TThe 2025-26 season witnessed an extraordinary performance from Harry Kane, who currently plays for Bayern Munich
According to OptaJoe, the English striker has scored 20 goals in his first 12 competitive games, putting him on par with legends such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in terms of early-season goal speed.
Harry Kane scores a touchdown with Ebere Eze during England training
Harry Kane’s explosive start in Germany
Since arriving at Bayern, Kane has shown that he has quickly adapted to German football. His 20 goals have come in competitions such as the Bundesliga, Champions League, DFB Pokal and German Super Cup. This number exceeds the best starts to a season by Messi (20 goals in 17 games) and Ronaldo (20 goals in 13 games in 2014/15 with Real Madrid).
Kane – Messi – Cristiano: the exclusive club of goal scorers
At this pace, Kane reached 400 club goals, joining a select group of players who have surpassed that mark in professional football. He currently averages 1.67 goals per game in the Champions League, making him the most effective striker in this season’s tournament.
Bench evaluation of Kane
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany had no hesitation in praising Kane’s striker, saying: “What Kane does looks ordinary because the bar is so high for Messi and Ronaldo, but what he does is truly extraordinary.” A direct comparison between the two world soccer stars reflects the impact Kane has had in his first full season in Germany.
Harry Kane’s legacy continues to grow
Kane, 32, is not only aiming for titles with Bayern, but also wants to establish himself as one of the best strikers of his generation. His consistency, decisiveness and leadership have made him an important figure for both the club and the England national team, making him the all-time top scorer.
Will Harry Kane become the new goal scorer?
Along with Messi in MLS and Ronaldo in the Saudi League, Kane is the benchmark for goalscoring in Europe. If he can maintain this pace, he could finish the season as the continent’s top scorer and further strengthen his Ballon d’Or candidacy. The numbers back him up, and the debate about his place among the greats is more lively than ever.
