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Harry Kane

What is harry kane?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Full name Harry Edward Kane[1]
Date of birth 28 July 1993[1]
Place of birth Leytonstone, London, England[1]
Current club Bayern Munich[3]
England debut 27 March 2015[2]
England goals 85[2]

Harry Kane is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Bayern Munich and captains the England national team. He is known as one of the best players in the world and holds records as England's and Tottenham Hotspur's all-time top goalscorer.

Context

Harry Kane was born on 28 July 1993 in Leytonstone, London, England [1]. He began his senior career at Tottenham Hotspur, where he scored 280 goals and became the club's all-time top goalscorer [1]. In August 2023, he joined Bayern Munich [3]. Kane made his England debut on 27 March 2015 and has since scored 85 goals, making him England's all-time top goalscorer [2]. He is also the highest-scoring English player in the UEFA Champions League with 54 goals [1]. With over 500 career goals for club and country, he is widely regarded as one of the best players in the world [1].

Documented claims

  • Harry Kane is described as one of the best players in the world. [1]
  • He has scored over 500 career goals for club and country. [1]
  • He is the highest-scoring English player in the UEFA Champions League with 54 goals. [1]
  • He is Tottenham Hotspur's all-time top goalscorer with 280 goals. [1]

Questions and answers

Is Harry Kane the best striker in the world?

Harry Kane is described as one of the best players in the world, known for his goal-scoring ability and leadership [1].

How many goals has Harry Kane scored for England?

Harry Kane has scored 85 goals for England, making him the country's all-time top goalscorer [2].

Sources

  1. Harry Kane: Leading the Line for England — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. England Football player profile: Harry Kane — englandfootball.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Harry Kane Profile & Stats | Attacker — goal.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports