England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane kisses the trophy on stage after receiving the Ballon d'Or award for the best male footballer during the 2026 Ballon d'Or France Football award ceremony at the Palladium Theatre in London on October 26, 2026. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP via Getty Images)
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Harry Kane's former teammate reflects on Ballon d'Or winner's unique journey to the top of world soccer

One player who has closely witnessed Harry Kane's journey to the very top of world football is former Tottenham Hotspur and England star Jermain Defoe. Speaking to CNN Sports Senior Analyst Darren Lewis at the "Best of Africa" Awards celebrating the best of African excellence and achievements, Defoe reflected on why Kane's story is truly unique.

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England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane kisses the trophy on stage after receiving the Ballon d'Or award for the best male footballer during the 2026 Ballon d'Or France Football award ceremony at the Palladium Theatre in London on October 26, 2026. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP via Getty Images)
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Harry Kane's former teammate reflects on Ballon d'Or winner's unique journey to the top of world soccer
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