While Kane has found team success in Germany, Owen suggests that titles with Bayern were almost a foregone conclusion and do not define his greatness. Instead, he views Kane as an inspirational figure for young players, proving that obsessive dedication can overcome a lack of “God-given” physical advantages like raw pace or flair.
“Winning Bundesliga titles with Bayern was never going to define his greatness because Bayern almost always win them,” Owen concluded. “None of this changes how I feel about Kane. He’s a wonderful footballer, an outstanding captain and a brilliant human-being. More importantly, he’s an example. An example that you don’t always have to be born as Lionel Messi, Pele or Diego Maradona.”
