England captain Harry Kane has acknowledged the influence of former Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho on his development as he pursues Ballon d'Or recognition. Speaking to Get French Football News, Kane stated that Mourinho "clearly played a role in my development" during their time together at Tottenham Hotspur.
The Bayern Munich striker worked under Mourinho during the 2020-2021 Premier League season, a period in which Kane won the Premier League Golden Boot and Playmaker awards. Since moving to Bayern Munich in 2023, Kane has continued his prolific scoring form in the Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League, strengthening his case for football's most prestigious individual award.
