Bayern Munich superstar Harry Kane (32) expressed strong confidence that his career has reached its peak.
Bavarian Football Works, which covers Bayern Munich news, cited an interview Kane gave to the official Bundesliga website on the 21st and on the 26th (Korea time) emphasized that Kane scoffed at concerns about the "aging curve," which refers to a decline in ability with age.
Kane left Tottenham in the summer of 2023 and joined Bayern Munich. In his first season he scored 44 goals (12 assists) in 45 matches, and in the league he scored 36 goals (8 assists) in 32 matches to win the top scorer title. It was also the single-season scoring record in the Bundesliga. He also won the European Golden Shoe.
Last season Kane also won the top scorer title with 26 goals (10 assists) in 31 league matches, and he recorded 41 goals (14 assists) in 51 matches in total. This season he has scored 19 goals (3 assists) in 15 league matches, and 30 goals (3 assists) in 25 matches overall, showing his continued destructive power.
When asked, "Where do you think you are in your career right now?" Kane began, "Good question. I am now 32. People usually assume that at this age a player starts to slow down and that the career is heading toward its end."
But he soon said, "I feel I am in the prime of my career right now. The numbers I am currently recording, and my physical condition, prove this."
In particular, Kane cited scientific figures as evidence, saying, "If you look at my running data this season, I am running more than at any time before," calling it the reason "it is hard to say there is a decline based on the metrics."
Kane, who is also a teammate of Kim Min-jae (29), was also certain his prime would not be short-lived. He added, "I feel I can play for several more years, and I am at the pinnacle of the football I want to play. I hope this state continues for several more years."
However, Kane emphasized the sport's uncertainty, saying, "I know very well that things in football change very quickly. So we'll have to wait and see, but one thing is certain: I feel absolutely great right now."
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