- Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is this season’s European Golden Shoe winner
- He finished the season with 36 goals
- Signing with Bayern Munich suited him well because of their attacking play style
Harry Kane is the European Golden Shoe winner after an impressive season with Bayern Munich where he plays as a striker, with a staggering 36 goals this season.
The 30-year-old player’s professional football journey began at Arsenal’s youth academy and he found himself on loan spells at various clubs in English football including Leyton Orient, Millwall, Leicester City and Norwich City, which moulded his skills.
His breakthrough point was joining Tottenham Hotspur under Mauricio Pochettino and in his first season, he earned the PFA Young Player of the Year award. His goal-scoring prowess continued and he won the Premier League Golden Boots for two consecutive years.
He sought a new challenge in Europe and was signed by Bayern Munich where he has thrived in the Bundesliga with his attacking style. In this season, he netted an incredible 36 goals and is the award winner of the European Golden Shoe.
Internationally, he represents the England national team where he serves as the captain.
Harry Kane’s remarkable football journey
Born in Walthamstow, London, his passion was evident at a young age and he played for local clubs like Ridgeway Rovers before enrolling at the Arsenal youth academy. Despite showing glimpses of potential at the academy, he was sent on loan spells at various clubs in English football.
Harry Kane Bayern Munich striker. Photo/Sky Sports
These clubs include Leyton Orient, Millwall, Leicester City, and Norwich City. The loan stints were challenging but they helped him get his form.
The making of a world-class striker
After overcoming challenges in his early career, he had a breakthrough moment on signing with Tottenham Hotspur under coach Mauricio Pochettino who is known for embracing young talents by developing their skills.
Given an opportunity to shine, he did not disappoint and in his first season, he earned the PFA Young Player of the Year award. His goal scoring didn’t stop at that but he continued to win the Premier League Golden Boots for two consecutive years.
In a surprising move, Kane signed with Bundesliga club Bayern Munich in 2023 and since joining them, he has thrived in his goal-scoring prowess with his attacking style. In this season, he netted 36 goals, surpassing all other contenders in Europe, and is currently the award winner of the European Golden Shoe.
Harry Kane’s work ethics
Kane’s success has been driven by a number of factors. He is known for his dedication in training and putting extra hours to improve his skills. He is not comfortable with being good and this gives him the desire to yearn for more success.
After his training at the Arsenal youth academy, he had challenges like being sent on loan spells to various English football clubs. These helped him in getting his current form because they exposed him to different play styles.
Loans spells can be challenging with limited playing time and pressure to perform and these hurdles instilled mental toughness, helping him to deal with setbacks. It was also a good opportunity for him to play under different coaches in the different clubs and this is a guarantee of his playing style.
Harry Kane netted 36 goals in season 2023/24. Photo/beIN SPORTS
Overcoming the challenges from the loan spells helped him emerge as a tough player and laid a foundation for his rise to the top.
Golden Boot award winner for season 2023/24
The Golden Boot award signifies a player who is the most prolific in a season across Europe’s top leagues. It is a coveted award that strikers across Europe aspire to win and in this 2023/24 season, Kane is the award winner.
His move to Bayern Munich exposed him to a new playing style that gave him a successful season, netting 36 goals this season, making him the suitable award winner for the Golden Boot.
Bayern Munich has a history of attacking style of play and this suited Kane to a constant stream of opportunities, allowing him to exploit his goal scoring potential to the fullest.
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