Bayern Munich players honoured Harry Kane with a guard of honour ahead of their German Cup clash against FC Magdeburg, celebrating the England captain’s Ballon d’Or triumph.
Bayern shared a video of the moment on their official X account, showing Kane receiving the warm reception from his teammates before the match.
🗣️ HARRY KANE 🗣️ https://t.co/u4lBvDX82L
— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) October 28, 2026
Kane became the first English footballer since Michael Owen in 2001 to win the prestigious individual award, finishing ahead of contenders Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. The recognition capped a remarkable 2025-26 campaign in which he registered 73 goals and eight assists across competitions.
The striker played a pivotal role in Bayern’s domestic success, helping the German giants win the Bundesliga, German Cup and German Super Cup. He finished the Bundesliga season with 36 goals in 31 appearances, establishing himself as one of the team’s most influential players.
Kane also delivered in Europe, scoring 14 goals in 13 UEFA Champions League appearances. Despite Bayern’s semifinal exit against eventual champions Paris Saint-Germain, he found the net in both legs of the quarterfinal tie against Real Madrid and the semifinal against PSG.
At international level, the England captain scored six goals and provided an assist during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, helping the Three Lions finish third.
Bayern marked the occasion with a commanding 6-1 victory over Magdeburg. Michael Olise scored twice, while Ismail Saibari, Alphonso Davies, Nathaniel Brown and David Santos Daiber also found the net.
Mateusz Zukowski briefly brought Magdeburg level in the 15th minute, but Bayern regained control and went on to secure a comprehensive win, adding another memorable moment to Kane’s celebrated campaign.
