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 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.

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

July 1993: Harry Kane's Birth

Harry Edward Kane was born on 28 July 1993 in Walthamstow, London.

1999: Joined Ridgeway Rovers

In 1999, at the age of six, Harry Kane joined a local club, Ridgeway Rovers.

2004: Attended Chingford Foundation School

In 2004, Harry Kane attended Chingford Foundation School, the same school attended by David Beckham.

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.

November 2015: Wenger's Disappointment

In November 2015, Arsène Wenger stated that he was disappointed that Arsenal chose to release Harry Kane.

January 2017: Birth of First Child

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

July 2017: Engagement to Katie Goodland

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

2017: Hiring a Full-Time Chef

Starting in 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 and Katie Goodland got married.

2019: Interest in NFL

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'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.

December 2020: Birth of First Son

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

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.

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.

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.