‘It will change the way people see me and value my career’ – Harry Kane on the impact of winning the Ballon d’Or

Harry Kane, the 33-year-old English footballer, reflected on the profound impact of winning the Ballon d’Or for the first time in his career. Long mocked for a trophy cabinet that remained empty for years, Kane finally broke his own curse by winning the Bundesliga and the German Super Cup with Bayern Munich in 2025. These accolades, coupled with a domestic treble and setting impressive statistical records, notably 73 goals in 65 matches, earned him recognition at the Ballon d’Or ceremony last Monday.

Winning the prestigious award, Kane believes, will help change the way some observers perceive him and the way the world views his career. He emphasized this point in an interview with France Football, stating that no one can ever take away that moment or this season from him. Kane acknowledged that his status has changed, but he believes that winning such trophies helps earn the respect of others and the fans.

The Englishman, at 33, remains focused on going even further, asking himself what else he can achieve, such as potentially winning two Ballon d’Ors in a row. However, his ambition is clear – bringing England back to the top of world football, an endeavor that he sees as a challenge with limited opportunities.