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Harry Kane

Harry Kane is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bayern Munich and captains the England national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Harry Kane is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bayern Munich and captains the England national team. He is known for prolific goalscoring, holding major scoring records for Tottenham Hotspur, England, and in the Premier League. He surpassed 500 career goals in official matches in 2026.

Career

Kane began his senior career in England and became one of the Premier League's most prolific scorers at Tottenham Hotspur. He later transferred to Bayern Munich, where he continued his high scoring rate.

Scoring records

Kane holds major scoring records for Tottenham Hotspur and England, and he is among the Premier League's highest all-time scorers. By 2026, he had reached more than 500 official career goals.

International play

Kane has been a long-time member and captain of the England national team. He has played in multiple major tournaments, including FIFA World Cups and UEFA European Championship finals.

Honours

Kane won his first major team trophy with Bayern Munich after leaving Tottenham Hotspur, where he had not won a major honour. His individual achievements include Golden Boot awards and multiple top-scorer honours.

Key facts

  • Kane has scored more than 500 career goals in official club and international matches.
  • He is Tottenham Hotspur's all-time leading goalscorer with 280 goals.
  • He is England's all-time leading goalscorer.
  • He joined Bayern Munich in 2023 after leaving Tottenham Hotspur.
  • He has captained England at major international tournaments.
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Canadian context

Kane is best known to Canadian readers through Premier League coverage, UEFA competitions, and England’s international matches, which are widely followed in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

How many goals has Harry Kane scored?
He has scored more than 500 career goals in official club and international matches.
How old is Harry Kane?
He was born on 28 July 1993, so he is 32 years old.
What teams has Harry Kane played for?
His senior club career has included Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich. He has also represented England internationally.
What is Harry Kane's net worth?
An exact, up-to-date net worth is not reliably established in the provided sources.
Who is Harry Kane's wife?
Harry Kane is married to Kate Goodland.
How many trophies has Harry Kane won?
The provided sources confirm that he has won at least one major club trophy with Bayern Munich, but they do not give a complete verified trophy count.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Kane
    Supports: Career scoring totals, Tottenham and England goal records, and overall career context.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannicahttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Harry-Kane
    Supports: Biography, Tottenham scoring record, England record, Bayern Munich move, and first major title with Bayern.
  3. Bundesligahttps://www.bundesliga.com/en/player/harry-kane
    Supports: Birth date, age, current club, and player profile.
  4. ESPNhttps://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/142200/harry-kane
    Supports: Birth date, age, nationality, position, and current club.
  5. UEFAhttps://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0246-0e98e165e637-80a3db4428a1-1000--harry-kane-all-his-goals-records-stats-claims-to-fame/
    Supports: Updated goal totals and international appearances/goals.
  6. The Athletichttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7004343/2026/02/14/harry-kane-500-goals-bayern-tottenham-england/
    Supports: 500-goal milestone and scoring breakdown across clubs and England.
  7. BBC Sporthttps://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c743xp1xw9yo
    Supports: 500-goal milestone and context on scoring records.