Harry Kane Hits 99th Bundesliga Goal to Rescue Bayern Munich

Harry Kane was the hero for Bayern Munich on Sunday, scoring a 72nd minute winner to secure a 2-1 victory away to promoted side SV Elversberg. The goal was the England captain's 99th in just 97 Bundesliga appearances, a remarkable scoring rate that kept his team's title challenge on track after a recent stumble.

Bayern had taken an early lead through Lennart Karl in the 26th minute, but the resilient hosts, who had stunned former champions Leverkusen and Gladbach this season, fought back. Substitute Maurice Krattenmacher equalized for Elversberg in the 61st minute, setting up a tense final half hour. Kane's decisive intervention came 11 minutes later, firing home through traffic to restore Bayern's advantage. The win under manager Vincent Kompany moved Bayern up to fourth in the [standings](/standings), while Elversberg dropped to sixth.

Kane's latest key contribution comes as his phenomenal individual season receives global recognition. On Tuesday, he was named among the 30 nominees for the men's Ballon d'Or. The shortlist includes last year's winner Ousmane Dembélé and France star Kylian Mbappé. Kane's case is built on a spectacular campaign where he scored 73 goals for club and country, won the Bundesliga title with Bayern, and led England to a third place finish at the World Cup. The winner will be announced at a ceremony in London on October 26.

The goal against Elversberg was a classic Kane moment, delivering under pressure when his team needed it most. It snapped a brief run of frustration after Bayern's goalless draw with Schalke the previous Saturday. His relentless efficiency in front of goal has been the foundation of Bayern's success. Reaching 99 league goals in 97 games puts him on the cusp of a century in record time, a milestone he will be eager to hit in the coming fixtures.

While Kane saved Bayern, other European giants had mixed fortunes. Barcelona maintained a perfect start to their season with a 4-2 win at Levante, powered by a double from teenager Lamine Yamal. Meanwhile, European champions Paris Saint-Germain, who have nine players nominated for the Ballon d'Or, finally earned their first league win of the season with a 1-0 victory at Brest.

• Match Winner: Harry Kane scored in the 72nd minute to give Bayern Munich a 2-1 away win over Elversberg on Sunday, September 13.
• Historic Pace: The strike was his 99th Bundesliga goal, achieved in only his 97th appearance in the competition.
• Individual Honor: Kane was nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or on September 8, following a 73 goal season for club and country.
• Table Impact: The victory lifted Vincent Kompany's Bayern side to fourth place in the Bundesliga table.