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, currently playing as a striker for Bayern Munich and captaining the England national team. Widely regarded as one of the best strikers of his generation, Kane holds the record for being Tottenham Hotspur's and England's all-time leading goalscorer. He is also the Premier League's second-highest all-time goalscorer. Throughout his career, Kane has achieved the milestone of scoring over 400 goals for both his clubs and country, solidifying his status as a prolific goalscorer.
1990: England's Highest Finish Since 1990
In 2018, Harry Kane led England to fourth place, their highest finish since 1990.
2004: Joined Watford academy
In 2004, at the age of eleven, Harry Kane joined Watford academy for a trial.
2008: Played in the Copa Chivas tournament
In the 2008–09 season, Harry Kane played in the under-16s side that competed in the Copa Chivas tournament in Mexico.
July 2009: Signed Scholarship Contract
In July 2009, on his 16th birthday, Harry Kane signed a scholarship contract with Tottenham.
October 2009: First-team Bench Appearance
On 27 October 2009, Harry Kane appeared on the first-team bench for Tottenham during a League Cup fixture against Everton.
2009: Started Senior Career
In 2009, Harry Kane began his senior career with Tottenham Hotspur, also having loan spells with other clubs.
July 2010: Signed First Professional Contract
In July 2010, Harry Kane signed his first professional contract with Tottenham.
October 2010: Scored twice against Albania
On 8 October 2010, Harry Kane scored twice in a 6–1 victory over Albania for the under-19s.
January 2011: Loan to Leyton Orient
In January 2011, Harry Kane moved to Leyton Orient on loan until the end of the 2010–11 season.
December 2011: Loan to Millwall
On 29 December 2011, Harry Kane agreed to join Millwall on loan from 1 January 2012 until the end of the season.
January 2012: Millwall Debut
In January 2012, Harry Kane made his debut for Millwall against Bristol City.
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 Norwich City on a season-long loan.
December 2012: Returned to Action for Norwich
On 29 December 2012, Harry Kane returned to action for Norwich after recovering from a metatarsal bone injury.
February 2013: Joined Leicester City
In February 2013, Harry Kane joined Leicester City on loan for the remainder of the season.
February 2013: Talksport Profile
In February 2013, Talksport profiled Harry Kane, describing him as best as a second striker.
February 2013: Recalled to Tottenham
On 1 February 2013, Harry Kane was recalled to Tottenham from his loan at Norwich City.
May 2013: Named in squad for FIFA U-20 World Cup
On 28 May 2013, Harry Kane was named in the squad for the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
2013: First Tottenham Goal
In 2013, Harry Kane scored his first Tottenham goal of the 2013–14 season in a League Cup tie against Hull City.
April 2014: First Premier League Start
In April 2014, Harry Kane was given his first Premier League start for Tottenham and scored his first Premier League goal.
August 2014: Rejection of Republic of Ireland
In August 2014, Harry Kane ruled out switching allegiance to the Republic of Ireland, stating his desire to play for the England senior team.
September 2014: Goal Against Nottingham Forest
In September 2014, Harry Kane scored a late goal against Nottingham Forest in the League Cup.
November 2014: First Premier League Goal of the Season
In November 2014, Harry Kane scored his first Premier League goal of the season in a 2–1 win over Aston Villa.
2014: Pochettino Effect
In 2014, Harry Kane's involvement with Tottenham Hotspur grew significantly after Mauricio Pochettino became head coach.
January 2015: Tottenham's Victory over Chelsea
After Tottenham's victory over Chelsea in January 2015, blogger Chris Miller highlighted Harry Kane's unexpected performance.
February 2015: New Contract and Player of the Month
In February 2015, Harry Kane signed a new contract with Tottenham and was named Premier League Player of the Month for the second consecutive month.
March 2015: Goalscoring Debut
In March 2015, Harry Kane made a goalscoring debut with the senior England team at age 21.
March 2015: First Premier League Hat-Trick
On 21 March 2015, Harry Kane scored his first Premier League hat-trick in a 4–3 home win over Leicester.
September 2015: England Goal vs. San Marino
In September 2015, Harry Kane scored the fifth goal in England's 6-0 win over San Marino, which qualified them for UEFA Euro 2016. Three days later, Kane scored again against Switzerland, contributing to a 2-0 victory.
September 2015: First goal of the season
On 26 September 2015, Kane scored his first goal of the season after a 748-minute drought in a match against Manchester City, which Tottenham won 4-1.
October 2015: Hat-trick against AFC Bournemouth
On 25 October 2015, Kane scored a hat-trick in a match against AFC Bournemouth, which Tottenham won 5-1.
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 breaking Sheringham's record
On 19 December 2015, Kane made his 100th appearance for Tottenham. A week later, he scored two goals against Norwich, bringing his total to 27 Premier League goals for the year 2015, surpassing Teddy Sheringham's club record.
2015: Hat-trick against San Marino
On 10 October 2015, Harry 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 match against Leicester City.
September 2016: Champions League debut and ankle injury
In September 2016, Kane made his UEFA Champions League debut in a match against Monaco. Days later, he scored the winning goal against Sunderland but suffered an ankle injury.
December 2016: Signing new contract with Tottenham
On 1 December 2016, Kane signed a new contract with Tottenham, committing to the club until 2022.
2016: Captaining Tottenham and opening goal account for the season
In 2016, Kane captained Tottenham's opening home match and assisted the winning goal. He also scored his first goal of the season against Stoke City.
2016: League's Top Goalscorer
In the 2015-2016 season, Harry Kane finished as the league's top goalscorer.
January 2017: 100th Premier League appearance and hat-trick against West Brom
In January 2017, Kane made his 100th Premier League appearance, scoring two goals against Watford. Later in the month, he scored a hat-trick against West Brom.
February 2017: Hat-tricks against Fulham and Stoke
In February 2017, Kane scored hat-tricks against Fulham and Stoke, reaching his 100th goal in club football. He was also named Player of the Month.
September 2017: 100th goal for Tottenham, Champions League hat-trick, and Player of the Month
In September 2017, Kane scored his 100th goal for Tottenham, secured his first UEFA Champions League hat-trick against APOEL, and was awarded Premier League Player of the Month.
December 2017: Breaking Premier League goal records and becoming Europe's top goalscorer
In December 2017, Kane equalled and surpassed Alan Shearer's record for Premier League goals in a calendar year, ending the year with 39. With 56 goals in all competitions for the year, he became Europe's top goalscorer of 2017.
2017: League's Top Goalscorer and PFA Fans' Player of the Year
In the 2016-2017 season, Harry Kane finished as the league's top goalscorer and was named PFA Fans' Player of the Year.
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 with his goals against Everton.
August 2018: Kane's All-Around Play
In August 2018, ESPN reporter Michael Cox noted that Harry Kane was evolving into a good all-around player, often playing as an attacking midfielder.
2018: Team of the Year in FIFA 18 and Brit Awards
In 2018, Kane was named in the Team of the Year in FIFA 18, alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. On February 21, 2018, Kane and Camila Cabello presented the "Best International Male Solo Artist" award to Kendrick Lamar at the 2018 Brit Awards.
January 2019: Scoring against every Premier League team faced and ankle injury
On 1 January 2019, Kane scored against Cardiff City, becoming the first player to score against every Premier League team he has faced. On 13 January 2019, Kane injured his ankle against Manchester United.
February 2019: Return from injury and equalizing goal against Burnley
On 23 February 2019, Kane returned from an ankle injury and scored an equalizing goal against Burnley.
June 2019: Nations League Finals Qualification
In June 2019, Harry Kane helped England qualify for the Nations League Finals.
May 2020: Sponsorship of Leyton Orient's shirts
In May 2020, Kane announced he would sponsor Leyton Orient's shirts for the next season to support the club during the COVID-19 pandemic. Proceeds from the sponsorship were donated to charities, including the NHS, Haven House Children's Hospice and Mind.
2020: UEFA Euro 2020 Qualification
In 2020, Harry Kane captained England's 1,000th match and scored a hat-trick against Montenegro, securing England's qualification to UEFA Euro 2020.
2020: Assisting Son Heung-min four times in a single game
In 2020, Kane assisted Son Heung-min four times in a single Premier League match against Southampton, marking a historic first in the league.
2020: League's Top Goalscorer and Top Assist Provider
In the 2020-2021 season, Harry Kane finished as the league's top goalscorer and top assist provider.
January 2021: Kane's goal and assist tally
On 2 January 2021, Harry Kane scored a penalty and provided an assist in Tottenham's 3-0 win over Leeds United. This brought his league goal and assist tally to 10, 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.
October 2021: First Premier League goal of the season
On 17 October 2021, Harry Kane scored his first Premier League goal of the season in a 3-2 away win against Newcastle United.
2021: Dispute over leaving Tottenham and desire to stay
In 2021, a dispute arose over Harry Kane's desire to leave Tottenham. After a failed move to Manchester City, Kane announced on 25 August that he would stay at Tottenham and focus on helping the team. The following day, Kane made his first appearance in the UEFA Europa Conference League, against Paços de Ferreira, scoring twice in a 3–0 win.
February 2022: Goal-scoring partnership record
In February 2022, Harry Kane achieved multiple milestones, including scoring twice against Manchester City on 19 February, and on 26 February, Kane assisted Son for the 37th time, setting a new Premier League record for goal-scoring partnerships.
October 2022: Launch of the Harry Kane Foundation
On October 10, 2022, Kane launched the Harry Kane Foundation, which aims to change perceptions of mental health and end the stigma around the subject. He also featured on CBeebies' Bedtime Stories.
February 2023: Tottenham's all-time top scorer
On 5 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.
March 2023: Undisputed Tottenham top scorer
On 11 March 2023, Harry Kane scored his 269th and 270th goals with a brace in a 3–1 victory against Nottingham Forest giving him the now undisputed record as Tottenham's all-time top scorer.
June 2023: Bayern Munich's interest
In June 2023, following Karim Benzema's departure from Real Madrid, Bayern Munich expressed interest in signing Harry Kane and made an initial bid of £70 million, which was rejected.
August 2023: Signing for Bayern Munich
In August 2023, Harry Kane agreed personal terms with Bayern Munich after a deal was reached with Tottenham. On 12 August, Bayern Munich announced the signing of Kane on a four-year contract, making him the most expensive signing in Bundesliga history.
November 2023: Der Klassiker hat-trick
On 4 November 2023, Harry Kane scored a hat-trick on his Der Klassiker debut, leading Bayern to a 4-0 win against Borussia Dortmund.
2023: Most Expensive Bundesliga Signing
In 2023, Harry Kane became the most expensive signing in Bundesliga history, costing €110 million, as he signed for Bayern Munich.
2023: Debut and first goal for Bayern Munich
In 2023, Harry Kane debuted for Bayern Munich and scored his first goal for the club on the opening day of the Bundesliga season against Werder Bremen on August.
June 2024: UEFA Euro 2024
In June 2024, Harry Kane played in UEFA Euro 2024 for England. He captained England to a 1-0 win over Serbia. By starting, he overtook Gary Neville as England's outright most capped player at European Championships with his 12th Euros appearance. In the second group match against Denmark, he scored his first goal of the tournament. He was also awarded the Golden Boot.
August 2024: First goal of the season
On 16 August 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
In September 2024, Harry Kane made his 100th appearance for England, scoring both goals in a 2-0 win against Finland.
