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Harry Kane
MBE

Kane with England in 2023

Personal information

Full name

Harry Edward Kane

Date of birth

28 July 1993 (age 31)

Place of birth

Walthamstow, London, England

Height

6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)

Position(s)

Striker

Team information

Current team

Bayern Munich

Number

Youth career

1999–2001

Ridgeway Rovers

2001–2002

Arsenal

2002–2004

Ridgeway Rovers

2004

Watford

2004–2010

Tottenham Hotspur

Senior career*

Years

Team

Apps

(Gls)

2010–2023

Tottenham Hotspur

317

(213)

2011

→ Leyton Orient (loan)

(5)

2012

→ Millwall (loan)

(7)

2012–2013

→ Norwich City (loan)

(0)

2013

→ Leicester City (loan)

(2)

2023–

Bayern Munich

(52)

International career^‡

2010

England U17

(2)

2010–2012

England U19

(6)

2013

England U20

(1)

2013–2015

England U21

(8)

2015–

England

103

(69)

Medal record

Men's football

Representing England
UEFA European Championship
Runner-up	2020	Team
Runner-up	2024	Team
UEFA Nations League
Third	2019	Team

*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:27, 18 January 2025 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:10, 17 November 2024 (UTC)

Harry Edward Kane (born 28 July 1993) is a famous English footballer. He plays as a striker for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich. He is also the captain of the England national team. Harry Kane is the all-time top goalscorer for both Tottenham Hotspur and England. He is also the second-highest scorer in the Premier League. So far, Kane has scored over 400 goals for his clubs and country.

Harry Kane started his senior career with Tottenham Hotspur in 2009. He spent time on loan at other English clubs like Leyton Orient and Millwall. After Mauricio Pochettino became Tottenham's coach in 2014, Kane became a key player. He won the PFA Young Player of the Year award in his first full season. He was the Premier League's top goalscorer in the 2015–16 and 2016–17 seasons.

In 2023, Kane moved to Bayern Munich. This was the most expensive transfer in Bundesliga history. In his first season, he scored 36 goals and won his first European Golden Shoe. For England, Kane has scored 69 goals in 103 games. He captained England at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and won the Golden Boot as the top scorer. He also led England to the finals of UEFA Euro 2020 and UEFA Euro 2024.

Harry Kane: Football Superstar
- Early Life and First Steps
- Club Career Journey
International Career: Leading England
Player Profile: How Harry Plays
Beyond the Pitch: Media and Personal Life
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Harry Kane: Football Superstar

Early Life and First Steps

Harry Edward Kane was born on 28 July 1993 in Walthamstow, London. His parents are Kim and Patrick Kane. He has an older brother named Charlie. His family moved to Chingford, where Harry went to Larkswood Primary Academy. He later attended Chingford Foundation School, just like David Beckham.

Harry started playing football very young. He joined a local club called Ridgeway Rovers when he was six. His family were big fans of Spurs. Harry grew up only 15 minutes from their stadium. He looked up to former Spurs striker Teddy Sheringham and Brazilian legend Ronaldo. He loved watching Ronaldo's goals on YouTube.

Club Career Journey

Youth Career: Learning the Game

Kane first joined the Arsenal youth academy when he was eight. But he was released after one season because he was "a bit chubby" and "not very athletic." Later, he had a trial at Tottenham but didn't get in at first. He went back to Ridgeway Rovers.

In 2004, at age eleven, he joined Watford's academy. He played well against Tottenham, which gave him another chance with Spurs. He started at Tottenham as a midfielder. People noticed his strong desire to get better. A few years later, he had a big growth spurt, becoming taller and stronger. In July 2009, on his 16th birthday, he signed a scholarship contract with Tottenham.

Loan Spells: Gaining Experience

In July 2010, Harry signed his first professional contract with Tottenham. To get more playing time, he went on loan to other clubs.

Leyton Orient (2011): He joined Leyton Orient in January 2011. He scored his first senior goal against Sheffield Wednesday. He ended the season with five goals in 18 matches.
Millwall (2012): In January 2012, he joined Millwall. He scored seven goals in his last 14 games. He was named Millwall's Young Player of the Year.
Norwich City (2012): In August 2012, he joined Norwich City in the Premier League. He got injured early on, breaking a bone in his foot.
Leicester City (2013): In February 2013, he joined Leicester City. He scored two goals in 15 games.

After his loans, Kane scored his first Premier League goal for Tottenham in April 2014 against Sunderland.

Tottenham Hotspur: Becoming a Star

Kane (left) playing for Tottenham Hotspur in 2015

The 2014–15 season was a breakthrough for Harry Kane. He scored his first professional hat-trick in the UEFA Europa League against Asteras Tripoli. In November 2014, he scored a late goal against Aston Villa, which his manager said saved his job! Kane became a regular starter.

On 1 January 2015, he scored twice as Tottenham beat Chelsea 5–3. He won the Premier League Player of the Month award in January and February 2015. He was the fourth player to win it in two months in a row. In March, he scored his first Premier League hat-trick against Leicester. He was named PFA Young Player of the Year and was in the PFA Team of the Year. He finished the season with 21 league goals.

Kane playing for Tottenham Hotspur in 2016

For the 2015–16 season, Kane changed his shirt number to 10. He said he wanted "to become a club legend." After a slow start, he scored his first goal of the season in September 2015 against Manchester City. In October, he scored another hat-trick against AFC Bournemouth. He ended the season as the Premier League Golden Boot winner with 25 goals. He was also in the PFA Team of the Year again.

Kane (centre) with his Tottenham Hotspur teammates in 2016

In the 2016–17 season, Kane continued to score many goals. He got injured in September but returned in November. In December 2016, he signed a new contract with Tottenham. In early 2017, he scored two hat-tricks in a row in domestic games. He became the fourth player to score 20 goals in three straight Premier League seasons. He won his second Golden Boot with 29 goals.

Kane playing for Tottenham Hotspur in 2017

The 2017–18 season was record-breaking for Kane. In September, he scored his 100th goal for Tottenham. He scored his first UEFA Champions League hat-trick against APOEL. In December 2017, he broke Alan Shearer's record for most Premier League goals in a calendar year with 39 goals. He also became Europe's top goalscorer for 2017 with 56 goals, ending the dominance of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. In January 2018, he became Tottenham's all-time top Premier League scorer. He scored his 100th Premier League goal in February.

In the 2018–19 season, Kane scored his first Premier League goal in August, ending a long wait for a goal in that month. He also scored his first goal at Old Trafford against Manchester United. He helped Tottenham reach the Champions League final, but they lost to Liverpool.

The 2019–20 season was tough due to injuries. He had hamstring surgery in January 2020. But he returned after the COVID-19 pandemic break.

Kane playing for Tottenham Hotspur in 2021

In the 2020–21 season, Kane showed his amazing playmaking skills. He assisted four goals for Son Heung-min in one game, a Premier League record. He scored his 200th goal for Tottenham in his 300th game. He also became the top scorer in the North London derby against Arsenal with 11 goals. He won his third Golden Boot with 23 goals and also the Premier League Playmaker of the Season award for most assists. He was the first player to win both awards in the same season.

Kane (10) playing for Tottenham Hotspur in 2022

Before the 2021–22 season, Kane wanted to leave Tottenham, but the club's chairman did not agree. He stayed and continued to break records. In February 2022, he and Son Heung-min set a new Premier League record for most goal-scoring partnerships. In March, he broke Wayne Rooney's record for most Premier League away goals.

In the 2022–23 season, Kane became Tottenham's all-time top goalscorer, passing Jimmy Greaves with 267 goals. He also scored his 200th Premier League goal. He finished the season with 30 league goals, second only to Erling Haaland. In August 2023, after many talks, Kane left Tottenham to join Bayern Munich. He thanked the club and fans in a farewell video.

Bayern Munich: A New Chapter

Harry Kane joined Bayern Munich on 12 August 2023. He signed a four-year contract. His transfer fee was over €100 million, making him the most expensive signing in Bundesliga history.

He made his debut the same day in a cup match. He scored his first goal for Bayern in his first Bundesliga game. On 23 September, he scored his first hat-trick for Bayern in a 7–0 win. He broke a club record for most goals in his first five Bundesliga games. In November 2023, he scored another hat-trick against Borussia Dortmund in his first "Der Klassiker" match. He broke several Bundesliga records for goals scored early in a season.

In March 2024, Kane scored his fourth hat-trick of the season. He became the first debut player to score at least twice in eight different games. He also broke Uwe Seeler's record for most goals in a Bundesliga debut season with 31 goals. He finished his debut season with 36 goals, earning him the European Golden Shoe award. He also was the top scorer in the Champions League with 8 goals.

In the 2024–25 season, Kane continued his amazing scoring form. He scored his first hat-trick of the campaign against Holstein Kiel. He then scored four goals in a Champions League match against Dinamo Zagreb, becoming the highest-scoring Englishman in the Champions League. In November 2024, he became the fastest player to reach 50 goals in the Bundesliga, doing it in just 43 games.

International Career: Leading England

Youth Level: Building Up

Kane warming up for England U19 at the 2012 UEFA European Under-19 Championship

Harry Kane played for England's youth teams. In 2010, he played for the England U17 team. He later played for the U19s, helping them reach the semi-finals of the 2012 UEFA European Under-19 Championship. He scored six goals in 14 games for the U19 team.

In 2013, he played for the U20 team in the FIFA U-20 World Cup. He also made his debut for the U21 team and scored a hat-trick against San Marino.

Senior Debut and Major Tournaments

Kane (in white) playing for England against France in 2015

In March 2015, Harry Kane was called up to the England senior team. He made his debut against Lithuania and scored just 80 seconds after coming on as a substitute. He scored his third England goal against Switzerland in a Euro 2016 qualifier.

At UEFA Euro 2016, Kane played but did not score. England was knocked out by Iceland. In June 2017, he captained England for the first time against Scotland, scoring a late goal to draw 2–2. In October, he scored a winning goal against Slovenia, which secured England's spot in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Captaincy and World Cup Golden Boot

Kane playing for England at the 2018 FIFA World Cup

Harry Kane was named England captain for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He scored both goals in England's first game against Tunisia. In the next game against Panama, he scored a hat-trick in England's 6–1 win. This was England's biggest World Cup victory ever. Kane became the third Englishman to score a World Cup hat-trick.

He scored his sixth goal of the tournament from a penalty against Colombia. England won the penalty shootout, their first ever World Cup shootout win. Kane won the Golden Boot as the top scorer of the World Cup with six goals. He was the first England player to win this award since Gary Lineker in 1986.

In the UEFA Nations League, Kane helped England reach the finals in 2019. He assisted two goals and scored the winning goal against Croatia.

Euro Finals and All-Time Top Scorer

In the Euro 2020 qualifiers, Kane scored a hat-trick against Montenegro. He became the highest-scoring England captain. He scored in every game of the qualifying campaign, with 12 goals in total.

At UEFA Euro 2020, Kane scored his first goal of the tournament against Germany. He scored two more goals against Ukraine. In the semi-final against Denmark, he scored the winning goal. This sent England to their first major final since 1966. England lost the final to Italy on penalties.

Kane playing for England at the 2022 FIFA World Cup

In the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Kane scored back-to-back hat-tricks. This helped England qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In June 2022, he scored his 50th international goal against Germany. At the 2022 World Cup, he scored twice, equaling Wayne Rooney's record as England's all-time top scorer.

On 23 March 2023, Kane scored a penalty against Italy. This goal, his 54th for England, broke Rooney's record. Harry Kane became England's all-time record goalscorer. He achieved this in 39 fewer games than Rooney.

At UEFA Euro 2024, Kane captained England again. He scored three goals in the tournament, sharing the Golden Boot. He became only the third player to win the top scorer award at both the Euros and the World Cup. England reached the final but lost to Spain. In September 2024, Kane earned his 100th cap for England, scoring two goals against Finland.

Player Profile: How Harry Plays

Harry Kane's youth coach, Alex Inglethorpe, said that when Kane was 15, he looked a "bit gangly." But he had "a lot of ability" and "great technique." He was also very flexible and sometimes played in midfield.

When he was younger, Kane was not as physically developed or fast as other players. But he always wanted to improve. He worked hard on his game and fitness. Under manager Mauricio Pochettino, Kane's game got even better. He focuses on every small detail to be the best player he can be.

Beyond the Pitch: Media and Personal Life

Harry Kane has sponsorship deals with companies like Skechers. He has appeared in commercials for Nike, Mars Bars, and Beats by Dr. Dre headphones. He is also featured in the FIFA video game series.

In 2020, Kane sponsored the shirts of his former loan club, Leyton Orient. This was to help them during the COVID-19 pandemic. The shirts promoted charities like the NHS, Haven House Children's Hospice, and Mind (a mental health charity).

Harry Kane is married to Katie Goodland, whom he has known since childhood. They have four children: two daughters and two sons. They also have two Labrador retrievers named Brady and Wilson, after NFL quarterbacks Tom Brady and Russell Wilson. Kane enjoys playing golf in his free time. He avoids alcohol during the football season and has a full-time chef to help with his nutrition.

In 2019, Harry Kane was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his services to football. In 2022, he launched the Harry Kane Foundation. This foundation aims to change how people think about mental health. In November 2024, a statue of Kane was unveiled in his hometown of Walthamstow.