Harry Kane is a highly acclaimed English professional footballer, currently a striker for Bayern Munich and captain of the England national team. Widely considered one of the best strikers of his generation, he holds records as Tottenham Hotspur's all-time top scorer and England's all-time top scorer. He also holds the record of being the highest-scoring English player in the UEFA Champions League. Kane is the second-highest Premier League all-time goalscorer and has surpassed 500 career goals for both club and country, marking him as a prolific and accomplished player.
Harry Kane traveled with Bayern Munich for the Champions League game against Atalanta but started on the bench due to an injury, ending his Bundesliga record.
In 1932, Tottenham had a home win against Manchester United, marking their best result against them until their 6-1 away win in 2020.
On 23 March 2023, he scored a penalty in a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier to help England win 2–1 over reigning European champions Italy, which was also England's first away win against Italy since 1961.
In 1962, Jimmy Greaves scored two goals in the FA Charity Shield, which Tottenham did not initially count towards his total goal count, leading to a dispute over who was Tottenham's all-time top scorer until March 11, 2023.
In the Euro 2020 semi-final against Denmark on 29 June 2021, Kane scored the winning goal in a 2–1 triumph that secured England's place in the Euro 2020 final, the country's first final in a major competition since 1966, which they subsequently lost to Italy in a penalty shootout after a 1–1 draw in regular time.
During the 1968-69 Bundesliga season, Gerd Müller set a record which was matched by Harry Kane in November 2023.
In 2018, Kane's six goals in the tournament earned him the Golden Boot as the top goalscorer of the World Cup, the first England player to win the award since Gary Lineker became the first to do so in the 1986 tournament.
With his three goals against Panama on 24 June 2018, Kane became the third England player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup match, after Gary Lineker against Poland in 1986.
The text mentions that in May 2015, Kane became the first Tottenham player to reach 30 goals in a season since Gary Lineker in 1991.
The text mentions that in August 2018, Kane scored his first goal at Old Trafford as Tottenham won 3-0, which was only their third away win against Manchester United since 1992 and the biggest away win against the club in 46 years.
In July 1993, Harry Edward Kane was born at Whipps Cross University Hospital in Leytonstone, London, to Kim (née Hogg) and Patrick Kane. He also has an older brother, Charlie.
In 1999, Harry Kane first played for a local club, Ridgeway Rovers, when he was six years old, marking the beginning of his youth football career.
In 2004, Harry Kane attended Chingford Foundation School, following his time at Larkswood Primary Academy. The school was also attended by David Beckham.
In 2004, at the age of eleven, Kane joined Watford academy for a trial, and was then given another chance at Tottenham after impressing while playing for Watford against Tottenham, indicating a pivotal moment in his youth career.
On 22 May 2016, Kane opened the scoring in a 2–1 friendly win over Turkey at the City of Manchester Stadium, but later missed a penalty. He was the first England player to fail to score from the penalty spot during a game since Frank Lampard in 2010, and the first to miss the target since Peter Crouch in 2006.
In February 2024, Harry Kane matched Luca Toni's record of 24 goals for Bayern in his debut season in 2007-08.
In the 2008–09 season, Kane played in the under-16s side that competed in the Copa Chivas tournament in Mexico, and the Bellinzona tournament in Switzerland, scoring three goals, showing early promise in international youth competitions.
In July 2009, on his 16th birthday, Harry Kane signed a scholarship contract with Tottenham, marking a significant step in his professional football career.
On 27 October 2009, Kane appeared on the first-team bench for the League Cup fixture against Everton, marking his first experience with the senior team.
In 2009, Harry Kane began his senior career with Tottenham Hotspur. Subsequently, he was loaned to various clubs in the English football pyramid to gain experience.
On 24 February 2010, Kane appeared on the first-team bench for the FA Cup fourth-round replay against Bolton Wanderers, adding to his experience with the senior team.
In July 2010, Kane signed his first professional contract with Tottenham, marking a pivotal moment in his career.
On 7 January 2011, Kane moved to Leyton Orient on loan until the end of the 2010–11 season, seeking to gain first-team experience.
On 29 December 2011, Kane agreed to join Championship club Millwall on loan from 1 January 2012 until the end of the season, aiming to gain more playing time.
In January 2012, Kane debuted for Millwall against Bristol City, with the manager noting his promising performance.
In August 2012, Kane joined Premier League team Norwich City on a season-long loan to gain further top-flight experience.
In August 2012, Kane made his Premier League debut for Tottenham against Newcastle United, coming on as a substitute, in a 2-1 defeat.
On 29 December 2012, Kane returned to action for Norwich after recovering from a metatarsal injury, coming off the bench in a match against Manchester City.
In February 2013, Kane joined Leicester City on loan for the remainder of the season to aid in their push for automatic promotion from the Championship.
In February 2013, Talksport profiled Kane, describing his strengths as a second striker, his ability to place shots, and his good pace, while noting his weakness in the air and lack of goals on loan at Norwich.
On 1 February 2013, Tottenham recalled Kane from his loan at Norwich City, four months before he was due to return, due to their inability to add attacking options during the January transfer window.
On 28 May 2013, Kane was named in the 21-man squad by manager Peter Taylor for the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
In 2013, Kane scored his first Tottenham goal of the 2013–14 season in a League Cup tie against Hull City. The match ended in a draw and Tottenham won on penalties, with Kane converting his spot-kick.
In April 2014, Kane made his first Premier League start for Tottenham and scored his first Premier League goal in a 5–1 win against Sunderland. He also scored in the following two matches.
In August 2014, Kane, who was eligible for the Republic of Ireland through his father, ruled out switching allegiance, expressing his desire to play for the England senior team.
On September 24, 2014, Kane scored a late goal against Nottingham Forest in the League Cup to secure a 3-1 victory for Tottenham.
In November 2014, Kane scored his first Premier League goal of the season in Tottenham's 2–1 win over Aston Villa, a goal that manager Mauricio Pochettino later said saved him from being sacked. He also became a regular in Spurs' starting lineup.
In 2014, Mauricio Pochettino became the head coach and Kane's involvement at Tottenham increased.
After Tottenham's victory over Chelsea in January 2015, Chris Miller wrote that nobody expected Kane to give that performance against Chelsea.
In January 2015, Kane scored twice against Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion, set up a late equaliser against Sheffield United, and was named the Premier League Player of the Month, highlighting his outstanding performances.
In February 2015, Kane acknowledged that comparisons of his play style to that of former Tottenham forward Jürgen Klinsmann were flattering.
In February 2015, Kane signed a new five-and-a-half-year contract with Tottenham. During February 2015, he scored both goals in a win against Arsenal, and also scored against Liverpool and West Ham United. He was named Premier League Player of the Month for the second consecutive time.
In an interview given in February 2015, Kane revealed he was in a relationship with Katie Goodland, whom he has known since childhood.
In March 2015, Football Association chairman Greg Dyke named Kane as the benchmark for clubs producing young English players. Shearer identified Kane as one of the three best strikers in the league at the time.
In March 2015, at age 21, Kane made a goalscoring debut with the senior England team, beginning his international career.
On March 1, 2015, Tottenham lost the League Cup final to Chelsea. Twenty days later in March 2015, Kane scored his first Premier League hat-trick in a win over Leicester, becoming the division's top scorer with 19 league goals.
In May 2015, Kane captained Tottenham for the first time. Later in May 2015, he scored his 30th goal of the season, becoming the first Tottenham player to reach that milestone since Gary Lineker in 1991–92. He was included in the PFA Team of the Year and voted the PFA Young Player of the Year. Also in May 2015, he scored the only goal in a win over Everton, securing fifth place for Tottenham and qualifying them for the Europa League group stage.
In September 2015, Kane scored against San Marino which qualified them for UEFA Euro 2016 and also scored against Switzerland in another qualifier three days later.
In September 2015, Kane's squad number changed from 18 to 10. After a goal drought, he scored his first goal of the season on September 26, 2015, in a win against Manchester City. Later in September 2015, he scored an own goal in a draw against Swansea City.
On October 25, 2015, Kane scored a hat-trick in a 5–1 win against AFC Bournemouth.
On November 8, 2015, Kane scored against Arsenal in a 1–1 draw.
In December 2015, Kane scored the only goal against Qarabağ, qualifying Tottenham to the Europa League knockout stages. On December 19, 2015, he made his 100th appearance for the club and scored his 10th goal in 10 matches. Later in December 2015, he scored twice against Norwich, breaking Sheringham's club record with 27 Premier League goals for the year.
In November 2015, Arsène Wenger stated that he was disappointed that Arsenal chose to release Kane during his youth career, indicating a missed opportunity for the club.
In the 2014–15 season, Kane was named the PFA Young Player of the Year, marking a significant achievement in his early career.
On 10 October 2015, Kane scored a hat-trick for England against San Marino in 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification.
In March 2016, Kane was named Premier League Player of the Month for the third time, after scoring five goals in four games.
In September 2016, Kane made his Champions League debut in a loss to Monaco. Days later in September 2016, he scored the winning goal against Sunderland but suffered an ankle injury.
On December 1, 2016, Kane signed a new contract with Tottenham, committing to the club until 2022.
Ahead of UEFA Euro 2016, Kane featured in advertisements for Mars Bars and Beats by Dr. Dre headphones alongside other sports stars.
In 2016, Kane captained Tottenham and assisted the winning goal against Crystal Palace. He also scored in a 4–0 win against Stoke City.
In September 2015, Kane scored the fifth of England's six goals in a win over San Marino which qualified them for UEFA Euro 2016.
In the 2015–16 and 2016–17 seasons, Kane finished as the league's top goalscorer, demonstrating his prowess in scoring goals.
In January 2017, Kane and Katie Goodland announced the birth of their first child, a daughter.
In January 2017, Kane made his 100th Premier League appearance, scoring twice against Watford. Later in January 2017, he scored a hat-trick against West Brom.
In February 2017, Kane scored a hat-trick in an FA Cup match against Fulham. Later in February 2017, he scored another hat-trick against Stoke. Also in February 2017, he was named Premier League Player of the Month.
In March 2017, Kane injured his ankle in an FA Cup match against Millwall.
On July 1, 2017, Kane announced his engagement to Katie Goodland on his Twitter account.
In September 2017, Kane scored his 100th goal for Tottenham against Everton. Later in September 2017, he scored his first Champions League hat-trick against APOEL. He was awarded Premier League Player of the Month for September 2017.
In December 2017, Kane equalled Alan Shearer's record of 36 Premier League goals in a calendar year. He then surpassed the record, ending the year with 39 Premier League goals. He also became Europe's top goalscorer of 2017 with 56 goals in all competitions.
Prior to scoring a hat-trick for Bayern Munich on September 23, 2023, Harry Kane's last domestic league triple occurred in December 2017.
In 2017, Frank Worrall published 'Harry Kane – The Biography'.
Starting from 2017, Kane hired a full-time chef to optimise his nutrition.
In January 2018, Kane became Tottenham's top goalscorer in the Premier League era, breaking Teddy Sheringham's record.
Following his 100th Premier League goal, Nike launched the special-edition Hypervenom 3 HK in February 2018.
In April 2018, Kane was named in the PFA Team of the Year for the fourth consecutive season.
In August 2018, ESPN reporter Michael Cox noted that Kane, initially seen as a pure goal scorer, had developed into a good all-around player, often functioning as an attacking midfielder. His contributions in deeper positions during the 2018 FIFA World Cup were highlighted.
In August 2018, Kane and Katie Goodland announced the birth of their second daughter.
In 2018, Kane was named in the 23-man England squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and was named captain. On 18 June, he scored both of England's goals in a 2–1 win over Tunisia. On 24 June, Kane scored a hat-trick in England's 6–1 win over Panama.
In 2018, Kane was named to the Team of the Year in EA Sports' FIFA 18. Also in 2018, on February 21, Kane and Camila Cabello presented the "Best International Male Solo Artist" award to Kendrick Lamar at the Brit Awards.
In 2018, the Premier League Playmaker of the Season award was introduced. Later, on May 23, 2021, Harry Kane became the first player to win both the Golden Boot and Playmaker awards in the same season since the introduction of the playmakers' award in 2018.
In the 2018–19 season, Kane finished as Champions League runner-up, marking a significant achievement in European football.
On January 1, 2019, Kane became the first player to have scored a goal against every Premier League team he has faced. On January 13, 2019, he injured his ankle in a game against Manchester United.
On February 23, 2019, Kane returned from injury and scored the equalising goal in a match against Burnley.
On April 9, 2019, Kane suffered another ankle injury during a Champions League match against Manchester City, ending his season domestically.
In June 2019, Kane announced that he and Katie Goodland had married.
On 17 November 2018, Kane captained England in their final Nations League group match against Croatia as the Three Lions won 2–1, qualifying for the Nations League Finals in June 2019.
In 2019, Bayern Munich paid an €80m transfer fee for Lucas Hernandez. This transfer fee was surpassed in August 2023 when Bayern Munich signed Harry Kane.
In 2019, Kane expressed an interest in becoming a kicker in the NFL "in 10 to 12 years".
In 2019, Kane scored his first goal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a win against Aston Villa.
In the 2019 New Year Honours, Kane was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to football.
On January 1, 2020, Kane suffered a hamstring injury in a match against Southampton.
In May 2020, Kane announced that he would sponsor Leyton Orient's shirts for the next season to support the first club he played for professionally during the COVID-19 pandemic. Proceeds from shirt sales were donated to the NHS, Haven House Children's Hospice, and Mind.
In December 2020, Kane and Katie Goodland announced the birth of their first son.
Beginning in 2020, Kane faced criticism for a perceived tactic of backing into defenders jumping for headers, risking injury to the players. This tactic sparked debate, with some criticizing it as dangerous play, while others defended it as clever and experienced.
During the 2020-21 season, Harry Kane became the first player in Europe's top five leagues to achieve double-digit figures in both goals and assists by January 2021.
In 2020, Kane scored in the Europa League against Lokomotiv Plovdiv. He also assisted Son Heung-min for four goals in a Premier League match against Southampton, becoming the first player in Premier League history to provide four assists to the same teammate in a match.
In 2020, Waltham Forest Council commissioned a statue of Kane, though its permanent location was debated for years.
In 2020, during the qualifying phase of UEFA Euro 2020, Kane captained the 1,000th match played by England and scored a hat-trick against Montenegro, securing England's qualification to the tournament.
In the 2020–21 season, Kane finished as the Premier League's top goalscorer with 23 goals and top assist provider with 14 assists.
In January 2021, Harry Kane scored a penalty and provided an assist in Tottenham's 3-0 home victory over Leeds United. This made him the first player in Europe's top five leagues to reach double digits for both goals and assists in the 2020-21 season.
On 29 June 2021, Kane scored the second goal against Germany in the Euro 2020 round of 16 match, securing a 2-0 victory for England. He also scored in the quarter-finals against Ukraine on 3 July and the winning goal in the semi-final against Denmark.
On October 17, 2021, Harry Kane scored his first Premier League goal of the season in a 3-2 away win against Newcastle United.
Throughout 2021, Kane was in a dispute over his desire to leave Tottenham. After a failed transfer to Manchester City, Kane announced on August 25, 2021, that he would stay at Tottenham and focus on helping the team. On September 30, 2021, he scored a hat-trick in the UEFA Europa Conference League, becoming the first player to score a hat-trick in all three major UEFA club competitions.
In February 2022, Harry Kane scored twice in a 3-2 victory over Manchester City, ending their 15-game unbeaten streak. He also set a new Premier League record for goal-scoring partnerships with Son Heung-min, reaching 37 combined goals.
On October 10, 2022, Kane launched the Harry Kane Foundation, focused on changing perceptions of mental health. To mark the occasion, he featured on CBeebies' Bedtime Stories.
In 2022, Sam McGuire of Opta Sports identified Kane as 'the most creative number 9 in the world,' acknowledging his vision, technique, link-up play, and passing ability.
The text mentions that on December 1, 2016, Kane signed a new contract with Tottenham, committing to the club until 2022.
In February 2023, Tottenham stated that Harry Kane had become their all-time top scorer, overtaking Jimmy Greaves with his 267th goal for Tottenham and 200th in the Premier League, in a 1-0 home victory against Manchester City.
On 23 March 2023, Kane scored a penalty in a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier to help England win 2–1 over Italy, becoming England's all-time record goalscorer with his 54th goal for England.
On March 11, 2023, Harry Kane scored his 269th and 270th goals, solidifying his undisputed record as Tottenham's all-time top scorer.
In May 2023, a mural of Kane was unveiled outside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to celebrate him becoming Tottenham's record goalscorer.
In June 2023, Real Madrid showed interest in signing Harry Kane after Karim Benzema's departure. Simultaneously, Bayern Munich made an initial bid for Kane, which was rejected by Tottenham.
In August 2023, Harry Kane officially signed a four-year contract with Bayern Munich, becoming the most expensive signing in Bundesliga history.
In August 2023, Kane and Katie Goodland announced the birth of their second son.
In August 2023, Kane began a boot sponsorship deal with Skechers after his agreement with Nike ended.
In November 2023, Harry Kane scored a hat-trick on his Der Klassiker debut against Borussia Dortmund and broke three Bundesliga records, matching Gerd Müller's record from the 1968-69 season. By November 24, 2023, he became the top-scoring Englishman in a single season in Bundesliga history.
In 2023, Harry Kane made his debut for Bayern Munich in a 3-0 defeat to RB Leipzig in the DFL-Supercup. He scored his first goal for the club on the opening day of the Bundesliga season against Werder Bremen. On September 23, 2023, he scored his first hat-trick for Bayern in a 7-0 victory against VfL Bochum, marking his first domestic league triple since December 2017.
In 2023, Kane became the most expensive signing in Bundesliga history, joining Bayern Munich in a transfer worth €110 million, marking a new chapter in his career.
In January 2024, Harry Kane matched Robert Lewandowski's record for most goals in the first half of the season, with 22 league goals.
In May 2024, Harry Kane was named in the Bundesliga Team of the Season and won the European Golden Shoe. He also concluded the season as the Champions League top scorer and was named in the Team of the Season.
In June 2024, Harry Kane was named in England's 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2024. During the tournament he achieved multiple records including his 12th Euros appearance, his 23rd appearance at a major tournament and won the Golden Boot in a six-way tie. England lost the final 2-1.
In August 2024, Harry Kane scored his first goal of the season in a 4-0 DFB-Pokal victory over SSV Ulm 1846.
On September 10, 2024, Kane made his 100th appearance for England in a 2–0 home win against Finland in the Nations League, scoring both goals.
In November 2024, a statue of Kane commissioned by Waltham Forest Council in 2020 was unveiled at the Peter May Sports Centre in Walthamstow.
As of 2024, Kane is a 3 handicap in golf.
Harry Kane won the 2024-25 Bundesliga title after Bayer Leverkusen's draw against SC Freiburg on May 4, 2025. On May 11, 2025 Kane lifted the trophy and was also named Bundesliga Player of the Season.
On 23 March 2023, Kane scored a penalty in a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier to help England win 2–1 over Italy.
On May 4, 2025, Harry Kane won his first major honor, the 2024-25 Bundesliga title, after Bayer Leverkusen's draw against SC Freiburg mathematically crowned Bayern champions.
On 16 August 2025, Kane scored a goal in a 2–1 victory over VfB Stuttgart in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup, securing his second career title.
On October 14, 2025, Kane scored a brace in a 5–0 away win over Latvia, securing his nation's qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
As of the matches played in 2025, Kane ranked third among the top goalscorers and was the highest Bayern Munich goalscorer in the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League, having scored 8 goals in 8 matches.
As of 25 February 2026, Kane ranked third among the top goalscorers and was the highest Bayern Munich goalscorer in the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League, having scored 8 goals in 8 matches.
On 14 February 2026, Kane scored a brace in a 3–0 away win over Werder Bremen, reaching his 500th career goal in 743 appearances, with 100 of those coming from penalties.
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