Harry Kane

Footballer and Tottenham Hotspur striker

Harry Kane - Footballer and Tottenham Hotspur striker
Born

July 28th, 1993
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

England

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A professional footballer, this individual plays as a striker for Tottenham Hotspur and the England national team. Emerging as a professional player in 2011, notable performances in the Premier League led to significant recognition. The player has represented England in multiple international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship. With a reputation for goal-scoring, the player became the Premier League's top scorer in the 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 seasons. Notably, Kane earned the Golden Boot award at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, finishing as the tournament's highest scorer.

Top scorer in Premier League 2015-2017

Golden Boot winner at 2018 FIFA World Cup

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