2017, March [268] After doing so to Brighton & Hove Albion player Adam Lallana and winning a penalty, Kane was criticised by ex-Arsenal player Martin Keown who said, "He looks at his opponent, knows what he is going to do and makes a back for him. [88], Kane's squad number was changed from 18 to 10, previously worn by Emmanuel Adebayor. [210], Kane was also eligible for the Republic of Ireland through his father, who was born in Galway,[13] but in August 2014 he ruled out switching allegiance, saying that he wanted to break into the England senior team. Having scored Spurs' third goal at Elland Road, Kane provided a sublime assist for Son to score. [287], Kane abstains from alcohol during the football season, and starting from 2017, he hired a full-time chef to optimise his nutrition. [200] He made his debut on 16 June, in a 30 win in a warm-up match against Uruguay. [199], On 28 May 2013, he was named in manager Peter Taylor's 21-man squad for the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup. [198] In total Kane appeared 14 times for England U19s and contributed 6 goals during that period. [48] Coming as an 86th-minute substitute for Sandro, Tottenham lost 21. There are footballers in the English Premier League, and then there is Harry Kane. [144] He also scored for the first time at Old Trafford in the following game as Tottenham won 30 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. It was his 21st goal of the league campaign, equalling a Premier League club record alongside Teddy Sheringham, Jrgen Klinsmann and Gareth Bale. [154] On 1 January 2020, in the away match against Southampton that ended in a 10 defeat, Kane suffered a hamstring injury. [89] With Adebayor and Roberto Soldado having been put up for sale, he began the season as the club's only forward, and the third-choice captain behind Hugo Lloris and Jan Vertonghen. [10] Under Pochettino, Kane said that his game has improved through the tough training techniques instituted by the manager. [234] On 15 October, England played Spain for the second time in the group, this time running out 32 winners with Kane assisting two of the three goals. [229], Kane scored his sixth goal of the finals as England overcame Colombia in the Round of 16. [85] On 24 May 2015, he headed in an Eric Dier cross for the only goal of an away win over Everton on the final day of the season to confirm fifth place for Tottenham, thus qualifying them to the group stage of the following season's UEFA Europa League. His ability to come up with match-winning moments of brilliance set him apart, netting 208 Premier League goals across spells at Everton and Manchester United. While Manchester City's Erling Haaland chases down the single-season record, Tottenham Hotspur's Harry. [181] This was the first hat-trick ever scored in the Europa Conference League,[182] and made Kane the first player to score a hat-trick in all three current major UEFA club competitions (i.e. [216] Kane scored his third England goal against Switzerland in another qualifier three days later, which they won 20. [56], Kane scored his first Tottenham goal of the 201314 season at White Hart Lane in a League Cup tie against Hull City, scoring the equaliser in extra time, the match finished 22. [104], In the absence of Hugo Lloris, Kane captained Tottenham in their opening home match of the 201617 season, assisting Victor Wanyama's winning goal as Spurs beat Crystal Palace 10 in a London derby at White Hart Lane. [235] On 14 November, before a friendly against the United States (US), Kane presented Wayne Rooney with England's Golden Boot in recognition of Rooney's 53 England goals, a record that makes him England's all-time top goal scorer. Shearer achieved his total over a 14-year career, while Kane, 29, is currently in his 10th year. This was his first goal of the tournament. [33], He signed his first professional contract with the club in July 2010. [135], On 23 December, Kane equalled Alan Shearer's record of 36 Premier League goals in a calendar year, having scored a hat-trick in a 03 away win to Burnley. 3 min read. In an interview with The Daily Telegraph, he said that he changed the number "to become a club legend". [212] He made his international debut at Wembley Stadium, replacing Wayne Rooney in the second half against Lithuania, and scored just 80 seconds later with a header from a Raheem Sterling cross. Dad probably won't like me saying that, but I think my granddad Eric on my Mum's side was quite a good footballer, and played at a decent level. I know, in a game, I am going to receive the ball with my back to goal, and that the team will need me to link up and bring others into play. [38][39] Slade said that he was "delighted" that Kane scored a goal on his first league start. [204] On 10 October, he scored a hat-trick for England under-21s against San Marino during 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification. [192][193][194], In January 2010, Kane was called up to play for the England under-17 team for the Algarve Tournament in Portugal. Harry Kane has become Tottenham Hotspur's all-time top scorer after scoring in the Premier League clash against Manchester City on Sunday. He scored the equalizing goal in the 65th minute to tie the score 11, although the match ended a 21 defeat. The list below is updated as of Sunday, February 5, 2023 (active Premier League players in bold). Manchester City will be favourites to prosper at the Etihad, though, with two-thirds of Haaland's goals coming . Tottenham's Harry Kane continued his march up the all-time Premier League scoring table as he joined an exclusive club by firing the winner against Manchester City on February 5. Harry Kane and Son Heung-min wrote their names into the record books on Saturday after combining to devastating effect once again in Tottenham Hotspur's' 4-0 win at Leeds United. It's clear that Kane has a lot of work ahead of him to finish No. The 29-year-old is also third in the all-time Premier League goalscorer standings, behind Wayne Rooney on 208 goals and Alan Shearer on 260 goals. Harry Kane has become the first player to score 100 away goals in the league. Wayne Rooney is one of the most iconic names in the entirety of English football, and one of the most feared strikers across the globe in his prime. 1. [111], On 1 December 2016, Kane signed a new contract with Tottenham, keeping him at the club until 2022. "[264] Additionally, he is also known for his defensive work-rate,[265] and is an accurate penalty taker. More than half of Kane's goals have come on the road after he set the all-time mark for road goals scored in Premier League history with his previous tally at Brighton on March 16, 2022. 1. [157] On 23 June, in his 200th Premier League appearance for Tottenham, he scored his first goal of 2020 against West Ham, sealing a 20 win. . Tottenham's Harry Kane continues his march up the all-time Premier League scoring table with his latest goal against Fulham on January 23. Kane rescued a point for Tottenham by scoring in the sixth minute of injury time to bring the score to 22. Kane speaking about his England debut. Harry Kane is the second-fastest to 100 goals, doing so in 141 games. "[210] On 1 July 2017, Kane announced his engagement to Goodland on his Twitter account,[280] and said in June 2019 that they had married. The goal also made him the club's top goalscorer in European competitions with 24 goals scored. 2017, December Kane scored his 150 th Premier League goal in December 2020 with a trademark header in the last minute of time against West Brom in a 1-0 victory. Kane scored 13 of his 200 goals in second-half extra time, his latest in the 97th minute at home against West Ham United on February 22, 2015. 2015, March [196] He later moved up to the under-19s and scored twice in a 61 victory over Albania on 8 October 2010. [191] This fact was disputed, however, as Tottenham do not count the two goals Greaves scored in the 1962 FA Charity Shield, which would put him on 268. [152][153], Kane started Tottenham's first game of the 201920 season, scoring twice in a 31 home win against Aston Villa. [116] On 26 February 2017, Kane once again scored a hat-trick as Tottenham beat Stoke 40, his third hat-trick in nine games, and his second in consecutive domestic games. That is likely to require three or four more seasons of high-level, double-digit output. Kylian Mbappe became Paris St Germain's all-time top scorer when he helped his side extend their Ligue 1 lead to a provisional 11 points in a 4-2 home win against Nantes in Ligue 1 on Saturday. Dwight Yorke was the first non-English player to score 100 goals in the Premier League, doing so on 24 November 2000. Kane featured and scored during England's successful UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying campaign, and represented the country at the tournament. The answer is Harry Kane! [156] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic which resulted in the suspension of League matches, he did not play any further matches until 19 June. [285] Kane has cited The Brady 6, a documentary about Brady, as an inspiration for his development. [22] Manager Arsne Wenger stated in November 2015 that he was disappointed that Arsenal chose to release Kane. A virtual shoe-in for an eventual knighthood, the HurriKane earned his . Kane scored the winner against France in the final group stage match to ensure the team a safe passage through to the semi-finals. [166] It was also Kane's 100th home goal for Tottenham in all competitions, and his 250th career goal for club and country. Kane scored in the 96th minute, away against Chelsea on August 14, 2022, and in the 95th minute, away against Manchester City on February 19, 2022, and away against Liverpool on February 14, 2018. Kane scored in the 96th minute, away against Chelsea on August 14, 2022, and in the 95th minute, away against Manchester City on February 19, 2022, and away against Liverpool on February 14, 2018. [161], Kane scored a hat-trick against Maccabi Haifa in the UEFA Europa League play-off round on 1 October, securing qualification for the group stage. Shearer achieved his total over a 14-year career, while Kane, 29, is currently in his 10th year. [10], A tall and physical striker,[254][255] Kane's style of play has been compared to that of former Tottenham forward Jrgen Klinsmann, a comparison Kane called flattering in February 2015. [65], On 2 November 2014, Kane came on as a second-half substitute in Tottenham's 21 win over Aston Villa and scored his first Premier League goal of the season to win the match in the 90th minute. Can he break the record. [12][13] The family moved to Chingford where Kane attended Larkswood Primary Academy until 2004,[14][15] followed by Chingford Foundation School (also attended by David Beckham). [273], Kane features in EA Sports' FIFA video game series: he was named in the Team of the Year in FIFA 18, joining Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in attack. [16] He played football from a young age, joining a local club, Ridgeway Rovers, when he was six in 1999. [57] Tottenham won 87 on penalties, with Kane taking and converting the fifth of the nine sets of spot-kicks. [250] He also strives to achieve marginal gain in order to maximise his potential by tweaking various aspects of his training and preparations as well as nutrition.[251]. [183] His second goal of the season came on 19 December, when he scored the opener in a 22 home draw against Liverpool. [112] On 1 January 2017, made his 100th Premier League appearance,[113] scoring the first Premier League goal of the new year against Watford on the 27-minute mark, which he extended to a brace after scoring again in the 33rd minute. [197] Kane played a large role in the England under-19s progression to the semi-finals of the 2012 UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Estonia. Shearer, Rooney and Kane are the only players in Premier League history to reach 200 goals. He scored twice in a 30 win to secure the team's progress to the group stage. Kane on his footballing education, 2016[248]. [284], Kane and Goodland have two Labrador retrievers, Brady and Wilson, named after NFL quarterbacks Tom Brady and Russell Wilson. [115] In the fifth round of the 201617 FA Cup on 19 February 2017, Kane scored all three goals as Tottenham beat Fulham 30. [17] Kane talked about footballing in the family: I think the sporting genes come from my Mum's side of the family although the topic is a hot debate in the Kane household. Kane's former youth coach Alex Inglethorpe has said of him: When he first came into the under-18s as a 15 year old, he stood out in the sense he looked a bit gangly. [30] Kane appeared on the first-team bench twice during the 200910 season. [239] Kane was in fine form throughout the qualifying process, becoming the first Englishman to score in every game in a qualifying campaign, registering a total of twelve goals the joint-most for an England player in a single year. [186], On 16 March, Kane scored in a 20 win away at Brighton, bringing his Premier League away goal tally to 95, surpassing Wayne Rooney's record for most Premier League goals scored away from home. [20] Kane has also spoken of his admiration for the former Brazil forward Ronaldo, adding that he loved to watch footage of him on YouTube: "He was one of the first ones I looked at and thought, 'Wow. [169] On 23 May, he scored a goal in a 42 win over Leicester City, to reach his 23rd goal of the season and to win the third Golden Boot award in his career. [244], In the last two 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Albania and San Marino, Kane scored back-to-back first-half hat-tricks (including a "perfect hat-trick" against the former and four goals against the latter) to help secure England's qualification to the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification. Harry Kane has set his sights on finishing his career as the all-time top goalscorer in the Premier League. [124] In the last match at White Hart Lane on 14 May, Harry Kane scored the 20 goal as Tottenham beat Manchester United 21. [187], Kane scored his first goal of the season in the London derby away at Chelsea. [275], On 14 May 2020, Kane announced that he would sponsor Leyton Orient's shirts for the next season to help support the first club he played for professionally through the COVID-19 pandemic. Wayne Rooney is one of the most iconic names in the entirety of English football, and one of the most feared strikers across the globe in his prime. He also said that Kane would "be a good addition" for the club in the second half of the season. Tottenham reportedly want at least 100m for all-time club top scorer Harry Kane if he is to leave this summer. ALL OF HARRY KANE'S 2016/17. [226] In the next group game on 24 June, Kane scored a hat-trick in England's 61 win over Panama, which was England's largest ever World Cup victory. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Here's an in-depth look at the names Kane is still chasing as well as the full list of Top 20 all-time scorers in the league's history since 1992/93. [283] Their first son, Louis Harry Kane, was born on 29 December 2020. Kane, who had a brief spell on loan at the King Power Stadium in the 2012/13 season, has scored a whopping 18 goals in only 15 games Premier League games against Leicester, making them the team he . Kane (199 Premier League goals) is. The pinnacle of strikers as far as the Premier League is concerned, Shearer is way out in front on 260 goals and lays claim to the all-time record. [221], On 10 June 2017, Kane captained England for the first time in their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier with Scotland at Hampden Park, scoring an added-time equaliser to rescue a 22 draw. More than half of Kane's goals have come on the road after he set the all-time mark for road goals scored in Premier League history with his previous tally at Brighton on March 16, 2022. [215], In his next appearance on 5 September 2015, substitute Kane scored the fifth of England's six goals in a win over San Marino which qualified them for UEFA Euro 2016. [249] They wrote that he preferred to place his shots, although he could also score from distance. Born and raised in the London borough of Waltham Forest, Kane began his career at Tottenham Hotspur, where, after fast progression through the team's youth academy, he was promoted to the senior team in 2009, at age 16. Kane (200 Premier League goals) is all alone in third place with his eyes set on catching Wayne Rooney (208) for second place. [10] In February 2015, BBC Sport wrote that Kane was best as a lone striker, with his "hold-up play and close control" making him apt in other positions as well. Kane's goal on his 304th appearance in the Premier League also saw him join the exclusive "200 Club" alongside Alan Shearer (260 goals in 441 games) and Wayne Rooney (208 in 491), becoming only . [217] On 12 October 2015, as England finished their qualification campaign with a 10th win from 10 matches, Kane's shot hit the post for an own goal by Lithuanian goalkeeper Giedrius Arlauskis in a 30 away victory. 29/12/2020. Harry Edward Kane was born on 28 July 1993 in Walthamstow, London to Kim (ne Hogg) and Patrick Kane and has one older brother, Charlie. To mark the occasion, Kane featured on CBeebies' Bedtimes Stories. [67] Kane then became a regular in Spurs' starting line-up under Pochettino; he was selected to start for the first time a week later for this Premier League season, and although the team lost 21 at home to Stoke City,[68] he retained his place in the first XI for Spurs' 21 win away to Hull City on 23 November, scoring the team's equalising goal. [129][130][131] His opening goal against Everton on 9 September was his 100th overall for the club, coming in his 169th appearance. [92] Eight days later, he recorded his fifth goal of the season with the final goal in a 31 win at home to Aston Villa. [128], After not finding the back of the net in Tottenham's first three games, Kane scored a brace in three of his next four appearances for the club across all competitions. [141] He was named in the PFA Team of the Year for the fourth consecutive season in April 2018, alongside fellow forwards Mohamed Salah and Sergio Agero. Shared between two blistering spells at Blackburn and Newcastle United, his ability to finish almost any type of chance on offer is something that most could never even dream of ever being matched. Kane (200 Premier League goals) is all alone in third place with his eyes set on catching Wayne Rooney (208) for second place. I've had so many good moments this year that it's hard to choose a favourite, but I think that tops them all. He's also young, fresh and his attitude appears to be very, very good. [260][261][262][263] As such, in 2022, Sam McGuire of Opta Sports identified him as "the most creative number 9 in the world. "[270], Kane has a sponsorship deal with sportswear and equipment supplier Nike: he wears Nike Hypervenom football boots. Watch all 17 of Harry Kane's Premier League goals as the England captain became the all-time record away goalscorer in the competition's history.SUBSCRIBE to ensure you dont miss a video from the Spurs YouTube channel. [178] Kane announced his desire to stay at Tottenham on 25 August after the move to Manchester City failed to materialise, with Kane stating: "I will be staying at Tottenham this summer and will be 100 per cent focused on helping the team achieve success. He exceeded the 200-goal mark in the Premier League last month but the 29-year . Kane (192 Premier League goals) is all alone in third . It's clear that Kane has a lot of work ahead of him to finish No. [240], In the round of 16 match on 29 June 2021, Kane scored the second goal against Germany. [253] Also that month, Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy said that the England team should be built around Kane, stating, "I'm struggling to see a weakness in the lad's game". Kane, who turns 30 in July, has time on his side as he is currently in the prime of his career. [271] In 2018 he featured in a Nike commercial, 'Nothing Beats A Londoner', along with other sports stars based in the city, including quadruple Olympic champion Mo Farah and Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard, highlighting London's diversity. He loves football, he loves playing, he loves scoring goals". [206] He played every minute of England's campaign at the tournament, which ended with them eliminated in last place in their group.[207][208][209]. [136] He surpassed Shearer's record the following game with another hat-trick in the 52 home win against Southampton, ending the year with 39 Premier League goals. [230] Kane didn't score again for the rest of the tournament as England finished in fourth place after losing 20 Belgium in the third place playoff. Hit the bell to get notifications on our latest uploads! The England captain's fifth goal of the season moved him past former Manchester United striker Andy Cole (187) on the list of players with the most goals scored since the English top flight became the Premier League in 1992.. As such, Kane can now set his sights on the second-placed Wayne Rooney, who scored a total 208 goals in 491 Premier League games for Everton and Manchester United during . Premier League all-time top scorers: Where does Harry Kane rank in history? Kane, who turns 30 in July, has time on his side as he is currently in the prime of his career. [54] He marked his home debut with a goal against Blackburn Rovers, in a 30 win on 26 February 2013. I played in different positions as a kid and it helped me learn different parts of the game. [289], On 10 October 2022, Kane launched the Harry Kane Foundation, which 'seeks to change perceptions of mental health by normalising conversations and promoting positive habits to end stigma around the subject'. Harry Kane scores 200th Premier League goal as he becomes Tottenham's all-time top scorer The Independent Follow See more about Harry Kane Browse more videos Playing next 1:10 'Football is in Kane's DNA' - Guardiola and Stellini praise forward for breaking Spurs goal record beinsports-hk 1:04 [34] On 7 January 2011, Kane moved to Leyton Orient on loan until the end of the 201011 season. [145][146] He scored the opening goal against Cardiff City on 1 January 2019, and with that goal, he became the first player to have scored a goal against every Premier League team he has faced. 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[118] He was named Player of the Month for the fourth time in his career in February 2017. [96] On 19 December 2015, Kane made his 100th appearance for the club in a 20 win away to Southampton, and scored his 10th goal in his last 10 matches. Tottenham's Harry Kane continued his march up the all-time Premier League scoring table as he joined an exclusive club by firing the winner against Manchester City on February 5. [237], In the qualifying round of UEFA Euro 2020, Kane captained the 1,000th match played by England, and scored a hat-trick against Montenegro. [58] He also scored in the following match, helping Tottenham to recover from a 30 deficit against West Bromwich Albion before eventually drawing 33. [73] Kane set up Christian Eriksen's late equaliser against Sheffield United on 28 January 2015, a goal which put Tottenham into the 2015 League Cup Final. Tactically he was very flexible. [60], Kane made his first appearance of the 201415 season as a substitute against West Ham on the opening day of the Premier League season, providing an assist for the match-winning goal by Eric Dier. Arsenal 0-1 Bournemouth LIVE: Philip Billing scores the second-fastest goal in Premier League history - timed at 9.11 SECONDS - as the visitors take a shock early lead at the Emirates [256] In March 2015, Football Association chairman Greg Dyke named Kane as the benchmark for clubs producing young English players. [69] Between 14 and 26 December, Kane scored in three consecutive 21 wins for Tottenham, against Swansea City,[70] Burnley[71] and Leicester City[72] respectively. [87] On 29 July 2015, Tottenham were the guests in the 2015 MLS All-Star Game at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado. Kane still needs 60 more goals to equal the record of the Magpies' talisman. [290], 201617: League runner-up and second Golden Boot, 202021: Third Golden Boot and Playmaker of the Season, club's top goalscorer in European competitions, 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification, Member of the Order of the British Empire, List of men's footballers with 50 or more international goals, List of footballers with 100 or more Premier League goals, "Harry Kane: Tottenham and England forward 'the best striker in the world', says David Villa", "Ranked! Tottenham top scorer all-time. Kane (199 Premier League goals) is. If Kane can score nine more goals in the matches that remain in the 2022/23 season, he can surpass the Liverpool-born legend. [140] On 4 February, Kane scored an added-time penalty to equalise in a 22 draw with Liverpool at Anfield for his 100th Premier League goal; he achieved the century of league goals in 141 games, beaten only by Alan Shearer's 124. I think she's even been in the papers a couple of times taking the dogs out. Factoring in game time lost due to injury, Kane's career Premier League goal scoring is pretty evenly distributed across age, with his most so far coming at age 24, when he scored 30 goals, and age 23, when he scored 29 goals. [74] His performances led to him being named as the Premier League Player of the Month for January 2015. [189] Kane broke the record the following game when he scored the only goal in the game against Wolverhampton Wanderers, becoming the first player to score 185 goals in the Premier League for a single club. [219] At the European Championship in France that June, Kane was assigned to take corner kicks, a tactic which was criticised by pundits,[220] but defended by Hodgson, who said that Kane was the best for the role. [31] Both matches were in home domestic cup victories: one the League Cup fixture against Everton on 27 October 2009[32] and the other in the FA Cup fourth-round replay against Bolton Wanderers on 24 February 2010. [46], Kane spent pre-season 201213 season with Tottenham, scoring a hat-trick in a 60 away win against Southend United on 10 August 2012. [28] In July 2009, on his 16th birthday, he signed a scholarship contract with Tottenham. With a combined seven goals in the last two fixtures however, a 61 win over reigning champions Leicester City[126] and a 71 win against Hull City,[127] Kane finished as the top scorer of the Premier League on 29 goals, and thus won his second consecutive Golden Boot, becoming only the fifth player to do so. [160] His first league goal of the 202021 season came in the second league match following a spree of four goals which were all scored by Son Heung-min and assisted by Kane, giving Spurs a 52 win over Southampton. Follow Harry Kane Premier League Record Honours & Awards Appearances 307 Goals 201 Wins 171 Losses 76 Attack Goals 201 Goals per match 0.65 Headed goals 37 Goals with right foot 122 Goals with left foot 40 Penalties scored 30 Freekicks scored 1 Shots 1,138 Shots on target 502 Shooting accuracy % 44% Hit woodwork 36 Big chances missed 125 Team Play [176][177] He made his season bow on 22 August as a substitute against Wolverhampton Wanderers his first appearance since returning late for pre-season. Harry Kane - All goals | Transfermarkt #10 Harry Kane 6 4 Tottenham Premier League League level: First Tier Joined: Jan 1, 2011 Contract expires: Jun 30, 2024 imago images + Date of birth/Age: Jul 28, 1993 (29) Place of birth: London Citizenship: England Height: 1,88 m Position: Centre-Forward Current international: England Caps/Goals: 80 / 53 Premier League all-time top scorers: Where does Harry Kane rank in history? [99], Kane was Premier League Player of the Month for the third time in March 2016, after scoring five goals in four games, including an angled strike from the corner of the 18-yard box in the North London derby which Kane called "one of my best goals technically". Alan Shearer, the Premier League's all-time top scorer, on Kane in March 2015[252], Former Tottenham manager David Pleat described Kane as an "old-fashioned traditional centre-forward". At 23 years and 133 days, Michael Owen was the youngest player to reach the 100 goal milestone. . [248] Indeed, although Kane is predominantly known for his clinical finishing and prolific goalscoring ability as an out-and-out striker, he is also known for his vision, technique, link-up play, and passing ability, which enables him to drop deep, bring his teammates into play, and create chances for other players; he is therefore also capable of playing in a more creative role as a false 9 or even as a number 10. Shared between two blistering spells at Blackburn and Newcastle United, his ability to finish almost any type of chance on offer is something that most could never even dream of ever being matched.