After years of near-misses and painful what-ifs, Harry Kane has finally ended the most scrutinized trophy drought in modern soccer. The England captain, often celebrated for his remarkable goal-scoring consistency but long ridiculed for an empty trophy cabinet, is now a Bundesliga champion with Bayern Munich.

Kane’s journey to silverware has been defined by patience, perseverance, and heartbreak. From his days leading the line at Tottenham Hotspur—where he reached a Champions League final in 2019 but lost to Liverpool—to two European Championship finals with England in 2020 and 2024, the forward has always been close, yet never close enough. Despite scoring goals at a record pace, individual accolades only fueled criticism that Kane was a great player without the defining success of a great career.

That narrative has now changed. On May 4, 2025, Bayern Munich officially secured the Bundesliga title after Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-2 draw with Freiburg made it mathematically impossible to catch the Bavarians. Although Kane missed Bayern’s 3-3 draw with RB Leipzig the day before due to suspension, the moment still belonged to him. With 36 league goals and a series of match-winning displays, Kane was at the heart of Bayern’s campaign and left no doubt about his contribution to the title run.

The celebrations were jubilant. Kane joined his teammates in singing “We Are the Champions,” a moment that fans across the globe have long anticipated. Bayern’s social media team joined in, posting a cheeky tribute recognizing the striker’s prolific scoring record and finally labeling him a champion. For Kane, it was vindication—proof that his move away from Tottenham was the right decision and that elite talent, when matched with the right environment, eventually gets its reward.

Now 31, Kane’s breakthrough title could mark the beginning of a new chapter. With Euro 2028 on the horizon and Bayern Munich still competing on multiple fronts, the striker will be eyeing more silverware to solidify his legacy. What once seemed a cursed career has finally turned a corner, and for Kane, the weight of expectation has been replaced with the satisfaction of triumph.

Like this story? Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive updates on Harry Kane, Bayern Munich, and the biggest stories in world soccer.