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 considered one of the best strikers of his generation, he holds records as Tottenham Hotspur's all-time top goalscorer (280), England's all-time top goalscorer (76), and the highest-scoring English player in the UEFA Champions League (44). Additionally, he stands as the Premier League's second-highest all-time goalscorer (213), highlighting his exceptional scoring abilities and impact on the sport.
2008: Played in Copa Chivas and Bellinzona Tournament
In the 2008–09 season, Harry Kane played in the under-16s side that competed in the Copa Chivas tournament in Mexico and the Bellinzona tournament in Switzerland.
October 2009: Appeared on First-Team Bench Against Everton
On 27 October 2009, Harry Kane appeared on the first-team bench for Tottenham in a League Cup fixture against Everton.
2009: Beginning of Senior Career with Tottenham Hotspur
In 2009, Harry Kane began his senior career with Tottenham Hotspur, which led to subsequent loan spells at other clubs.
2009: Signed Scholarship Contract with Tottenham
In July 2009, on his 16th birthday, Harry Kane signed a scholarship contract with Tottenham.
July 2010: Signed Professional Contract with Tottenham
In July 2010, Harry Kane signed his first professional contract with Tottenham.
January 2011: Loan Move to Leyton Orient
On 7 January 2011, Harry Kane moved to Leyton Orient on loan until the end of the 2010–11 season to gain experience.
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 until the end of the season.
January 2012: Debut for Millwall
In January 2012, Harry Kane made his debut for Millwall.
August 2012: Premier League Debut
On 18 August 2012, Harry Kane made his Premier League debut for Tottenham against Newcastle United, coming on as a substitute.
August 2012: Joined Norwich City on Loan
On 31 August 2012, Harry Kane joined Premier League team 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 injury.
February 2013: Joined Leicester City on Loan
In February 2013, Harry Kane joined Leicester City on loan for the remainder of the season.
February 2013: Talksport Profile of Kane
In February 2013, Talksport profiled Kane, noting his versatility as a second striker, centre forward, or wide player. The report mentioned his preference for placed shots and ability to score from distance, along with his good pace. However, it also highlighted his weakness in the air and lack of goals during his loan spell at Norwich.
February 2013: Recalled to Tottenham
On 1 February 2013, Tottenham recalled Harry Kane from his loan spell at Norwich City.
May 2013: Named in England U-20 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, 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 and Goal
In April 2014, Harry Kane was given his first Premier League start for Tottenham and scored his first Premier League goal against Sunderland.
August 2014: Ruled out switching allegiance to Republic of Ireland
In August 2014, Harry Kane confirmed that he would not switch allegiance to the Republic of Ireland, as he aimed to break into 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.
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: Increased Involvement at Tottenham Hotspur
In 2014, Mauricio Pochettino became head coach and Kane's involvement with Tottenham increased.
January 2015: Unexpected Performance Against Chelsea
Following Tottenham's victory over Chelsea in January 2015, blogger Chris Miller expressed surprise at Kane's impactful performance, noting that "Nobody thought he was the guy who was going to give that performance against Chelsea".
February 2015: Signed New Contract with Tottenham and Named Player of the Month
In February 2015, Harry Kane signed a new contract with Tottenham and was again named as the Premier League Player of the Month.
February 2015: Comparison to Jürgen Klinsmann
In February 2015, Kane acknowledged the flattering comparison of his style of play to that of former Tottenham forward Jürgen Klinsmann.
March 2015: Greg Dyke names Kane as benchmark
In March 2015, Football Association chairman Greg Dyke identified Kane as the benchmark for clubs producing young English players, while Shearer named Kane as one of the three best strikers in the league alongside Diego Costa and Sergio Agüero.
March 2015: Scored 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 England Senior Team
In March 2015, at age 21, Harry Kane made a goalscoring debut with the senior England team.
March 2015: Named in England Squad and International Debut
On 19 March 2015, Harry Kane was named in the England squad for a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying match against Lithuania and a friendly against Italy. He made his debut, scoring 80 seconds after replacing Wayne Rooney. On 30 March 2015, he started alongside Rooney in the 1–1 draw against Italy.
May 2015: Goal against Everton confirms fifth place for Tottenham
On 24 May 2015, Kane scored the only goal in an away win against Everton, confirming Tottenham's fifth-place finish in the league. This secured their qualification for the UEFA Europa League group stage. It was Kane's 21st league goal, equalling a Premier League club record. He remarked that he had exceeded his career expectations in this single campaign.
July 2015: Scoring in the 2015 MLS All-Star Game
In July 2015, during Tottenham's pre-season tour in Australia, Kane attracted a lot of fans at the Westfield Sydney shopping center. On 29 July 2015, Kane scored a goal for Tottenham in the 2015 MLS All-Star Game held in Commerce City, Colorado, but they lost 2–1 to the MLS All-Stars.
September 2015: First Goal of the Season and Squad Number Change
In September 2015, Kane's squad number changed from 18 to 10. He mentioned he changed the number to become a club legend. After a goal drought, on 26 September 2015, he scored his first goal of the season in a match against Manchester City, which Tottenham won 4–1.
September 2015: Scored in England's Win Over San Marino
On 5 September 2015, Harry Kane scored in England's 6-0 win over San Marino, which qualified them for UEFA Euro 2016. Three days later, on 8 September 2015, he scored against Switzerland in another qualifier.
October 2015: Hat-trick against AFC Bournemouth
On 25 October 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 8 November 2015, Kane scored against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, resulting in a 1–1 draw. This goal was from his first touch of Danny Rose's long pass.
December 2015: 100th Appearance and Record-Breaking Goal
On 19 December 2015, Kane made his 100th appearance for Tottenham, scoring his 10th goal in his last 10 matches. Later in December 2015, he scored two goals against Norwich, bringing his total to 27 Premier League goals for the year, breaking Teddy Sheringham's club record.
2015: Hat-trick for England U-21
On 10 October 2015, Harry Kane scored a hat-trick for England against San Marino in 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification.
May 2016: Scored in Friendly Win Over Turkey
On 22 May 2016, Harry Kane scored in a 2–1 friendly win over Turkey at the City of Manchester Stadium, but later missed a penalty.
September 2016: Champions League Debut and Ankle Injury
In September 2016, Kane made his UEFA Champions League debut in a loss to Monaco. Later that month, he scored against Sunderland but suffered an ankle injury that sidelined him for several weeks.
December 2016: New Contract with Tottenham
On 1 December 2016, Kane signed a new contract with Tottenham, committing to the club until 2022.
2016: Premier League Top Goalscorer
In 2016, Harry Kane finished the season as the league's top goalscorer.
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: Captaining Tottenham and Opening Scoring Account
In the 2016-17 season, Kane captained Tottenham in their opening home match and assisted the winning goal. He also 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 After Daughter's Birth
On 1 January 2017, Kane made his 100th Premier League appearance, scoring the first Premier League goal of the new year against Watford. Later in January 2017, he scored a hat-trick against West Brom after the birth of his daughter.
February 2017: Hat-tricks and Player of the Month Award
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 for the fourth time in his career.
September 2017: 100th Goal for Tottenham and 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 awarded Premier League Player of the Month for the fifth time.
December 2017: Breaking Premier League Goal Records
In December 2017, Kane equaled and surpassed Alan Shearer's record for Premier League goals in a calendar year, ending the year with 39 goals. He also became Europe's top goalscorer of 2017, breaking the dominance of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
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 97 Premier League goals for the club.
February 2018: Nike Hypervenom 3 HK Launch
Following his 100th Premier League goal in February 2018 Nike launched the special-edition Hypervenom 3 HK.
August 2018: Kane as an All-Round Player
In August 2018, ESPN reporter Michael Cox noted Kane's evolution from a pure goal scorer to a good all-round player, often functioning as an attacking midfielder. He highlighted Kane's contributions in deeper positions during the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
2018: Named Captain for 2018 FIFA World Cup and Scored Twice Against Tunisia
In 2018, Harry Kane was named in the 23-man England squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and was appointed captain. On 18 June 2018, he scored both of England's goals in a 2–1 win over Tunisia. On 24 June 2018, Kane scored a hat-trick in England's 6–1 win over Panama, becoming the third England player to achieve this in a World Cup match.
2018: FIFA 18 Team of the Year and Brit Awards
In 2018, Kane was named to the Team of the Year in EA Sports' FIFA 18, joining Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in attack. On 21 February 2018, Kane and Camila Cabello announced Kendrick Lamar as the winner of the "Best International Male Solo Artist" award at the Brit Awards at the O2 Arena.
January 2019: Goal Against Every Premier League Team and Ankle Injury
In January 2019, Kane scored against Cardiff City, becoming the first player to score against every Premier League team he has faced. Later that month, he injured his ankle ligament in a match against Manchester United.
February 2019: Return from Injury and Equalising Goal
On 23 February 2019, Kane returned to the first team after an ankle injury and scored an equalising goal against Burnley.
April 2019: Another Ankle Injury in Champions League
During the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final on 9 April 2019 against Manchester City, Kane suffered another ankle injury, ending his season domestically in the Premier League.
June 2019: Qualified for Nations League Finals
In November 2018, Harry Kane captained England in their final Nations League group match against Croatia. Kane assisted one goal and scored the winning goal, securing England's qualification for the Nations League Finals in June 2019.
May 2020: Sponsorship of Leyton Orient Shirts
On 14 May 2020, Kane announced he would sponsor Leyton Orient's shirts for the next season to support his first professional club through the COVID-19 pandemic, with proceeds benefiting charities and recognizing NHS frontline workers.
2020: Kane's Record-Breaking Performance in UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifying
During the qualifying phase of UEFA Euro 2020, Harry Kane captained England's 1,000th match, scoring a hat-trick against Montenegro, bringing his tally to 31 goals and making him the highest-ever scoring England captain. Kane became the first Englishman to score in every game in a qualifying campaign, registering a total of twelve goals.
2020: Europa League Goal and Assists Record
In the 2020-21 season, Kane scored in the Europa League against Lokomotiv Plovdiv. In a league match against Southampton, he assisted Son Heung-min for all four goals, becoming the first player in Premier League history to provide four assists to the same teammate in a match.
2020: Premier League Top Goalscorer and Top Assist Provider
In the 2020–21 season, Harry Kane finished as the Premier League's top goalscorer with 23 goals and top assist provider with 14 assists.
January 2021: Kane scores and assists in victory against Leeds United
On 2 January 2021, Harry Kane scored a penalty and provided an assist in Tottenham's 3–0 victory over Leeds United, reaching double figures for both goals and assists in the league, making him the first player in Europe's top five leagues to achieve this in the 2020–21 season.
October 2021: Kane scores first Premier League goal of the season
On 17 October 2021, Harry Kane scored his first Premier League goal of the season in Tottenham's 3–2 away win against Newcastle United.
2021: Dispute over Tottenham exit, Kane stays
In 2021, Harry Kane was involved in a dispute with Tottenham over his desire to leave, which was not honored. Manchester City's £127 million bid was rejected, and after failing to attend pre-season training, Kane announced on 25 August that he would stay at Tottenham and focus on the team's success.
February 2022: Kane scores twice in victory over Manchester City, sets partnership record with Son
In February 2022, Harry Kane scored twice in a 3–2 victory over Manchester City, ending their 15-game unbeaten streak. On 26 February, Kane's assist to Son set a new Premier League record for goal-scoring partnerships.
October 2022: Launch of Harry Kane Foundation
On 10 October 2022, Kane launched the Harry Kane Foundation, aimed at changing perceptions of mental health. To mark the occasion, Kane featured on CBeebies' Bedtime Stories.
2022: Most Creative Number 9
In 2022, Sam McGuire of Opta Sports identified Kane as "the most creative number 9 in the world," recognizing his vision, technique, link-up play, and passing ability.
February 2023: Kane equals and breaks Tottenham Premier League goal record
In February 2023, Harry Kane equalled Sergio Agüero's record of 184 Premier League goals for a single club in a match against Chelsea. In the following game, Kane then broke the record becoming the first player to score 185 Premier League goals for a single club, playing against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
March 2023: Kane becomes Tottenham's all-time top scorer
On 11 March 2023, Harry Kane scored two goals in a 3–1 victory against Nottingham Forest, giving him the undisputed record of Tottenham's all-time top scorer with 270 goals.
March 2023: England's All-Time Record Goalscorer
On 23 March 2023, Harry Kane became England's all-time record goalscorer with his 54th goal, surpassing Wayne Rooney's record in a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier against Italy, also marking England's first away win against Italy since 1961.
May 2023: Unveiling of Mural
In May 2023, a mural of Kane was unveiled outside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to celebrate him becoming Tottenham's record goalscorer.
June 2023: Real Madrid and Bayern Munich express interest in Kane
In June 2023, following Karim Benzema's departure from Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti requested the board to consider signing Harry Kane. Later that month, Bayern Munich made an initial £70 million bid for Kane.
August 2023: Kane signs with Bayern Munich
In August 2023, Harry Kane signed with Bayern Munich on a four-year contract after Bayern Munich and Tottenham agreed to a deal. The transfer made Kane the most expensive signing in Bundesliga history for €100m plus €10m bonuses.
August 2023: Sponsorship deal with Skechers
In August 2023, Kane started a boot sponsorship deal with Skechers after his agreement with Nike ended.
November 2023: Kane scores hat-trick in Der Klassiker and breaks Bundesliga records
On 4 November 2023, Harry Kane scored a hat-trick in his Der Klassiker debut, leading Bayern Munich to a 4-0 win against Borussia Dortmund. He broke three Bundesliga records with 20 goal participations and 15 goals in 10 games and matched Gerd Müller's record from the 1968–69 Bundesliga season.
2023: Kane debuts and scores 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 2023-24 Bundesliga season in a 4-0 win against Werder Bremen. On 27 August, Kane netted his first Bayern brace against FC Augsburg.
2023: Move to Bayern Munich
In 2023, Harry Kane joined Bayern Munich in a transfer worth €110 million, becoming the most expensive signing in Bundesliga history.
January 2024: Kane matches Lewandowski's record in Bundesliga
On 12 January 2024, Harry Kane matched Robert Lewandowski's record for most goals in the first half of the Bundesliga season with his 22nd league goal.
May 2024: Kane wins European Golden Shoe and named in Bundesliga Team of the Season
In May 2024, Harry Kane was named in the Bundesliga Team of the Season, won the European Golden Shoe for his 36 goals, and was the joint top scorer in the Champions League.
June 2024: Named in England's Squad for UEFA Euro 2024
In June 2024, Harry Kane was selected for England's 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2024. He captained England to a 1–0 victory over Serbia on 16 June, setting records as England's most capped player at European Championships and major tournaments. On 20 June 2024, he scored his first goal of the tournament against Denmark.
August 2024: Kane scores first goal of the season for Bayern Munich
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: Kane's Centennial Appearance for England
On 10 September 2024, Harry Kane made his 100th appearance for England in a 2–0 home win against Finland in the Nations League, marking the occasion by scoring both goals.
2024: UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier against Italy
On 23 March 2023, Harry Kane scored a penalty in a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier to help England win 2–1 over reigning European champions Italy.
May 2025: Kane wins first major honour, the Bundesliga title
On 4 May 2025, Harry Kane secured his first major honour by winning the 2024-25 Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich. He was also named the Bundesliga Player of the Season.
August 2025: Second Career Title in Franz Beckenbauer Supercup
On 16 August 2025, Harry Kane secured his second career title by scoring a goal in a 2–1 victory over VfB Stuttgart in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup.
October 2025: Secured Nation's Qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup
On 14 October 2025, Harry Kane scored a brace in a 5–0 away win over Latvia, securing his nation's qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
2026: Nation's Qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup secured
On 14 October 2025, Harry Kane scored a brace in a 5–0 away win over Latvia, securing his nation's qualification to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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