By Oliver Trust
BERLIN, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- As Bayern Munich gears up for Saturday night's Bundesliga "Klassiker" against Borussia Dortmund, Harry Kane has once again taken center stage in Germany's football spotlight.
The English captain's prolific scoring form has dominated headlines, with local outlets dissecting everything from his training methods to his near-flawless penalty record. Off the field, reports have painted a picture of calm domestic happiness for the 32-year-old and his family in Bavaria.
Bayern coach Vincent Kompany, speaking ahead of the showdown with second-place Dortmund, offered a candid reflection on his star striker's current level.
"I, as a coach, can't lift a player of his quality to new heights; it has to come from him," Kompany said. "Maybe it helps that he hasn't won too many titles yet. That's kept him hungry."
Kane has been lethal in front of goal this season, with 11 league strikes in six games and 18 across all competitions. In a recent interview with the Daily Mail, he described himself as "at the peak of my career," calling this "definitely the best season start ever."
"I love being part of a team that creates so many opportunities," Kane said. "Everything outside the pitch is running smoothly, and my family's happy here. That's very important to me."
German sports magazine Kicker hailed Kane as "a weapon" for his athleticism, vision, and determination, noting his 96.6 percent penalty conversion rate compared with the sport's 78 percent average.
With Jamal Musiala sidelined, Kane has also dropped deeper at times to act as a playmaker - something Bayern sporting director Max Eberl called "proof of his unique quality."
"Development steps at that age are rare," Eberl said. "Yes, it's something unique."
Midfielder Joshua Kimmich praised the England captain's selflessness. "I've never seen him unhappy after a 3-0 win even if he didn't score," Kimmich said. "He's the ultimate team player." ■
