Harry Kane has shattered a historic Bundesliga record in his 100th appearance for Bayern Munich. The striker scored his 102nd league goal during Saturday's 6-1 home win over RB Leipzig, surpassing the previous benchmark set by Timo Konietzka by a staggering margin of 30 goals.
Kane's record-breaking strike came in the 53rd minute, tapping home from Nathaniel Brown's cutback. The victory temporarily propelled Bayern back to the top of the table. This season, the England captain has been involved in nine goals, scoring four and providing five assists. "Really proud to reach 100 games for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga," Kane said. "We've had some amazing moments and hopefully many more amazing moments to come."
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The emphatic win over Leipzig followed an inconsistent run. The last five matches across all competitions yielded just one win, two draws and two defeats (LDDLW). The next test is the Champions League home fixture against Arsenal this Wednesday. Michael Olise leads Bayern's internal scoring charts this season with five goals.
Kane, who in September became the fastest player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals, continues his pursuit of records on the international stage. With 91 goals, he is England's all-time top scorer and could become his nation's most-capped player with his 126th appearance against Croatia on November 12. He is also the favourite for the Ballon d'Or ceremony on October 26. "In 10 days or so, we'll find out who wins," Kane commented on the award. "Like I've said all along, it'll be a massive achievement if it does happen."
Contractually, the captain could be at Bayern for years to come. His current deal expires at the end of the season, with an extension until 2029 understood to be close. Across 157 competitive appearances for the club, Kane has now scored 155 goals, winning two Bundesliga titles and the 2026 German Cup. Next up is the Champions League clash with Arsenal on Wednesday.
The original report is at espn.com
