Harry Kane - A Detailed Overview
Early Years
Harry Edward Kane was born on July 28, 1993 in Walthamstow, London, England. He was born to Kim and Patrick Kane and has one older brother, Charlie. Kane started his football career at the age of eight, playing for Ridgeway Rovers, a local club in north London, where David Beckham had played at youth level.
Youth Career
Kane joined the Arsenal youth academy when he was eight years old. However, after a season, he was let go because he was thought to be overweight and lacking in pace. He then returned to his old club, Ridgeway Rovers and also had brief spells at Watford and Tottenham Hotspur's academies before finally finding a home at Spurs. He made steady progress through the various youth ranks at Tottenham and eventually signed a professional contract with the club in July 2010.
Professional Career with Tottenham Hotspur
After signing his first professional contract with Tottenham Hotspur, Kane spent time on loan spells at Leyton Orient, Millwall, Norwich City and Leicester City to gain experience and improve his skills. In the 2013-14 season, under the guidance of new manager Tim Sherwood, Kane made his Premier League debut and scored his first goal. In the 2014-15 season, Kane had his breakthrough year scoring 21 goals in the Premier League, becoming the first Spurs player to score over 20 league goals in a season since 1987. He has since then become a key player for Spurs, with consistent performances and his prolific goalscoring ability.
International Career
Kane represented England at various youth levels before making his senior international debut in March 2015, scoring on his debut against Lithuania. Since then, he has been a crucial player for England, leading the line and scoring important goals. Kane was chosen as the captain for England for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, and he went on to win the Golden Boot as the top scorer of the tournament, scoring six goals.
Achievements and Awards
Harry Kane's career has been filled with numerous accomplishments. He has won the Premier League Golden Boot award twice, in the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons. He also won the Golden Boot at the 2018 World Cup. Kane was also named PFA Young Player of the Year in the 2014-2015 season, and has been named in the PFA Team of the Year multiple times. He has also been Tottenham's Player of the Year twice.
Playing Style
Harry Kane is often described as a complete forward, courtesy of his goalscoring, ability to hold up the ball, creating spaces and opportunities for his teammates, coupled with his work-rate on and off the ball. He has developed into a world-class striker, known for his ability to score goals consistently.
Personal Life
Kane is married to Katie Goodland, who he met at secondary school. They have three children together. Kane is known for his dedication to the game and his discipline. He doesn't drink alcohol during the football season and works rigorously on his fitness and diet. He is also a huge fan of golf.
