Harry Kane's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Harry Kane.

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

1962: Greaves' FA Charity Shield Goals

In 1962, Jimmy Greaves scored two goals in the FA Charity Shield, which Tottenham does not count towards his all-time goal total, influencing Kane's record as Tottenham's all-time top scorer in February 2023.

1966: England's first major final since 1966

At UEFA Euro 2020, Harry Kane led England to the runner-up position, marking their first major final since 1966.

1966: Geoff Hurst scored a hat-trick

In 2018, Kane became the third England player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup match, after Geoff Hurst against West Germany in the 1966 final.

1968: Müller's Bundesliga Season Record

In the 1968–69 Bundesliga season, Gerd Müller set a record. In November 2023, Kane matched Gerd Müller's record from the 1968–69 Bundesliga season.

1986: Gary Lineker scored a hat-trick

In 2018, Kane became the third England player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup match, after Gary Lineker against Poland in 1986.

1986: Golden Boot in the 1986 tournament

Kane's six goals in the 2018 tournament earned him the Golden Boot as the top goalscorer of the World Cup, the first England player to win the award since Gary Lineker in the 1986 tournament.

1990: England's highest finish since 1990

In the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Harry Kane helped England achieve their highest finish since 1990.

1991: Gary Lineker Milestone

In the 1991-1992 season, Gary Lineker was the last Tottenham player to reach 30 goals in a season, prior to Kane reaching that milestone in May 2015.

May 2001: Club's first victory at the ground

On 7 April 2026, Kane secured his club's first victory at the ground since May 2001 after scoring in a 2-1 away win over Real Madrid at the Bernabéu.

2007: Toni's Record

In 2007–08, Luca Toni had 24 goals for Bayern on his debut season. On 3 February 2024, Kane matched Luca Toni's record of 24 goals for Bayern on his debut season in 2007–08.

April 2012: Club's first win over the opposition

On 7 April 2026, Kane secured his club's first win over the opposition since April 2012 after scoring in a 2-1 away win over Real Madrid at the Bernabéu.

2012: Played in the UEFA European Under-19 Championship

In 2012, Kane played a large role in the England under-19s progression to the semi-finals of the UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Estonia. Kane scored the winner against France in the final group stage match to ensure the team a safe passage through to the semi-finals.

2013: Equaled record set by Cristiano Ronaldo

On 6 May 2026, Kane equaled a record set by Cristiano Ronaldo between 2012 and 2013, after scoring in six consecutive knockout-stage matches during a 1-1 draw against Paris Saint-Germain.

January 2015: Premier League Player of the Month

In January 2015, Harry Kane was named as the Premier League Player of the Month after scoring twice and winning a penalty in Tottenham's 5-3 victory over Chelsea on 1 January 2015, and scoring a further two goals in a 3-0 win against West Bromwich Albion on 31 January 2015.

February 2015: New contract and Premier League Player of the Month

In February 2015, Kane signed a new five-and-a-half-year contract with Tottenham. He scored twice against Arsenal, and was named Premier League Player of the Month for February 2015, becoming the fourth player to win the award consecutively.

March 2015: League Cup final and Premier League hat-trick

In March 2015, Tottenham lost the League Cup final to Chelsea, which Kane described as a terrible feeling. Twenty days later in March 2015, he scored his first Premier League hat-trick against Leicester, making him the division's top scorer with 19 league goals.

May 2015: First time as captain and PFA Team of the Year

In May 2015, Kane captained Tottenham for the first time in a draw with Burnley. He scored his 30th goal of the season against Newcastle, becoming the first Tottenham player to reach that milestone since Gary Lineker in 1991–92. He was included in the PFA Team of the Year and voted PFA Young Player of the Year. On May 24 2015, he scored the winning goal against Everton, confirming Tottenham's qualification for the UEFA Europa League group stage. He equalled a Premier League club record with 21 league goals.

December 2015: 100th appearance for Tottenham and Sheringham's record

In December 2015, Kane made his 100th appearance for Tottenham in a win against Southampton, and scored his 10th goal in his last 10 matches. A week later in December 2015, he scored twice against Norwich, breaking Sheringham's club record with 27 Premier League goals for the year.

2015: Played in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship

In 2015, Kane was named in the England under-21 squad for the 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship in the Czech Republic and played every minute of England's campaign.

2015: Named PFA Young Player of the Year

In the 2014–15 season, Harry Kane was named PFA Young Player of the Year.

2015: Scored hat-trick for England

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

March 2016: Premier League Player of the Month

In March 2016, Kane was named Premier League Player of the Month for the third time, after scoring five goals in four games.

2016: Finished as league's top goalscorer

In the 2015–16 season, Harry Kane finished as the league's top goalscorer.

February 2017: Hat-tricks and Premier League Player of the Month

In February 2017, Kane scored hat-tricks against Fulham and Stoke, with the first goal against Stoke being his 100th in club football. He was named Premier League Player of the Month for February 2017.

September 2017: 100th goal for Tottenham and Champions League hat-trick

In September 2017, Kane scored his 100th goal for Tottenham against Everton. He scored his first UEFA Champions League hat-trick against APOEL in September 2017, and was awarded Premier League Player of the Month for the month. September 2017 was named the best month of his career.

December 2017: Premier League goal record and Europe's top goalscorer

In December 2017, Kane equalled Alan Shearer's record of 36 Premier League goals in a calendar year, and then surpassed the record with 39 goals. He became the first player in Premier League history to score six hat-tricks in a year. With 56 goals in all competitions, he became Europe's top goalscorer of 2017.

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, breaking Teddy Sheringham's record.

April 2018: PFA Team of the Year

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

2018: FIFA World Cup Golden Boot

Before the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Harry Kane was named England captain and finished as the competition's top goalscorer, winning the Golden Boot, leading England to fourth place.

2018: Named captain and scored twice in the opening game of the 2018 FIFA World Cup

In 2018, 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, in the team's opening group game of the World Cup.

2018: Playmaker Award Introduction

In 2018, the Premier League Playmaker of the Season award was introduced. In the 2020-21 season, Kane would become the first player to win both the Golden Boot and Playmaker awards in the same season since the introduction of the playmakers' award in 2018.

2018: Champions League runner-up

In the 2018–19 season, Harry Kane finished as Champions League runner-up with Tottenham.

January 2019: Goal against every Premier League team and ankle injury

On 1 January 2019, Kane became the first player to have scored a goal against every Premier League team he has faced. On 13 January 2019, he injured his ankle ligament.

2019: Appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

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

2019: Matched Robert Lewandowski's record

On 6 May 2026, Kane matched Robert Lewandowski's record in 2019–20 after reaching his 55th goal of the season for the club, during a 1-1 draw against Paris Saint-Germain.

2020: UEFA Euro 2020

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

2020: Premier League History

During the 2020-21 season, Kane became just the sixth player in Premier League history to assist four goals in a single match, and the first English player to do so.

2020: Premier League's top goalscorer and top assist provider

In the 2020–21 season, Harry Kane finished as the Premier League's top goalscorer (23) and top assist provider (14).

2020: First to Double Digits

In the 2020–21 season, Kane became the first player in Europe's top five leagues to reach double digits for both goals and assists, achieving this feat by January 2021.

January 2021: Goal and Assist against Leeds United

In January 2021, Kane scored a penalty and provided an assist in Tottenham's 3–0 victory over Leeds United, making him the first player in Europe's top five leagues to reach double digits for both goals and assists in the 2020–21 season.

February 2022: Victory over Manchester City

In February 2022, Kane scored twice in a 3–2 victory over Manchester City, ending their 15-game unbeaten streak. He also set a new Premier League record for goal-scoring partnerships with Son Heung-min.

June 2022: Scored 50th international goal

In June 2022, Kane scored his 50th international goal in the game against Germany, making him only the second player to score 50 goals for England.

February 2023: Tottenham's All-Time Top Scorer

In February 2023, Tottenham announced that Kane had become their all-time top scorer, surpassing Jimmy Greaves with his 267th goal for Tottenham and 200th in the Premier League, in a 1-0 victory against Manchester City. This was disputed as Tottenham does not count two goals Greaves scored in the 1962 FA Charity Shield, which would put him on 268.

March 2023: Undisputed Record as All-Time Top Scorer

In March 2023, Kane scored his 269th and 270th goals, solidifying his position as Tottenham's undisputed all-time top scorer.

March 2023: Scored a penalty in UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier against Italy

On March 2023, Harry Kane scored a penalty in a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier against Italy, securing a 2–1 victory for England. This was also England's first away win against Italy since 1961 and the goal, his 54th for England, made Kane England's all-time record goalscorer, surpassing Wayne Rooney's record.

November 2023: Hat-Trick in Der Klassiker

In November 2023, Kane scored a hat-trick in his Der Klassiker debut, a 4-0 away win against Borussia Dortmund. He broke three Bundesliga records and matched Gerd Müller's record from the 1968-69 Bundesliga season.

January 2024: Matching Lewandowski's Record

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

May 2024: Bundeliga Team of the Season

In May 2024, Kane was named in the Bundesliga Team of the Season. He also earned the European Golden Shoe and finished as the Champions League top scorer, also being named in that competition's Team of the Season.

June 2024: Named in England's 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2024

In June 2024, Harry Kane was named in England's 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2024. He also captained England to a 1–0 win over Serbia, overtaking Gary Neville as England's most capped player at European Championships with his 12th Euros appearance. He scored his first goal of the tournament against Denmark and scored the winning goal against Slovakia in the round of 16.

September 2024: Made centennial appearance for England

On September 2024, Harry Kane made his centennial appearance for England in a 2–0 home win against Finland in the Nations League, scoring both goals. He had a tally of 66 goals scored in 99 games before this.

2024: UEFA Euro 2024

At UEFA Euro 2024, Harry Kane finished as the tournament's joint-top scorer as he again captained England to the final.

May 2025: Bundesliga Title

In May 2025, Kane won his first major honour, the 2024–25 Bundesliga title, and was named the Bundesliga Player of the Season.

August 2025: Second career title in Franz Beckenbauer Supercup

On 16 August 2025, Harry Kane won his second career title, scoring a goal in a 2–1 victory over VfB Stuttgart in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup. Six days later, he scored a second-half hat-trick against RB Leipzig in the opening game of the 2025–26 Bundesliga season.

February 2026: Reaches 500th career goal

On 14 February 2026, Kane scored a brace in a 3–0 away win over Werder Bremen, reaching his 500th career goal in 743 appearances, with 100 of those coming from penalties.