Kane leads the Ballon d'Or race with exceptional performance

England captain and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has been in exceptional form this season, with performances described by many as the best of his career so far. This has made him a strong contender for the Ballon d'Or, according to observers . During England's recent match against Latvia, Kane continued his fine form by scoring two outstanding goals, one with a powerful left-footed strike and the other from a perfect penalty, bringing his international goals tally to 76. With this achievement, the Bayern Munich striker has increased his impressive scoring record, having scored 21 goals and provided six assists in just 13 appearances for club and country since the start of the season . Despite finishing 13th in the Ballon d'Or rankings last month, his current form reflects that of a Ballon d'Or-winning player, according to British newspapers. Speaking after the match, Kane said: "I think I'm in the best shape I've ever been. The numbers prove it, but it's also about how I feel on the pitch, the way I see passes and movements. Physically, I'm in a great place ." Statistics confirm his claims, with Kane contributing to a goal every 39 minutes for Bayern Munich this season, an unprecedented rate in his career. He also leads the team's scoring charts, scoring 47% of Bayern Munich's goals this season, despite the presence of big-name stars such as Serge Gnabry, Luis Diaz, and Michael Olise . If he maintains his current pace in the German league, he is expected to finish the season with 62 Bundesliga goals, a historic record unmatched by any player in the major European leagues. The record remains held by Robert Lewandowski (41 goals in the 2020-21 season) . German coach Thomas Tuchel has expressed his great admiration for his English striker, emphasizing that he is an exceptional player both on and off the pitch. After the Latvia match, he said : "He's at the top of the list. No one would blame him if he didn't put in all the effort, but he always does. He is a natural leader ." While Kane's participation in Euro 2024 was met with criticism due to a back injury, the England star has proven he has regained full fitness and is now ready to lead his country in the 2026 World Cup, scheduled to be held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States .