Harry Kane has been crowned with the Ballon d'Or of the 70th edition, becoming the top scorer of the season with 73 scored in 65 matches between his club and the national team. The 33-year-old forward, who now plays in the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich, has also added the league, the German Cup and the Super Cup to his record, establishing himself as one of the most prolific players of his generation.
Kane's success is not only due to his talent, but also to the close bond he has maintained with Spanish doctor Alejandro Elorriaga for more than six years. The relationship arose in January 2020, when the Englishman suffered a complete rupture of the tendon in his left femoral biceps while playing for Tottenham. The surgery and rehabilitation, which kept him out of action for three months, were supervised by Elorriaga, who had already gained the forward's trust by then.
Elorriaga, originally from Madrid and with international experience, has specialized in the treatment of pain and functional recovery of high-performance athletes. Despite residing in Canada, his personalized approach and preventative work have allowed Kane to stay in shape throughout his career. Since his arrival at Bayern in 2023, the striker has missed only nine games due to injury, a number that reflects the effectiveness of his prevention and care program.
Recently, Kane received the “MARCA 100” award and took the opportunity to publicly thank his doctor. “Alejandro has played a very important role in my success,” said the forward, underlining the importance of collaboration between athlete and health professional. In his own words, Kane explained that working together extends “in the shadows,” referring to the physical therapy sessions, data analysis and physical preparation that allow him to sustain high performance in an increasingly demanding schedule.
With the season still underway, the combination of experience, discipline and medical support appears to have extended Kane's career beyond what many would consider the peak of his performance. As the striker continues to score and lead Bayern in national and international competitions, the future promises that the collaboration with Elorriaga will continue to be a fundamental pillar for his longevity and success in modern football.