Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Harry Kane

Discover the career path of Harry Kane, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Harry Kane is a celebrated English professional footballer, currently a striker for Bayern Munich and captain of the England national team. Widely considered one of the best strikers, he holds records as Tottenham Hotspur's all-time top goalscorer, England's all-time top goalscorer, and the highest-scoring English player in the Champions League. He also holds the position of Premier League's second-highest all-time goalscorer. Kane has surpassed 500 career goals for club and country, solidifying his status as a prolific and accomplished player.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1932: Tottenham's Home Win

In 1932, Tottenham achieved a home win, marking their best result against Manchester United since then.

1966: Geoff Hurst scored a hat-trick

In 2018, Kane became the third England player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup match, after Geoff Hurst against West Germany in the 1966 final.

1966: England's first final

In June-July 2021, Kane secured England's place in the Euro 2020 final, the country's first final in a major competition since 1966.

1986: Gary Lineker scored a hat-trick

In 2018, Kane became the third England player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup match, after Gary Lineker against Poland in 1986.

1986: Golden Boot in the 1986 tournament

Kane's six goals in the 2018 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 in the 1986 tournament.

May 2001: Club's first victory at the ground

On 7 April 2026, Kane secured his club's first victory at the ground since May 2001 after scoring in a 2-1 away win over Real Madrid at the Bernabéu.

2006: Peter Crouch missed target

On 22 May 2016, Kane scored in a friendly win over Turkey, but missed a penalty. He was the first England player to miss the target since Peter Crouch in 2006.

July 2009: Signed scholarship contract with Tottenham

In July 2009, on his 16th birthday, Harry Kane signed a scholarship contract with Tottenham.

October 2009: First-team bench appearance against Everton

On 27 October 2009, Harry Kane appeared on the first-team bench for Tottenham in the League Cup fixture against Everton.

2009: Starts senior career with Tottenham Hotspur

In 2009, Harry Kane began his senior career with Tottenham Hotspur, later having loan spells at other clubs.

January 2010: Called up to England under-17 team

In January 2010, Kane was called up to play for the England under-17 team for the Algarve Tournament in Portugal.

February 2010: First-team bench appearance against Bolton Wanderers

On 24 February 2010, Harry Kane appeared on the first-team bench for Tottenham in the FA Cup fourth-round replay against Bolton Wanderers.

July 2010: Signed first professional contract with Tottenham

In July 2010, Harry Kane signed his first professional contract with Tottenham.

October 2010: Scored twice for England under-19s

On 8 October 2010, Kane scored twice in a 6–1 victory over Albania while playing for the England under-19s.

2010: Frank Lampard missed penalty

On 22 May 2016, Kane scored in a friendly win over Turkey, but missed a penalty. He was the first England player to miss a penalty during a game since Frank Lampard in 2010

January 2011: Loan to Leyton Orient

On 7 January 2011, Harry Kane moved to Leyton Orient on loan until the end of the 2010–11 season.

August 2011: First appearance for Tottenham

On 25 August 2011, Harry Kane made his first appearance for Tottenham in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League qualification round against Hearts.

December 2011: First Tottenham goal

On 15 December 2011, Harry Kane scored his first Tottenham goal in a 4–0 win away to Shamrock Rovers in the Europa League.

December 2011: Agreed to join Millwall on loan

On 29 December 2011, Harry Kane agreed to join Championship club Millwall on loan from 1 January 2012.

January 2012: Joined Millwall on loan

In January 2012, Harry Kane officially joined Millwall on loan and made his debut against Bristol City.

April 2012: Club's first win over the opposition

On 7 April 2026, Kane secured his club's first win over the opposition since April 2012 after scoring in a 2-1 away win over Real Madrid at the Bernabéu.

August 2012: Premier League debut

On 18 August 2012, Harry Kane made his Premier League debut for Tottenham against Newcastle United.

August 2012: Loan to Norwich City

On 31 August 2012, Harry Kane joined Premier League team Norwich City on a season-long loan.

2012: Played in the UEFA European Under-19 Championship

In 2012, Kane played a large role in the England under-19s progression to the semi-finals of the UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Estonia. Kane scored the winner against France in the final group stage match to ensure the team a safe passage through to the semi-finals.

February 2013: Joined Leicester City on loan

In February 2013, Harry Kane joined Leicester City on loan and marked his home debut with a goal against Blackburn Rovers on 26 February 2013.

February 2013: Recalled to Tottenham

On 1 February 2013, Tottenham recalled Harry Kane from his loan at Norwich City.

May 2013: Named in squad for 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup

On 28 May 2013, Kane was named in manager Peter Taylor's 21-man squad for the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

2013: First Tottenham goal of the season

In 2013-14 season, Harry Kane scored his first Tottenham goal of the season at White Hart Lane in a League Cup tie against Hull City.

2013: Equaled record set by Cristiano Ronaldo

On 6 May 2026, Kane equaled a record set by Cristiano Ronaldo between 2012 and 2013, after scoring in six consecutive knockout-stage matches during a 1-1 draw against Paris Saint-Germain.

April 2014: First Premier League start and goal

In April 2014, Harry Kane was given his first Premier League start for Tottenham and scored his first Premier League goal in a 5–1 win against Sunderland on 7 April 2014. He continued his streak, scoring in the following two matches.

August 2014: Ruled out switching allegiance

In August 2014, Kane ruled out switching allegiance to the Republic of Ireland, affirming his desire to play for the England senior team.

September 2014: Goal against Nottingham Forest

On 24 September 2014, Harry Kane scored a late goal against Nottingham Forest in the League Cup to secure a 3–1 victory for Tottenham.

October 2014: First professional hat-trick

On 23 October 2014, Harry Kane scored his first professional hat-trick for Tottenham in a 5–1 win over Asteras Tripolis in the UEFA Europa League. He also had to play in goal for the final three minutes of the game.

November 2014: First Premier League goal of the season

On 2 November 2014, Harry Kane scored his first Premier League goal of the season in Tottenham's 2–1 win over Aston Villa.

2014: Involvement at Tottenham increased

In 2014, Harry Kane's involvement at Tottenham increased after Mauricio Pochettino became head coach.

February 2015: New contract and Premier League Player of the Month

In February 2015, Kane signed a new five-and-a-half-year contract with Tottenham. He scored twice against Arsenal, and was named Premier League Player of the Month for February 2015, becoming the fourth player to win the award consecutively.

March 2015: Goalscoring debut with the senior team

In March 2015, Harry Kane made a goalscoring debut with the England senior team at age 21.

March 2015: League Cup final and Premier League hat-trick

In March 2015, Tottenham lost the League Cup final to Chelsea, which Kane described as a terrible feeling. Twenty days later in March 2015, he scored his first Premier League hat-trick against Leicester, making him the division's top scorer with 19 league goals.

March 2015: Named in England squad and scored on debut

On 19 March 2015, Kane was named in the England squad. He made his international debut against Lithuania, scoring just 80 seconds after replacing Wayne Rooney. On 30 March 2015, he started alongside Rooney in a 1–1 draw against Italy.

May 2015: First time as captain and PFA Team of the Year

In May 2015, Kane captained Tottenham for the first time in a draw with Burnley. He scored his 30th goal of the season against Newcastle, 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 PFA Young Player of the Year. On May 24 2015, he scored the winning goal against Everton, confirming Tottenham's qualification for the UEFA Europa League group stage. He equalled a Premier League club record with 21 league goals.

July 2015: MLS All-Star Game

In July 2015, during Tottenham's pre-season tour of Australia, Kane attracted many fans. On 29 July 2015, Tottenham played in the 2015 MLS All-Star Game, losing 2–1. Kane scored Tottenham's only goal.

September 2015: First goal of the season

In September 2015, Kane changed his squad number to 10. After a goal drought, he scored his first goal of the season on 26 September 2015 against Manchester City. Eight days later in September 2015, he scored an own goal against Swansea City.

September 2015: Scored in UEFA Euro 2016 qualifier

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. A few days later, Kane scored his third England goal against Switzerland.

October 2015: Hat-trick against AFC Bournemouth

On 25 October 2015, Kane scored a hat-trick in Tottenham's 5–1 win against AFC Bournemouth.

November 2015: Goal against Arsenal

On 8 November 2015, Kane scored against Arsenal in a 1–1 draw.

December 2015: 100th appearance for Tottenham and Sheringham's record

In December 2015, Kane made his 100th appearance for Tottenham in a win against Southampton, and scored his 10th goal in his last 10 matches. A week later in December 2015, he scored twice against Norwich, breaking Sheringham's club record with 27 Premier League goals for the year.

2015: Played in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship

In 2015, Kane was named in the England under-21 squad for the 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship in the Czech Republic and played every minute of England's campaign.

2015: Scored hat-trick for England

On 10 October 2015, Kane scored a hat-trick for England against San Marino in 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification.

January 2016: 50th goal for Tottenham

On 10 January 2016, Kane scored his 50th goal for Tottenham in a draw against Leicester in the FA Cup.

May 2016: Scored in friendly win but missed penalty

On 22 May 2016, Kane scored in a friendly win over Turkey, but missed a penalty. He was the first England player to miss a penalty during a game since Frank Lampard in 2010, and the first to miss the target since Peter Crouch in 2006.

September 2016: UEFA Champions League debut and ankle injury

On 14 September 2016, Kane made his UEFA Champions League debut. Four days later in September 2016, he scored the winning goal against Sunderland but suffered an ankle injury.

December 2016: New contract with Tottenham

On 1 December 2016, Kane signed a new contract with Tottenham, keeping him at the club until 2022.

2016: UEFA Euro 2016

In 2016, Harry Kane featured and scored during England's successful UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying campaign and represented the country at the tournament.

2016: UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying match

In March 2015, Kane was named by manager Roy Hodgson in the England squad to face Lithuania in a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying match and Italy in a friendly.

2016: Captaincy and scoring account

In the 2016–17 season, Kane captained Tottenham in their opening home match. He opened his scoring account in the fourth matchday of the Premier League season against Stoke City.

January 2017: 100th Premier League appearance and hat-trick

On 1 January 2017, Kane made his 100th Premier League appearance, scoring against Watford. Later in January 2017, he scored a hat-trick against West Brom.

February 2017: Hat-tricks and Premier League Player of the Month

In February 2017, Kane scored hat-tricks against Fulham and Stoke, with the first goal against Stoke being his 100th in club football. He was named Premier League Player of the Month for February 2017.

June 2017: Captained England for the first time

On 10 June 2017, Kane captained England for the first time, scoring an added-time equaliser to rescue a 2–2 draw in their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier with Scotland at Hampden Park.

September 2017: 100th goal for Tottenham and Champions League hat-trick

In September 2017, Kane scored his 100th goal for Tottenham against Everton. He scored his first UEFA Champions League hat-trick against APOEL in September 2017, and was awarded Premier League Player of the Month for the month. September 2017 was named the best month of his career.

December 2017: Last Domestic League Triple

In December 2017, Kane achieved his last domestic league triple. On 23 September 2023, he scored his first hat-trick for Bayern and his first domestic league triple since December 2017.

December 2017: Premier League goal record and Europe's top goalscorer

In December 2017, Kane equalled Alan Shearer's record of 36 Premier League goals in a calendar year, and then surpassed the record with 39 goals. He became the first player in Premier League history to score six hat-tricks in a year. With 56 goals in all competitions, he became Europe's top goalscorer of 2017.

January 2018: Tottenham's top goalscorer in the Premier League era

In January 2018, Kane became Tottenham's top goalscorer in the Premier League era, breaking Teddy Sheringham's record.

September 2018: UEFA Nations League introduction

In September 2018, England played their first UEFA Nations League match against Spain, losing 2–1. Kane captained the team. On 15 October, England won against Spain 3-2 with Kane assisting two of the goals.

2018: Named captain and scored twice in the opening game of the 2018 FIFA World Cup

In 2018, Kane was named in the 23-man England squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and was named captain. On 18 June, Kane scored both of England's goals in a 2–1 win over Tunisia, in the team's opening group game of the World Cup.

2018: Confirmed England's qualification to the 2018 FIFA World Cup

On 5 October 2017, Kane scored an added-time winner against Slovenia which confirmed England's qualification to the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

January 2019: Goal against every Premier League team and ankle injury

On 1 January 2019, Kane became the first player to have scored a goal against every Premier League team he has faced. On 13 January 2019, he injured his ankle ligament.

February 2019: Return from injury

On 23 February 2019, Kane returned to the first team squad after an injury, scoring against Burnley.

June 2019: Qualified for the Nations League Finals

In June 2019, Kane assisted Jesse Lingard's equaliser then scored the winning goal which saw England top the group and qualify for the Nations League Finals.

2019: Hernandez's Transfer Fee

In 2019, Bayern Munich paid an €80 million transfer fee for Lucas Hernandez. In August 2023, Kane surpassed that fee and became the most expensive signing in Bundesliga history.

2019: Goals in the 2019-20 season

Kane started Tottenham's first game of the 2019-20 season, scoring twice in a 3-1 home win against Aston Villa.

2019: Matched Robert Lewandowski's record

On 6 May 2026, Kane matched Robert Lewandowski's record in 2019–20 after reaching his 55th goal of the season for the club, during a 1-1 draw against Paris Saint-Germain.

May 2020: Sponsored Leyton Orient's shirts to support the club through COVID-19 pandemic

In May 2020, Harry Kane announced that he would sponsor Leyton Orient's shirts for the next season to support the first club he played for professionally through the COVID-19 pandemic. The sponsorship was donated to charities, with 10% of proceeds from shirt sales going to the NHS, Haven House Children's Hospice, and Mind.

2020: Secured England's qualification to UEFA Euro 2020

In 2020, Kane captained the 1,000th match played by England, and scored a hat-trick against Montenegro, securing England's qualification to UEFA Euro 2020.

2020: Secured England's place in the Euro 2020 final

In June-July 2021, during the Euro 2020, Kane scored two goals in the quarter-finals match against Ukraine on 3 July. In the semi-final against Denmark, Kane scored the winning goal in a 2–1 triumph that secured England's place in the Euro 2020 final.

2020: First to Double Digits

In the 2020–21 season, Kane became the first player in Europe's top five leagues to reach double digits for both goals and assists, achieving this feat by January 2021.

January 2021: Goal and Assist against Leeds United

In January 2021, Kane scored a penalty and provided an assist in Tottenham's 3–0 victory over Leeds United, making him the first player in Europe's top five leagues to reach double digits for both goals and assists in the 2020–21 season.

June 2021: Scored first goal of the tournament against Germany

On 29 June 2021, Kane scored the second goal against Germany in the Euro 2020 round of 16 match, marking his first goal of the tournament in a 2–0 victory for England.

October 2021: First Premier League Goal of the Season

In October 2021, Kane scored his first Premier League goal of the season in a 3–2 away win against Newcastle United.

2021: Desire to Leave Tottenham

In 2021, Kane expressed a desire to leave Tottenham, leading to a dispute over an alleged agreement with chairman Daniel Levy. A transfer to Manchester City did not materialize, and Kane announced he would stay at Tottenham and focus on the team's success.

February 2022: Victory over Manchester City

In February 2022, 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.

June 2022: Scored 50th international goal

In June 2022, Kane scored his 50th international goal in the game against Germany, making him only the second player to score 50 goals for England.

October 2022: Launched the Harry Kane Foundation

On October 2022, Harry Kane launched the Harry Kane Foundation, aimed at changing perceptions of mental health by normalizing conversations. He also featured on CBeebies' Bedtime Stories to mark the occasion.

2022: Contract End Date

As part of the new contract Kane signed in December 2016 with Tottenham, he was contracted to stay with the club until 2022.

February 2023: Tottenham's All-Time Top Scorer

In February 2023, Tottenham announced that Kane had become their all-time top scorer, surpassing Jimmy Greaves with his 267th goal for Tottenham and 200th in the Premier League, in a 1-0 victory against Manchester City. This was disputed as Tottenham does not count two goals Greaves scored in the 1962 FA Charity Shield, which would put him on 268.

March 2023: Undisputed Record as All-Time Top Scorer

In March 2023, Kane scored his 269th and 270th goals, solidifying his position as Tottenham's undisputed all-time top scorer.

March 2023: Scored a penalty in UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier against Italy

On March 2023, Harry Kane scored a penalty in a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier against Italy, securing a 2–1 victory for England. This was also England's first away win against Italy since 1961 and the goal, his 54th for England, made Kane England's all-time record goalscorer, surpassing Wayne Rooney's record.

June 2023: Bayern Munich's Initial Bid

In June 2023, following Karim Benzema's departure from Real Madrid, Bayern Munich made an initial bid of £70 million for Kane, which was rejected by Tottenham.

August 2023: Signing with Bayern Munich

In August 2023, Kane signed with Bayern Munich on a four-year contract, becoming the most expensive signing in Bundesliga history for €100 million plus €10 million bonuses.

November 2023: Hat-Trick in Der Klassiker

In November 2023, Kane scored a hat-trick in his Der Klassiker debut, a 4-0 away win against Borussia Dortmund. He broke three Bundesliga records and matched Gerd Müller's record from the 1968-69 Bundesliga season.

2023: Joined Bayern Munich

In 2023, Harry Kane became the most expensive signing in Bundesliga history, joining Bayern Munich in a transfer worth €110 million.

January 2024: Matching Lewandowski's Record

In January 2024, Kane matched Robert Lewandowski's record for most goals in the first half of the Bundesliga season, scoring his 22nd league goal.

June 2024: Named in England's 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2024

In June 2024, Harry Kane was named in England's 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2024. He also captained England to a 1–0 win over Serbia, overtaking Gary Neville as England's most capped player at European Championships with his 12th Euros appearance. He scored his first goal of the tournament against Denmark and scored the winning goal against Slovakia in the round of 16.

August 2024: First Goal of the Season

On 16 August 2024, Kane scored his first goal of the season in Bayern Munich's first competitive match, a 4-0 victory over SSV Ulm 1846.

September 2024: Made centennial appearance for England

On September 2024, Harry Kane made his centennial appearance for England in a 2–0 home win against Finland in the Nations League, scoring both goals. He had a tally of 66 goals scored in 99 games before this.

2024: New contract with Tottenham

On 8 June, Kane signed a new contract to keep him at the club until 2024.

May 2025: Bundesliga Title

In May 2025, Kane won his first major honour, the 2024–25 Bundesliga title, and was named the Bundesliga Player of the Season.

August 2025: Second career title in Franz Beckenbauer Supercup

On 16 August 2025, Harry Kane won his second career title, scoring a goal in a 2–1 victory over VfB Stuttgart in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup. Six days later, he scored a second-half hat-trick against RB Leipzig in the opening game of the 2025–26 Bundesliga season.

February 2026: Reaches 500th career goal

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.