Thomas Tuchel's assistant Anthony Barry claimed Harry Kane possesses better ball-striking ability than Cristiano Ronaldo.
Barry previously coached Ronaldo with Portugal before working with Kane at Bayern Munich and England.
Barry described Kane's two-footed ball striking, repetition, and clarity as reaching a level he had never previously experienced.

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Assistant coach Anthony Barry stated that Harry Kane is a better ball striker than Cristiano Ronaldo and any other finisher he has coached. Speaking to The Athletic, Barry highlighted Kane's remarkable repetition, clarity, and two-footed technique during warm-ups and matches as operating at an unprecedented level.

Barry previously coached Ronaldo with the Portugal national team before working alongside Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich and the England national team. Writer Maximus Polek notes that Kane recorded 73 goals in the 2025/26 campaign and argues the 34-year-old remains one of the game's most complete yet underrated forwards.

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