Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany believes Harry Kane was underestimated in England

TL;DR

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany believes Harry Kane's skills were underestimated in England. Since joining Bayern, Kane's reputation has soared, showcasing his footballing intelligence and leadership.

Key points

Vincent Kompany believes Harry Kane was underestimated in England
Kane's reputation has soared since joining Bayern Munich
Kane showcases footballing intelligence and leadership
Kane's all-round game was evident in a Champions League match
Kane aims to win major trophies with Bayern Munich

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MUNICH, GERMANY - APRIL 19: Head coach Vincent Kompany of Bayern München and Harry Kane of FC Bayern München celebrate the Championship title after the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and VfB Stuttgart at Allianz Arena on April 19, 2026 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by EyesWideOpen/Getty Images) | Getty Images Since joining Bayern Munich from the Premier League, Harry Kane has seen his reputation skyrocket among the average football fan. At Tottenham Hotspur, he was known as a top level striker, but just shy of the best of the best. Moving to FC Bayern and winning silverware has raised his profile significantly. Vincent Kompany thinks that Kane has developed even further since moving to Germany. “People in England saw him as a goalscorer during his time playing there,” said the coach (via @iMiaSanMia). “His finishing and leadership were never underestimated.” “We’ve seen other qualities too, such as his footballing intelligence. We can appreciate that now – it was perhaps somewhat underestimated in England. He’s like a fine wine that improves with age. I also enjoy that aspect of his game.” The all-round nature of Kane’s game was on full display versus PSG in the Champions League semi-final. The England captain sent a perfectly weighted ball into the feet of Luis Díaz, who slotted it past the keeper. How many strikers could pull off something similar? Kane has shown the full extent of his abilities in a Bayern shirt. Now, it’s just a matter of winning the biggest trophies possible. *If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on , , , or any leading podcast distributor…*

Q&A

Why does Vincent Kompany think Harry Kane was underestimated in England?

Vincent Kompany believes that while Kane was recognized as a goalscorer, his footballing intelligence and leadership qualities were not fully appreciated during his time in England.

How has Harry Kane's reputation changed since joining Bayern Munich?

Since joining Bayern Munich, Harry Kane's reputation has significantly improved, as he has won silverware and demonstrated a broader skill set beyond just scoring goals.

What qualities of Harry Kane did Kompany highlight after his move to Bayern?

Kompany highlighted Kane's footballing intelligence, leadership, and ability to contribute to the team's play, exemplified by his assist in the Champions League semi-final against PSG.