Harry Kane has written his name deeper into football history by achieving a milestone that even Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi never reached so quickly. The English striker continued his red-hot form in Bayern Munich’s 4-0 Champions League win over Club Brugge, scoring in the 14th minute to bring his tally to 20 goals in just 12 games across all competitions this season.
According to Opta statistics, this is the fastest any player has reached the 20-goal mark from the start of a domestic season in club football. Kane’s blistering pace puts him ahead of football legends: Ronaldo’s best start was 20 goals in 13 games during the 2014-15 campaign, while Messi’s quickest came in 17 games.
The record-breaking strike was the second of the night as Bayern continued their dominant run, reaffirming their position among Europe’s elite. Manager Vincent Kompany hailed Kane’s consistency and composure, remarking that the forward’s brilliance has become so routine it’s almost taken for granted.
“What he is doing is really outstanding,” Kompany said, praising Kane’s work ethic and goal-scoring instinct. The forward’s form has been pivotal to Bayern’s early success in both the Bundesliga and the Champions League, as he continues to redefine the standards for modern strikers.
With this latest achievement, Kane strengthens his claim as the world’s most prolific forward and a leading contender for the Ballon d’Or. Having already surpassed 400 career club goals, the 32-year-old is on track to beat his debut-season total of 44 goals for Bayern.
As the 2025–26 season unfolds, the Harry Kane Goal Record could mark the beginning of a historic campaign that cements his legacy among football’s all-time greats.
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