Childhood and Education Journey of Harry Kane in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 16, 2026

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Harry Kane. A timeline of key moments.

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

July 1993: Born in London

On July 1993, Harry Edward Kane was born at Whipps Cross University Hospital in Leytonstone, London.

July 1993: Harry Kane's Birth

On July 1993, Harry Edward Kane was born. He is now regarded as one of the best strikers of his generation. He plays for Bayern Munich and captains the England national team.

1999: First played for Ridgeway Rovers

In 1999, Harry Kane first played for a local club, Ridgeway Rovers, when he was six years old.

1999: Joined Ridgeway Rovers

In 1999, at the age of six, Harry Kane joined a local club in Walthamstow, Ridgeway Rovers, beginning his football journey.

2004: Attended Chingford Foundation School

In 2004, Harry Kane attended Chingford Foundation School, following Larkswood Primary Academy.

2004: Joined Watford academy

In 2004, at the age of eleven, Harry Kane joined Watford academy for a trial, and was then given another chance at Tottenham.

December 2012: Returned to action for Norwich City

On 29 December 2012, Harry Kane returned to action for Norwich after recovering from injury.

February 2018: Nike launched special-edition Hypervenom 3 HK

In February 2018 Nike launched the special-edition Hypervenom 3 HK celebrating Harry Kane's 100th Premier League goal.

2019: Expressed interest in becoming a kicker in the NFL

In 2019, Harry Kane expressed an interest in becoming a kicker in the NFL "in 10 to 12 years".

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.

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.