For years, Harry Kane was the nearly man of football—an elite striker with records to his name but no silverware to show for it. That narrative has finally changed. Bayern Munich have secured their 33rd Bundesliga title, and Kane, after 540 career games and 385 goals, has his first major team trophy.

A Long-Awaited Triumph

Kane’s journey to this moment has been filled with heartbreak. He lost six finals—twice with England in the UEFA European Championships (2021 and 2024) and three times with Tottenham Hotspur, including the 2019 UEFA Champions League final. Even last season, Bayern finished third in the Bundesliga, leaving Kane trophyless despite his 36-goal campaign.

But this season, the English striker has been instrumental in Bayern’s resurgence. With 24 Bundesliga goals, he leads the scoring charts once again, proving his worth as the club’s talisman.

How the Title Was Won

Bayern’s celebrations were momentarily put on hold when RB Leipzig forced a dramatic 3-3 draw on Saturday, delaying their coronation. However, Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-2 draw with Freiburg on Sunday mathematically sealed the title for Bayern, ensuring Kane’s long wait for silverware was over.

Kane was forced to watch from the sidelines against Leipzig due to suspension, but he will return for Bayern’s next match against Borussia Mönchengladbach, where he will finally get his hands on the Bundesliga trophy.

Breaking the Curse

The 31-year-old England captain now joins an elite group of English players to win the Bundesliga, following in the footsteps of Kevin Keegan, Owen Hargreaves, Omar Richards, and Eric Dier. His triumph is not just a personal milestone but a vindication of his decision to leave Tottenham in pursuit of silverware.

With the FIFA Club World Cup on the horizon, Kane has the chance to add more trophies to his collection. But for now, the weight of expectation has lifted—he is no longer the nearly man. The curse is broken.

Kane’s long wait is over. The question now is—how many more trophies will follow?