Harry Kane may be the man lifting the Ballon d’Or, but the Bayern Munich striker knows that individual greatness does not happen in isolation. After winning football’s most prestigious individual award, Kane made sure to recognize the teammates who push him to reach new heights, including one particularly gifted training-ground opponent.
Kane has enjoyed a phenomenal spell in Munich, establishing himself as one of the most lethal strikers in world football. However, competing alongside elite players
every day has helped him continue to develop, and Michael Olise received a special mention from the England captain.
“To all my Bayern teammates, I wouldn’t be standing here without you. The way you push me, and the fact that I train against players like Michael Olise every week, makes me a better player and motivates me to keep improving. So, thank you,” Kane said (as captured by @iMiaSanMia).
It is a classy acknowledgment from Kane, who understands that being surrounded by world-class talent can bring out the best in everyone. Olise’s quality in training clearly gives Kane another challenge to overcome, while Kane’s own standards help drive the squad forward.
The Ballon d’Or belongs to Kane, but his message reflects the collective strength behind Bayern Munich’s success. And if Olise is giving the best striker in the world that much trouble in training, opposing defenders might want to be concerned.
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