Harry Kane has built a legendary resume through his consistency, leadership, and goalscoring mastery. As the all-time top goalscorer for both Tottenham Hotspur and the England national team, he continues to make a significant impact for both club and country.
Although Kane has finally won his first-ever trophy with Bayern Munich, he has fallen short of leading the Three Lions to glory. Will the 2026 FIFA World Cup be the moment he finally brings a major trophy home for England? Take a look at Kane’s profile and why he is regarded as one of the best footballers in the world.
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Harry Kane Player Profile:
- Full Name: Harry Edward Kane
- Date of Birth: July 28, 1993
- Place of Birth: London, England
- Height: 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
- Position: Striker
- Preferred Foot: Right
Club Information
Current Club:
- Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) – 2023-present
Previous Clubs:
- Tottenham Hotspur (England) – 2009-2023
- Leyton Orient (loan) – 2011
- Millwall (loan) – 2012
- Norwich City (loan) – 2012-2013
- Leicester City (loan) – 2013
Kane began his senior career with Tottenham Hotspur in 2009, gaining experience through loan spells at Leyton Orient, Millwall, Leicester City, and Norwich City. His role grew significantly after Mauricio Pochettino took over as head coach in 2014, and he was named PFA Young Player of the Year in his first full season.
Kane won the Premier League Golden Boot and helped Tottenham finish as league runners-up, earning PFA Fans’ Player of the Year in the 2016-17 season. He scored a career-best 41 goals in 2017–18 term and reached the UEFA Champions League final the following season.
In 2023, Kane signed with Bayern Munich. He scored 36 league goals in his debut season, securing his first European Golden Shoe. In the following season, he ended his major trophy drough by lifting the Bundesliga silverware.
International Career
- National Team: England
- Senior Debut: March 27, 2015
- Captain Since: 2018
- Milestone: England’s all-time leading goalscorer
Kane made an instant impact on his England debut at Wembley Stadium, coming on for Wayne Rooney in the second half against Lithuania and scoring just 80 seconds later.
Since then, Kane has captained Three Lion on several occasions, has scored 73 goals in 107 international appearances, making him the country’s all-time top scorer.
Major Tournaments Played
- FIFA World Cup: 2018, 2022
- UEFA Euro Championship: 2016, 2020 (runners-up), 2024 (runners-up)
- Honors: 2018 World Cup Golden Boot
Player Data
- Key Attributes: IQ, striking, leadership
- Strengths:
Finishing, playmaking, penalties, positioning, aerial duels - Weaknesses:
Pace (relative to smaller forwards)
Career Highlights
- Tottenham’s all-time top scorer
- Premier League Golden Boot (2015-2016, 2017-2017, 2020-2021)
- FIFA World Cup Golden Boot (2018)
- European Golden Shoe (2024)
- Premier League Playmaker of the Season (2021)
- First major trophy with Bayern Munich
- Regular in the PFA Team of the Year
- Bundesliga Player of the Season (2024-25)
Statistics
Club Appearances and Statistics:
- Total Appearances: 592
- Total Goals: 378
| Club | Years | Appearances (Total) | Goals (Total) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenham Hotspur | 2009–2023 | 435 | 280 |
| Leyton Orient (loan) | 2011 | 18 | 5 |
| Millwall (loan) | 2012 | 27 | 9 |
| Norwich City (loan) | 2012–2013 | 5 | 0 |
| Leicester City (loan) | 2013 | 15 | 2 |
| Bayern Munich | 2023–present | 92 | 82 |
Country Appearances and Statistics:
- Caps (including friendlies): 107
- Goals: 73
| Competition | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA World Cup Finals | 11 | 8 |
| EURO Finals (2016, 2020, 2024) | 18 | 7 |
| World Cup Qualifiers | 14 | 17 |
| EURO Qualifiers | 21 | 23 |
| UEFA Nations League | 20 | 5 |
| Friendlies | 16 | 8 |
| Total Competitive Matches (excluding friendlies) | 84 | 60 |
Fun Trivia
- Kane is a huge American football fan, as he even expressed his desire to play in the NFL.
- Kane became the most expensive player in Bundesliga history when Bayern Munich paid over €100 million to sign him from Tottenham.
- He holds the record for the most goals scored in a debut season in Bundesliga, scoring 36 times in the league.
- Kane made history with 39 Premier League goals in 2017, breaking Alan Shearer’s record of 36 in a calendar year.
- At 31, Kane became only the third player—after Valentin Ivanov and Drazan Jerković—to finish as top scorer at both a FIFA World Cup™ (2018) and a UEFA European Championship (2024, shared with five others).
