History of Harry Kane in Timeline

Harry Kane is a prominent English footballer, currently playing as a striker for Bayern Munich and captaining the England national team. He's celebrated as one of the best strikers of his time and a Premier League great. Kane holds records as Tottenham Hotspur's and England's top scorer, and is second in all-time Premier League goals. He has surpassed 400 career goals, showcasing his prolific scoring ability.

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1932: Reference to Tottenham's Biggest Result Against Manchester United

In October 2020, Kane scored a brace in a 6-1 away win against Manchester United, which is the biggest win for Tottenham at Old Trafford and their best result against United since a home win in 1932.

1962: FA Charity Shield

In 1962 Jimmy Greaves scored two goals in the FA Charity Shield.

1966: England's first major final since 1966

In 2020, Kane led England to the runner-up position at UEFA Euro 2020, marking their first appearance in a final at the tournament and their first major final since 1966.

1968: Gerd Müller's Bundesliga season

Harry Kane matched Gerd Müller's record from the 1968–69 Bundesliga season.

1990: England's Highest Finish Since 1990

In 2018, Kane lead England to fourth place, their highest finish since 1990.

1991: Reference to Gary Lineker's Milestone

In May 2015, during the game against Newcastle United, Kane scored his 30th goal of the season, making him the first Tottenham player to reach that milestone since Gary Lineker in 1991-92.

1992: Mention of Tottenham's win against Manchester United since 1992

On August 2018 Kane scored for the first time at Old Trafford as Tottenham won 3–0 in what was only their third away win against Manchester United since 1992, as well as the biggest away win against the club in 46 years.

July 1993: Harry Kane's Birth

In July 1993, Harry Edward Kane was born. He is an English professional footballer known for playing as a striker for Bayern Munich and captaining the England national team.

1999: Joined Ridgeway Rovers

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

2004: Attended Chingford Foundation School

In 2004, Kane attended Chingford Foundation School (also attended by David Beckham).

2004: Joined Watford academy

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

2007: Matching Luca Toni's record

In February 2024, Harry Kane matched Luca Toni's record of 24 goals for Bayern on his debut season in 2007–08.

2008: Played in the Copa Chivas tournament in Mexico

In the 2008–09 season, he played in the under-16s side that competed in the Copa Chivas tournament in Mexico, and the Bellinzona tournament in Switzerland, scoring three goals.

October 2009: Appeared on the first-team bench

On 27 October 2009, Kane appeared on the first-team bench for the League Cup fixture against Everton.

2009: Started senior career with Tottenham Hotspur

In 2009, Harry Kane began his senior career with Tottenham Hotspur.

2009: Signed scholarship contract with Tottenham

In July 2009, on his 16th birthday, Kane signed a scholarship contract with Tottenham.

January 2010: Called up to England under-17 team

In January 2010, Harry Kane was called up to play for the England under-17 team for the Algarve Tournament in Portugal.

February 2010: Appeared on the first-team bench

In February 2010, Kane appeared on the first-team bench in the FA Cup fourth-round replay against Bolton Wanderers.

July 2010: Signed professional contract with Tottenham

In July 2010, Kane signed his first professional contract with Tottenham.

October 2010: Scored twice in a 6-1 victory over Albania

On 8 October 2010, Harry Kane scored twice in a 6–1 victory over Albania playing for the England under-19 team.

January 2011: Moved to Leyton Orient on loan

In January 2011, Kane moved to Leyton Orient on loan until the end of the 2010–11 season.

August 2011: First appearance for Tottenham

On 25 August 2011, Kane made his first appearance for Tottenham in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League qualification round against Hearts. He won a penalty which he then missed.

December 2011: First Tottenham goal

On 15 December 2011, Kane scored his first Tottenham goal in the 4–0 win away to Shamrock Rovers in the Europa League.

December 2011: Agreed to join Millwall on loan

On 29 December 2011, Kane agreed to join Championship club Millwall on loan from 1 January 2012 until the end of the season.

January 2012: Debuted against Bristol City

In January 2012, Kane made his debut against Bristol City for Millwall. The manager noted he had a very good debut but was unlucky not to score.

August 2012: Pre-season hat-trick and Premier League debut

In August 2012, Kane scored a hat-trick in a pre-season game against Southend United and made his Premier League debut against Newcastle United, coming on as a substitute.

August 2012: Joined Norwich City on loan

On 31 August 2012, Kane joined Premier League team Norwich City on a season-long loan.

December 2012: Returned to action for Norwich

On 29 December 2012, Kane returned to action for Norwich after suffering an injury, coming off the bench against Manchester City.

2012: UEFA European Under-19 Championship

In 2012, Harry Kane played a large role in the England under-19s progression to the semi-finals of the UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Estonia.

February 2013: Joined Leicester City on loan

In February 2013, Kane joined Leicester City on loan and scored on his home debut against Blackburn Rovers on 26 February 2013.

February 2013: Recalled to Tottenham

On 1 February 2013, Kane was recalled to Tottenham due to their inability to add to their attacking options.

May 2013: Named in squad for 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup

On 28 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, 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, Kane was given his first Premier League start for Tottenham and scored his first Premier League goal in a 5–1 win against Sunderland on 7 April 2014. He also scored in the following match, helping Tottenham to recover from a 3–0 deficit against West Bromwich Albion.

August 2014: Ruled out switching allegiance to Republic of Ireland

In August 2014, Harry Kane, who was also eligible to play for the Republic of Ireland through his father, ruled out switching his allegiance, stating his desire to break into the England senior team.

September 2014: Goal against Nottingham Forest

On 24 September 2014, Kane scored a late goal against Nottingham Forest in the League Cup to secure a 3–1 victory for Tottenham.

October 2014: First professional hat-trick and stint in goal

On 23 October 2014, Kane scored his first professional hat-trick for Tottenham in a 5–1 win over Asteras Tripoli. He also played in goal for the final three minutes after Hugo Lloris was sent off.

November 2014: Premier League goal against Aston Villa

On 2 November 2014, Kane scored his first Premier League goal of the season in Tottenham's 2–1 win over Aston Villa. This goal saved manager Mauricio Pochettino from getting fired.

2014: Increased involvement at Tottenham

In 2014, Kane's involvement at Tottenham increased after Mauricio Pochettino became head coach.

January 2015: Premier League Player of the Month

In January 2015, Kane scored twice against Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion, and set up Christian Eriksen's late equaliser against Sheffield United, leading to him being named Premier League Player of the Month.

February 2015: Relationship with Katie Goodland revealed

In February 2015, Harry Kane disclosed that he was in a relationship with Katie Goodland, whom he had known since childhood.

February 2015: New contract and North London derby goals

On 2 February 2015, Kane signed a new contract with Tottenham. He also scored twice against Arsenal on 7 February 2015 and was named Premier League Player of the Month for February 2015.

March 2015: Goalscoring Debut with Senior Team

In March 2015, at age 21, Kane made a goalscoring debut with the senior England national team.

March 2015: Named in England squad and International Debut

On 19 March 2015, after a good run of form with Tottenham and being the third top goalscorer in the Premier League with 16 goals, Harry Kane was named in the England squad by manager Roy Hodgson. He made his international debut against Lithuania, scoring just 80 seconds after replacing Wayne Rooney. On 30 March 2015, Hodgson announced that Kane would start alongside Rooney for the Italy match, which ended in a 1-1 draw.

March 2015: First Premier League hat-trick against Leicester

On 21 March 2015, Kane scored his first Premier League hat-trick in a 4–3 home win over his former loan club Leicester.

May 2015: Goal against Everton confirms fifth place for Tottenham

In May 2015, Harry Kane scored the only goal in the away win against Everton on the final day of the season. This secured fifth place for Tottenham, qualifying them for the UEFA Europa League group stage. He equalled a Premier League club record with his 21st goal of the league campaign.

July 2015: Kane Scores Consolation Goal in MLS All-Star Game

In July 2015, during Tottenham's pre-season tour in Australia, Kane attracted numerous fans. Later that month, on July 29, Tottenham played as guests in the 2015 MLS All-Star Game where Kane scored a consolation goal in the 37th minute, in a 2-1 loss to the MLS All-Stars.

September 2015: Kane scores first goal of the season

In September 2015, Kane's squad number changed from 18 to 10. After a 748-minute drought, on September 26, he scored his first goal of the season as Tottenham defeated Manchester City 4-1. Eight days later, he scored an own goal against Swansea City.

September 2015: Kane scores in England's Win Over San Marino

On 5 September 2015, Kane, as a substitute, scored the fifth of England's six goals in a win over San Marino, securing their qualification for UEFA Euro 2016. Three days later, Kane scored his third England goal against Switzerland in another qualifier, which they won 2-0.

October 2015: Kane scores hat-trick against AFC Bournemouth

On October 25, 2015, Kane scored a hat-trick, including a penalty, as Tottenham triumphed 5–1 away to AFC Bournemouth.

November 2015: Wenger's disappointment over Kane's release

In November 2015, Arsène Wenger stated that he was disappointed that Arsenal chose to release Kane from their youth academy.

November 2015: Kane scores against Arsenal in North London Derby

On November 8, 2015, Kane scored against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in a 1–1 draw.

December 2015: Kane scores 10th goal in 10 matches

In December 2015, Kane made his 100th appearance for Tottenham, scoring his 10th goal in his last 10 matches. He also scored two goals against Norwich, putting him on 27 Premier League goals for the year, breaking Teddy Sheringham's club record.

2015: PFA Young Player of the Year

In 2015, Harry Kane was named PFA Young Player of the Year after his first full season at Tottenham.

2015: UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification

On 10 October 2013, Harry Kane scored a hat-trick for England against San Marino in 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification.

January 2016: Kane scores 50th goal for Tottenham

In January 2016, Kane scored his 50th goal for Tottenham in a 2–2 draw against Leicester in the FA Cup third round.

March 2016: Kane named Premier League Player of the Month

In March 2016, Kane was named Premier League Player of the Month for the third time. He called his goal in the North London derby "one of my best goals technically".

May 2016: Kane Opens Scoring in Friendly Win Over Turkey

On 22 May 2016, Harry Kane opened the scoring in a 2–1 friendly win over Turkey at the City of Manchester Stadium, but later missed a penalty. He was the first England player to fail to score from the penalty spot during a game since Frank Lampard in 2010, and the first to miss the target since Peter Crouch in 2006.

September 2016: Kane makes Champions League debut and suffers ankle injury

In September 2016, Kane made his UEFA Champions League debut in Spurs' loss to Monaco. He also scored the winning goal against Sunderland, but suffered an ankle injury.

December 2016: Kane signs new contract with Tottenham

On December 1, 2016, Kane signed a new contract with Tottenham, keeping him at the club until 2022.

2016: Advertisements for Mars Bars and Beats by Dr. Dre

Ahead of UEFA Euro 2016, Harry Kane was featured in advertisements for Mars Bars and Beats by Dr. Dre headphones, alongside other athletes.

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2016: UEFA Euro 2016

In 2016, Kane featured and scored during England's successful UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying campaign, and represented the country at the tournament.

2016: League's top goalscorer

In the 2015–16 and 2016 seasons, Kane finished as the league's top goalscorer.

2016: Kane assists winning goal against Crystal Palace

In the opening home match of the 2016–17 season, Kane captained Tottenham and assisted Victor Wanyama's winning goal in a 1–0 victory against Crystal Palace.

January 2017: Birth of first child

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

January 2017: Kane scores first Premier League goal of the new year

In January 2017, Kane scored the first Premier League goal of the new year against Watford. He also scored a hat-trick against West Brom after the birth of his daughter.

February 2017: Kane scores hat-tricks against Fulham and Stoke

In February 2017, Kane scored a hat-trick against Fulham in the FA Cup and another against Stoke in the Premier League, marking his 100th goal in club football. He was also named Player of the Month for the fourth time.

March 2017: Kane Injured in FA Cup Match

In March 2017, Kane injured his ankle in an FA Cup match against Millwall.

June 2017: Kane Captains England for the First Time

On 10 June 2017, Kane captained England for the first time in their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Hampden Park, scoring an added-time equaliser to rescue a 2–2 draw.

July 2017: Engagement to Katie Goodland

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

September 2017: Kane scores 100th goal for Tottenham and first 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 also awarded Premier League Player of the Month for the fifth time.

December 2017: Last domestic league triple

December 2017 marks the date of Harry Kane's last domestic league triple before getting a hat-trick for Bayern on September 23, 2023

December 2017: Kane breaks Premier League goal record in a calendar year

In December 2017, Kane equalled and then 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.

2017: Premier League runners-up and PFA Fans' Player of the Year

In 2017, Kane helped Tottenham finish as Premier League runners-up and was named PFA Fans' Player of the Year.

2017: Hiring a full-time chef

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

January 2018: Kane becomes Tottenham's top Premier League goalscorer

In January 2018, Kane became Tottenham's top goalscorer in the Premier League era, breaking Teddy Sheringham's record.

February 2018: Nike Hypervenom 3 HK launch

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

April 2018: Kane Named in PFA Team of the Year

In April 2018, Kane was named in the PFA Team of the Year for the fourth consecutive season.

August 2018: Birth of second daughter

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

September 2018: Kane Captains England in UEFA Nations League Match Against Spain

During the international break in September 2018, Kane captained England for the full 90 minutes in their first UEFA Nations League match against Spain, which England lost 2-1.

2018: Named in England Squad for 2018 FIFA World Cup

In 2018, Harry Kane was named in the 23-man England squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and was named captain. On 18 June, Kane scored both of England's goals in a 2-1 win over Tunisia. On 24 June, Kane scored a hat-trick in England's 6-1 win over Panama.

2018: FIFA 18 Team of the Year and Brit Awards appearance

In 2018, Harry Kane was named in the FIFA 18 Team of the Year. On February 21, 2018, he and Camila Cabello presented the "Best International Male Solo Artist" award to Kendrick Lamar at the Brit Awards.

2018: FIFA World Cup Golden Boot

In 2018, Kane was named England captain just before the 2018 FIFA World Cup, in which he finished as the competition's top goalscorer, winning the Golden Boot, leading England to fourth place, their highest finish since 1990.

2018: Premier League Playmaker of the Season award introduction

In 2018, the Premier League Playmaker of the Season award was introduced.

January 2019: Kane scores against every Premier League team he has faced

On January 1, 2019, Kane scored against Cardiff City, becoming the first player to have scored against every Premier League team he has faced. On January 13, he injured his ankle ligaments in a match against Manchester United.

February 2019: Kane returns from injury and scores against Burnley

In February 2019, Kane returned from an ankle injury and scored the equalizing goal against Burnley on February 23.

April 2019: Kane suffers another ankle injury in Champions League

In April 2019, Kane suffered another ankle injury during the Champions League quarter-final against Manchester City, ending his domestic season.

June 2019: Marriage to Katie Goodland

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

2019: Kane scores twice in win against Aston Villa

During the 2019-20 season Kane started Tottenham's first game scoring twice in a 3-1 home win against Aston Villa.

2019: Bayern Munich bought Lucas Hernandez

In 2019 Bayern Munich bought Lucas Hernandez for €80m.

2019: Interest in NFL

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

2019: Appointed MBE

In 2019, Harry Kane was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to football.

January 2020: Kane suffers hamstring injury against Southampton

On January 1, 2020, Kane suffered a hamstring injury in the match against Southampton, requiring an operation.

May 2020: Leyton Orient shirt sponsorship announcement

On 14 May 2020, Harry Kane announced a sponsorship deal for Leyton Orient's shirts for the next season to support the club through the COVID-19 pandemic. Proceeds went to the NHS, Haven House Children's Hospice and Mind.

December 2020: Birth of first son

In December 2020, Harry Kane and Katie Goodland's first son was born.

2020: Criticism for perceived dangerous play

In 2020, Harry Kane faced criticism for a tactic of backing into defenders during headers, potentially causing injury. This was after an incident with Adam Lallana. Martin Keown deemed it dangerous, while Gary Cahill defended it as clever play.

2020: League's top goalscorer and top assist provider

In 2020, Kane ended the 2020–21 season as the league's top goalscorer and top assist provider.

2020: UEFA Euro 2020 Runner-Up

In 2020, Kane led England to the runner-up position at UEFA Euro 2020, marking their first appearance in a final at the tournament and their first major final since 1966.

2020: Kane scores in Europa League and assists four goals in Premier League

In 2020, Kane scored in the Europa League against Lokomotiv Plovdiv. In the Premier League, he assisted all four goals scored by Son Heung-min against Southampton, becoming the first player to assist four goals to the same teammate in a match.

January 2021: Scoring and assisting in victory over 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 digits 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: 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: Desire to Leave Tottenham and Subsequent Stay

Throughout 2021, Harry Kane expressed a desire to leave Tottenham, citing a gentlemen's agreement with chairman Daniel Levy, but a move to Manchester City did not materialize, and he announced his commitment to staying at Tottenham on August 25, 2021.

February 2022: Scoring twice against Manchester City

On 19 February 2022, Harry Kane scored twice, including a 95th-minute winner, in a 3–2 victory over Manchester City, ending City's 15-game unbeaten streak. On 26 February 2022, Kane scored against Leeds United and assisted Son, setting a new Premier League record of goal-scoring partnerships.

October 2022: Launch of the Harry Kane Foundation

On 10 October 2022, Harry Kane launched the Harry Kane Foundation to change perceptions of mental health. He also featured on CBeebies' Bedtime Stories.

2022: Contract until 2022

On 1 December 2016, Kane signed a new contract with Tottenham, keeping him at the club until 2022.

February 2023: Equalling Sergio Agüero's record

In February 2023, Harry Kane scored against Chelsea, equalling Sergio Agüero's record of 184 Premier League goals for a single club and then breaking the record in the following game.

March 2023: Becoming Tottenham's all-time top scorer

On 11 March 2023, Harry Kane scored his 269th and 270th goals for Tottenham in a 3–1 victory against Nottingham Forest, becoming their undisputed all-time top scorer.

June 2023: Interest from Real Madrid and Bayern Munich's initial bid

Following Karim Benzema's departure from Real Madrid on 6 June 2023, manager Carlo Ancelotti expressed interest in signing Kane. In late June 2023, Bayern Munich made an initial bid for Kane of £70 million.

August 2023: Signing with Bayern Munich

In August 2023, Bayern Munich and Tottenham agreed on a deal for Kane, and on 12 August, Bayern Munich announced the signing of Kane on a four-year contract for €100m plus €10m bonuses.

August 2023: Birth of second son

In August 2023, Harry Kane and Katie Goodland's second son was born.

August 2023: Boot sponsorship with Skechers

In August 2023, Harry Kane started a boot sponsorship deal with Skechers after his agreement with Nike ended.

November 2023: Breaking Bundesliga records

In November 2023, Harry Kane broke three Bundesliga records and matched a record from the 1968–69 Bundesliga season. With a brace against FC Heidenheim, he became the first player to score 17 goals after 11 games of a Bundesliga season. With his 18th league goal in a victory over FC Köln on 24 November, he became the top scoring Englishman in a single season in Bundesliga history, surpassing Kevin Keegan and Jadon Sancho.

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 2023–24 Bundesliga season. On 27 August, Kane netted his first Bayern brace in a 3–1 home league victory against FC Augsburg. On 23 September, Kane got his first hat-trick for Bayern in a 7–0 victory against VfL Bochum, setting a new club record. On 28 October, Kane scored a second-half hat-trick and got an assist in an 8–0 victory over Darmstadt 98.

2023: Signed for Bayern Munich

In 2023, Kane became the most expensive signing in Bundesliga history, costing €110 million, as he signed for Bayern Munich. In his debut season, he scored 36 league goals, clinching a first European Golden Shoe.

January 2024: Matching Robert Lewandowski's record

In January 2024, Harry Kane matched Robert Lewandowski's record for most goals in the first half of the season, scoring his 22nd league goal.

May 2024: Bundesliga Team of the Season, European Golden Shoe award

In May 2024, Harry Kane was named in the Bundesliga Team of the Season and won the European Golden Shoe award, becoming the second English player to achieve this feat after Kevin Phillips.

June 2024: Named in England's Squad for UEFA Euro 2024

In June 2024, Kane was named in England's 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2024. On 16 June, he captained England to a 1-0 win over Serbia, becoming England's most capped player at European Championships with his 12th Euros appearance. On 20 June, in the second group match against Denmark, he scored his first goal of the tournament.

August 2024: First goal of the season

On 16 August 2024, Harry Kane scored his first goal of the season in the first match of Bayern Munich's competitive campaign in a 4–0 DFB-Pokal victory over SSV Ulm 1846.

September 2024: Kane makes centennial appearance for England

On 10 September 2024, Kane made his centennial appearance for England in a 2–0 home win against Finland in the Nations League, scoring both goals. Prior to the match, he had won his 100th cap for the senior national team with the tally of 66 goals scored in 99 games.