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 regarded English professional footballer, currently a striker for Bayern Munich and captain of the England national team. He is celebrated as one of the premier strikers of his era. Kane holds the distinction of being Tottenham Hotspur's all-time leading goalscorer and ranks as the second-highest goalscorer in Premier League history. Additionally, he stands as the top English goalscorer in the UEFA Champions League with 42 goals.
1990: England's Highest Finish Since 1990
In 2018, Harry Kane led England to fourth place, their highest finish since 1990.
July 2009: Signs 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.
July 2010: Signs Professional Contract with Tottenham
In July 2010, Harry Kane signed his first professional contract with Tottenham.
January 2011: Loan Move to Leyton Orient
In January 2011, Harry Kane moved to Leyton Orient on loan until the end of the 2010–11 season to gain first-team experience.
December 2011: Agrees to Join Millwall on Loan
On 29 December 2011, Harry Kane agreed to join Championship club Millwall on loan from 1 January 2012 until the end of the season.
January 2012: Debut for Millwall
In January 2012, Harry Kane made his debut for Millwall against Bristol City.
August 2012: Joins Norwich City on Loan
In August 2012, Harry Kane joined Premier League team Norwich City on a season-long loan.
August 2012: Premier League Debut
In August 2012, Harry Kane made his Premier League debut for Tottenham against Newcastle United.
December 2012: Returns to Action for Norwich
On 29 December 2012, Harry Kane returned to action for Norwich City after recovering from an injury.
February 2013: Joins Leicester City on Loan
In February 2013, Harry Kane joined Leicester City on loan for the remainder of the season to aid in the club's push for automatic promotion from the Championship.
February 2013: Talksport's profiling of Kane
In February 2013, Talksport profiled Kane, noting his versatility as a second striker, centre forward, or wide player, and his preference for placing shots. They also mentioned his good pace but weakness in the air and lack of goals during his loan at Norwich.
February 2013: Recalled to Tottenham
On 1 February 2013, Harry Kane was recalled to Tottenham from his loan spell at Norwich City.
May 2013: Named in squad for 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup
In May 2013, Kane was named in the 21-man squad for the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
2013: First Tottenham Goal of the Season
In 2013, Harry 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
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.
September 2014: Scores 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.
November 2014: First Premier League Goal of the Season
In November 2014, Kane scored his first Premier League goal of the season to win the match against Aston Villa in the 90th minute.
2014: Mauricio Pochettino Becomes Head Coach
In 2014, Harry Kane's involvement at Tottenham increased after Mauricio Pochettino became head coach.
January 2015: Performance against Chelsea
After Tottenham's victory over Chelsea in January 2015, a blogger noted that nobody expected Kane to deliver such a performance against Chelsea.
February 2015: Comparison to Jürgen Klinsmann
In February 2015, Harry Kane acknowledged being compared to former Tottenham forward Jürgen Klinsmann as flattering.
February 2015: New Contract and North London Derby Goals
In February 2015, Harry Kane signed a new contract with Tottenham and scored both of Tottenham's goals against Arsenal in the North London derby. He was also named Premier League Player of the Month again.
March 2015: Greg Dyke names Kane as benchmark
In March 2015, Football Association chairman Greg Dyke cited Harry Kane as the standard for clubs developing young English players. Alan Shearer also stated that Kane was one of the three best strikers in the league that month.
March 2015: First Premier League Hat-Trick
In March 2015, Harry Kane scored his first Premier League hat-trick in a 4–3 home win over his former loan club Leicester.
March 2015: Goalscoring Debut with Senior Team
In March 2015, at age 21, Harry Kane made a goalscoring debut with the senior England national team.
September 2015: Scored against San Marino and Switzerland
In September 2015, Kane scored in England's win over San Marino, helping them qualify for UEFA Euro 2016. He also scored against Switzerland in another qualifier three days later.
September 2015: First goal of the season against Manchester City
On September 26, 2015, Kane ended a goal drought by scoring his first goal of the season in a match against Manchester City. Tottenham won the game 4-1.
October 2015: Hat-trick against AFC Bournemouth
On October 25, 2015, Kane scored a hat-trick, including a penalty, in a 5-1 victory against AFC Bournemouth.
November 2015: Goal against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium
On November 8, 2015, Kane scored a goal against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, giving Tottenham a halftime lead in the match that ended in a 1-1 draw.
December 2015: 100th appearance for Tottenham and breaking club record
On December 19, 2015, Kane made his 100th appearance for Tottenham and scored his 10th goal in 10 matches against Southampton. Later that month, he scored twice against Norwich, taking his total to 27 Premier League goals for the year, breaking Teddy Sheringham's club record.
2015: UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification
On 10 October, he scored a hat-trick for England against San Marino in 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification.
September 2016: Champions League debut and ankle injury
On September 14, 2016, Kane debuted in the UEFA Champions League. Four days later, on September 18, he scored the winning goal against Sunderland but injured his ankle, sidelining him for several weeks.
December 2016: Signing a new contract with Tottenham
On December 1, 2016, Kane signed a new contract with Tottenham, committing him to the club until 2022.
2016: Advertisements for Mars Bars and Beats by Dr. Dre
Ahead of UEFA Euro 2016, Harry Kane featured in advertisements for Mars Bars and Beats by Dr. Dre headphones, alongside other athletes.
2016: Qualified for UEFA Euro 2016
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.
2016: League's Top Goalscorer
In the 2015-2016 season, Kane finished as the league's top goalscorer.
2016: Captaining Tottenham and scoring against Stoke City
In the 2016-17 season, Kane captained Tottenham in their opening home match and assisted the winning goal. He later scored in a 4-0 win against Stoke City, opening his scoring account for the Premier League season.
January 2017: 100th Premier League appearance and hat-trick after daughter's birth
On January 1, 2017, Kane marked his 100th Premier League appearance with two goals against Watford. Later in January 2017, after the birth of his daughter, he scored a hat-trick in a match against West Brom.
February 2017: FA Cup hat-trick and third Premier League hat-trick
In February 2017, Kane scored a hat-trick in an FA Cup match against Fulham, followed by another hat-trick against Stoke in the Premier League. He was also named Player of the Month for the fourth time in February 2017.
June 2017: Captained England for the first time
In June 2017, Kane captained England for the first time, scoring an added-time equaliser against Scotland.
September 2017: 100th goal for Tottenham and first Champions League hat-trick
In September 2017, Kane scored his 100th goal for Tottenham against Everton and his first UEFA Champions League hat-trick against APOEL. He was also named Premier League Player of the Month for the fifth time in September 2017.
December 2017: Kane's previous domestic league triple
In December 2017 Harry Kane achieved his previous domestic league triple. He would not have another until his hat-trick on September 23, 2023 with Bayern Munich.
December 2017: Breaking Premier League goal records
In December 2017, Kane equaled Alan Shearer's record of 36 Premier League goals in a calendar year with a hat-trick against Burnley. He then surpassed Shearer's record with another hat-trick against Southampton, ending the year with 39 Premier League goals. He also became Europe's top goalscorer of 2017, breaking the dominance of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
2017: Premier League Runners-Up and PFA Fans' Player of the Year
In 2017, Harry Kane helped Tottenham finish as Premier League runners-up and was named PFA Fans' Player of the Year, recognizing his impact and popularity.
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, surpassing Teddy Sheringham's record of 97 Premier League goals for the club.
February 2018: Nike launches Hypervenom 3 HK
In February 2018, following Harry Kane's 100th Premier League goal, Nike launched the special-edition Hypervenom 3 HK.
August 2018: Kane as an all-round player
In August 2018, Michael Cox of ESPN described Harry Kane as a good all-round player, noting his contributions in deeper positions during the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
2018: Premier League Playmaker award introduction
In 2018, the Premier League introduced the Playmaker of the Season award for the most assists in a season. Harry Kane would later win both the Golden Boot and Playmaker awards in the same season since the introduction of the playmakers' award.
January 2019: Goal against every Premier League team and ankle ligament injury
On January 1, 2019, Kane became the first player to score against every Premier League team he has faced. However, on January 13, 2019, he injured his ankle ligament in a match against Manchester United, causing him to miss several crucial matches.
February 2019: Return from injury and equalising goal against Burnley
On February 23, 2019, Kane returned to the team after injury, scoring an equalising goal against Burnley, although Tottenham lost the match 2-1.
June 2019: Qualified for Nations League Finals
In November 2018, Kane captained England in their final Nations League group match against Croatia, assisting one goal and scoring the winning goal, which secured England's qualification for the Nations League Finals in June 2019.
2019: Interest in becoming an NFL kicker
In 2019, Harry Kane expressed interest in becoming a kicker in the NFL "in 10 to 12 years".
May 2020: Sponsors Leyton Orient shirts
On 14 May 2020, Harry Kane announced that he would sponsor Leyton Orient's shirts for the next season to support the club through the COVID-19 pandemic, donating proceeds to charities.
2020: Assisting Son Heung-min with four goals
During the 2020-21 season, Kane became the first player in Premier League history to provide four assists to the same teammate in a single match, assisting Son Heung-min with four goals in a 5-2 win over Southampton.
2020: League's Top Goalscorer and Assist Provider
In the 2020-2021 season, Harry Kane ended as the league's top goalscorer with 23 goals and top assist provider with 14 assists, showcasing his dual threat.
2020: England reached the Euro 2020 final
In the Euro 2020 semi-final against Denmark in 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.
January 2021: Kane reaches double digits for goals and assists
In January 2021, Harry 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 in both goals and assists for the 2020–21 season.
October 2021: Kane scores first Premier League goal of the season
On October 17, 2021, Harry Kane scored his first Premier League goal of the season in a 3–2 away win against Newcastle United.
2021: Dispute and Announcement to stay at Tottenham
In 2021, Harry Kane expressed his desire to leave Tottenham, but the agreement was not honoured, leading to a dispute. Ultimately, on August 25, 2021, Kane announced he would stay at Tottenham and focus on helping the team achieve success.
February 2022: Kane scores twice against Manchester City
On February 19, 2022, Harry Kane scored twice, including a 95th-minute winner, in a 3–2 victory over Manchester City, ending their 15-game unbeaten streak. On February 26, 2022, Kane scored against Leeds United and assisted Son, marking their 37th combined goal, setting a new Premier League record.
October 2022: Launches Harry Kane Foundation
On 10 October 2022, Harry Kane launched the Harry Kane Foundation to promote positive mental health habits and reduce stigma around the subject, also featuring on CBeebies' Bedtime Stories.
2022: Kane identified as 'most creative number 9'
In 2022, Sam McGuire of Opta Sports identified Harry Kane as "the most creative number 9 in the world."
February 2023: Kane equals Agüero's record
In February 2023, Harry Kane scored against Chelsea, equalling Sergio Agüero's record of 184 Premier League goals scored for a single club, Tottenham.
March 2023: England's all-time record goalscorer
In March 2023, Kane became England's all-time record goalscorer, overtaking Wayne Rooney with his 54th goal for England in a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier against Italy.
March 2023: Kane breaks Tottenham's all-time top scorer record
On March 11, 2023, Harry Kane scored a brace against Nottingham Forest, bringing his total to 270 goals and securing the title of Tottenham's all-time top scorer, and the undisputed record.
June 2023: Bayern Munich makes initial bid for Kane
In June 2023, following Karim Benzema's departure from Real Madrid, Bayern Munich made an initial bid of £70 million for Harry Kane, which Tottenham rejected. Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeneß stated that Kane wished to transfer to Bayern Munich.
August 2023: Boot sponsorship with Skechers
In August 2023, Harry Kane began a boot sponsorship deal with Skechers after his agreement with Nike ended.
August 2023: Kane signs with Bayern Munich
In August 2023, Harry Kane signed a four-year contract with Bayern Munich after they agreed to a deal with Tottenham. The transfer cost €100m plus €10m bonuses, making Kane the most expensive signing in Bundesliga history.
November 2023: Kane breaks Bundesliga records
In November 2023, Harry Kane broke three Bundesliga records and matched one from the 1968-69 season. He also became the top-scoring Englishman in a single Bundesliga season.
2023: Signs for Bayern Munich
In 2023, Kane became the most expensive signing in Bundesliga history, costing €110 million, as he signed for Bayern Munich, marking a significant transfer in his career.
2023: Kane debuts and scores first goal for Bayern Munich
In August 2023, Harry Kane debuted for Bayern Munich and scored his first goal for the club. On August 27, 2023, Kane netted his first brace for Bayern. On September 23, 2023, Kane got his first hat-trick for Bayern. On October 28, 2023, Kane scored a second-half hat-trick and got an assist in an 8–0 victory over Darmstadt 98.
January 2024: Kane matches Lewandowski's record
On January 12, 2024, Harry Kane matched Robert Lewandowski's record for most goals in the first half of the Bundesliga season with 22 goals.
June 2024: Named in England's squad for UEFA Euro 2024
In June 2024, Kane was named in England's 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2024. He captained England to a 1–0 win over Serbia in their opening Group C match on 16 June, overtaking Gary Neville as England's outright most capped player at European Championships with his 12th Euros appearance.
August 2024: Kane scores first goal of the season
On August 16, 2024, Harry Kane scored his first goal of the season in Bayern Munich's 4–0 DFB-Pokal victory over SSV Ulm 1846.
September 2024: Centennial appearance for England
On 10 September 2024, Kane made his centennial appearance for England in a 2–0 home win against Finland in the Nations League, scoring both goals.
2024: UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier
In March 2023, he scored a penalty in a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier to help England win 2–1 over reigning European champions Italy
August 2025: Second career title in Franz Beckenbauer Supercup and Bundesliga season start
In August 2025, Harry Kane won his second career title in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup with a 2-1 victory over VfB Stuttgart. Later that month, he began the 2025–26 Bundesliga season by scoring a second-half hat-trick against RB Leipzig.
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