Harry Kane
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| Name | Harry Kane |
| Caption | Kane playing for England in 2018 |
| Birth date | 28 July 1993 |
| Birth place | Walthamstow, London, England |
| Height | 1.88 m |
| Position | Striker |
| Currentclub | FC Bayern Munich |
| Youthyears1 | 1999–2001 |
| Youthclubs1 | Ridgeway Rovers |
| Youthyears2 | 2001–2002 |
| Youthclubs2 | Arsenal |
| Youthyears3 | 2002–2004 |
| Youthclubs3 | Ridgeway Rovers |
| Youthyears4 | 2004 |
| Youthclubs4 | Watford |
| Youthyears5 | 2004–2009 |
| Youthclubs5 | Tottenham Hotspur |
Harry Kane. He is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for FC Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga and captains the England national football team. Renowned as one of the best strikers of his generation, he is both Tottenham Hotspur's and the England national team's all-time record goalscorer. Kane has won multiple individual awards, including three Premier League Golden Boots, and was named in the PFA Team of the Year five times.
Early life and youth career
Born in Walthamstow, he began playing youth football for local club Ridgeway Rovers. He had a brief stint at the Arsenal Academy before returning to Ridgeway Rovers and later spending time with Watford's youth setup. In 2004, he joined the academy of Tottenham Hotspur, progressing through their youth ranks at their Hotspur Way training ground. His development continued with loan spells at clubs including Leyton Orient, Millwall, Norwich City, and Leicester City.
Club career
He established himself in the Tottenham Hotspur first team during the 2014–15 Premier League season, quickly becoming their primary striker. Under managers like Mauricio Pochettino, José Mourinho, and Antonio Conte, he formed a prolific partnership with Son Heung-min and broke numerous club records. He captained Tottenham Hotspur to the 2019 UEFA Champions League Final. In August 2023, he transferred to FC Bayern Munich for a Bundesliga record fee, winning the Bundesliga title in his first season and finishing as the league's top scorer.
International career
He made his senior debut for the England national team in 2015 under manager Roy Hodgson. He was appointed captain by manager Gareth Southgate in 2018, leading the team at the 2018 FIFA World Cup where he won the Golden Boot. He captained England to the final of UEFA Euro 2020 and the quarter-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He surpassed Wayne Rooney to become England's all-time leading goalscorer in 2023.
Player profile
A classic centre-forward, he is renowned for his clinical finishing, powerful shooting, and exceptional link-up play. His ability to drop deep and contribute to build-up play, alongside his strength in the air and precise penalty-taking, makes him a complete forward. Former players and pundits like Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer have frequently praised his goal-scoring consistency and football intelligence. His style has drawn comparisons to legendary forwards such as Alan Shearer and Jürgen Klinsmann.
Personal life
He married his childhood sweetheart, Katie Goodland, in 2019, and they have four children. The family resides in Munich following his move to FC Bayern Munich. He is known for his charitable work, notably supporting The Prince's Trust and donating to Great Ormond Street Hospital. In 2022, he was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire for services to football.
Career statistics
As of the end of the 2023–24 season, he has made over 450 appearances in the Premier League, scoring more than 200 goals. For Tottenham Hotspur, he scored 280 goals in all competitions, making him the club's highest scorer. At FC Bayern Munich, he scored 44 goals in his debut Bundesliga season. For the England national team, he has earned over 90 caps and scored more than 60 international goals. Category:English footballers Category:England international footballers Category:Premier League players Category:Bundesliga players