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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.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

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, and he surpassed 500 career goals in official matches in 2026.

What it is

Harry Kane is a forward and one of the most prolific goalscorers in modern football. He has scored more than 500 career goals in official club and international matches, and holds all-time scoring records for Tottenham Hotspur and England.

Key details

Kane began his senior career at Tottenham Hotspur, becoming the club's all-time leading scorer with 280 goals. He transferred to Bayern Munich in 2023 and won the Bundesliga title. He also captains England and has played in multiple major tournaments, including World Cups and European Championship finals.

Why it matters

Kane's consistent goal-scoring has made him a central figure in English and European football. For Canadian fans, he is a familiar name through Premier League broadcasts, UEFA competitions, and England's international matches, which are widely followed in Canada.

In short

  • Harry Kane has scored more than 500 career goals in official matches.
  • He is Tottenham Hotspur's all-time leading scorer and England's all-time leading scorer.
  • He joined Bayern Munich in 2023 and won the Bundesliga title.
  • He captains the England national team and has played in major international tournaments.
Canadian angle

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

Quick questions

How many goals has Harry Kane scored?
He has scored more than 500 career goals in official club and international matches.
What teams has Harry Kane played for?
His senior club career has included Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich. He has also represented England internationally.
How old is Harry Kane?
He was born on 28 July 1993, so he is 32 years old.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Kane
    Supports: Career scoring totals, Tottenham and England goal records, and overall career context.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Harry-Kane
    Supports: Biography, Tottenham scoring record, England record, Bayern Munich move, and first major title with Bayern.
  3. Bundesliga — https://www.bundesliga.com/en/player/harry-kane
    Supports: Birth date, age, current club, and player profile.
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/142200/harry-kane
    Supports: Birth date, age, nationality, position, and current club.
  5. UEFA — https://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 Athletic — https://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 Sport — https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c743xp1xw9yo
    Supports: 500-goal milestone and context on scoring records.