Childhood and Education Journey of Harry Kane in Timeline

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

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.

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

July 1993: Harry Kane's Birth

In July 1993, Harry Edward Kane was born at Whipps Cross University Hospital in Leytonstone, London, to Kim and Patrick Kane.

1999: Played for Ridgeway Rovers

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

2004: Attended Chingford Foundation School

In 2004, Harry Kane attended Chingford Foundation School, which was also attended by David Beckham.

2004: Joined Watford Academy

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

January 2017: Birth of First Child

In January 2017, Kane and Katie Goodland announced the birth of their first child, a daughter.

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.

July 2017: Engagement to Katie Goodland

On 1 July 2017, Kane announced his engagement to Katie Goodland on his Twitter account.

2017: Hiring a Full-Time Chef

Starting from 2017, Kane hired a full-time chef to optimize his nutrition.

August 2018: Birth of Second Daughter

In August 2018, Kane and Katie Goodland announced the birth of their second daughter.

June 2019: Marriage to Katie Goodland

In June 2019, Kane announced that he and Katie Goodland had married.

2019: Interest in NFL Career

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

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.

December 2020: Birth of First Son

In December 2020, Kane and Katie Goodland announced the birth of their first son.

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.

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.

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.