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 highly acclaimed English professional footballer, renowned as one of the best strikers of his generation. He currently plays for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga and captains the England national team. Kane holds the distinction of being Tottenham Hotspur's and England's all-time leading goalscorer, and he ranks as the second-highest scorer in Premier League history. Throughout his senior career, Kane has scored over 400 goals, showcasing his exceptional talent and consistent performance at the highest levels of the sport.

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

1966: England's First Major Final Since 1966

In 2020, Kane led England to the runner-up position at UEFA Euro 2020, marking their first appearance in the final at the tournament and their first major final since 1966.

1990: England's Highest Finish Since 1990

In 2018, Kane led England to fourth place in the FIFA World Cup, their highest finish since 1990.

July 2009: Signed Scholarship Contract with Tottenham

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

October 2009: First-Team Bench Appearance

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

2009: Started senior career with Tottenham Hotspur

In 2009, Harry Kane began his senior career with Tottenham Hotspur.

February 2010: FA Cup Appearance

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

July 2010: Signed Professional Contract with Tottenham

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

January 2011: Loan to Leyton Orient

In January 2011, 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, 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, Kane scored his first goal for Tottenham 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, Kane and Ryan Mason agreed to join Championship club Millwall on loan from 1 January 2012 until the end of the season.

January 2012: Joined Millwall on Loan

In January 2012, Kane officially joined Championship club Millwall on loan.

August 2012: Premier League Debut

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

August 2012: Joined Norwich City on Loan

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

February 2013: Talksport Profile

In February 2013, Talksport profiled Harry Kane, noting that he was best as a second striker, preferred to place his shots, and had good pace but was weak in the air.

February 2013: Recalled to Tottenham

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

February 2013: Joined Leicester City on Loan

Twenty days after being recalled to Tottenham, in February 2013 Kane joined Leicester City on loan for the remainder of the season.

May 2013: Named in England U-20 World Cup squad

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

April 2014: First Premier League Start and Goal

On 7 April 2014, Kane was given his first Premier League start for Tottenham and scored his first Premier League goal in a 5–1 win against Sunderland.

August 2014: Ruled out switching allegiance to Republic of Ireland

In August 2014, Harry Kane ruled out switching allegiance to the Republic of Ireland, despite being eligible through his father, stating his desire to play for the England senior team.

September 2014: Scored Against Nottingham Forest

On 24 September 2014, 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, Kane scored his first professional hat-trick for Tottenham in a 5–1 win over Asteras Tripoli in the UEFA Europa League.

November 2014: First Premier League Goal of the Season

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

2014: Increased involvement at Tottenham

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

January 2015: Victory Over Chelsea

In January 2015, after Tottenham's victory over Chelsea, blogger Chris Miller wrote, "Nobody thought he was the guy who was going to give that performance against Chelsea".

February 2015: Lone Striker

In February 2015, BBC Sport wrote that Harry Kane was best as a lone striker, with his "hold-up play and close control" making him apt in other positions as well.

February 2015: Compared to Jürgen Klinsmann

In February 2015, Harry Kane said he was flattered by comparisons of his style of play to that of former Tottenham forward Jürgen Klinsmann.

February 2015: New Contract and Goals Against Arsenal

On 2 February 2015, Kane signed a new five-and-a-half-year contract with Tottenham. Five days later, he scored both of Tottenham's goals as they came from behind to defeat Arsenal in the North London derby.

March 2015: Named Benchmark

In March 2015, Football Association chairman Greg Dyke named Harry Kane as the benchmark for clubs producing young English players.

March 2015: Goalscoring Debut for England

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

March 2015: Named in England squad and scored on debut

On 19 March 2015, Harry Kane was named in the England squad for a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying match and a friendly. He made his international debut and scored just 80 seconds later. On 30 March 2015, Hodgson announced that Kane would start alongside Rooney.

March 2015: First Premier League Hat-Trick

On 21 March 2015, Kane scored his first Premier League hat-trick in a 4–3 home win over his former loan club Leicester.

September 2015: Scored against San Marino and Switzerland

On 5 September 2015, Harry Kane scored in a win over San Marino which qualified England for UEFA Euro 2016. Three days later, Kane scored against Switzerland.

May 2016: Scored against Turkey but missed a penalty

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

2016: UEFA Euro 2016

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

June 2017: Captained England for the first time

On 10 June 2017, Harry Kane captained England for the first time in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Scotland, scoring an added-time equaliser to secure a draw.

September 2018: Captained England in UEFA Nations League match against Spain

In September 2018, Harry Kane captained England in their first UEFA Nations League match against Spain, which England lost 2–1.

2018: Named in England squad for 2018 FIFA World Cup

In 2018, Harry Kane was named in the 23-man England squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and was named captain.

2018: FIFA World Cup Golden Boot

Just before the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Kane was named England captain, in which he finished as the competition's top goalscorer, winning the Golden Boot and leading England to fourth place, their highest finish since 1990.

2020: UEFA Euro 2020 Runner-Up

In 2020, Kane led England to the runner-up position at UEFA Euro 2020, marking their first appearance in the final at the tournament and their first major final since 1966.

June 2022: Scored 50th international goal

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

March 2023: Became England's all-time record goalscorer

On 23 March 2023, Harry Kane scored his 54th goal for England in a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier against Italy, becoming England's all-time record goalscorer, surpassing Wayne Rooney's record.