Harry Kane reiterates NFL dream and places timeline on dramatic sport change

Fintan Starkey

By Fintan Starkey


Published: 23/09/2025

- 18:06

The England star revealed his dream to play in America in a different sport

Harry Kane has revealed that he would like to take up a career in the NFL when he time in top flight football comes to an end.

The 32-year-old England captain confirmed he has looked into pursuing a career as an NFL placekicker and it continues to occupy his thoughts, though he acknowledges such aspirations must wait considerably longer before becoming reality.


The striker's exceptional penalty-taking record demonstrates his capacity to strike a ball cleanly, a skill that could translate well to the demands of placekicking in the NFL.

When questioned about whether American football could feature in his future plans, Kane told his Cleats Club channel: "To be honest it's always something that's in the back of my mind but still a long way away yet, we'll see in the future if it will be possible."

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Harry Kane has been very open about his love for the NFL

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However, any transition to American football would require complete dedication to mastering an entirely new sporting discipline, alongside another significant relocation for his family.

With his Bayern contract running until 2027, Kane appears content to keep these NFL ambitions as a future possibility rather than an immediate objective.

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The prolific forward's current deal with the Bundesliga champions extends through to 2027, though speculation persists about whether he will fulfil the entire duration of that commitment.

Kane anticipates continuing at elite European level for multiple seasons ahead, with no consideration being given to a potential Major League Soccer switch that might facilitate settling in America before pursuing NFL opportunities.

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Harry Kane is currently racking up goals in the Bundesliga

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For the moment, the striker appears satisfied to maintain his American football aspirations as a long-term possibility rather than actively pursuing them.

Such a career change would demand significant adjustments beyond simply transferring his ball-striking abilities to a different sport.

The physical requirements of placekicking differ substantially from those of a footballer, necessitating specialised training and adaptation to American football's unique demands.

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At 32, Kane shows no indication of actively pursuing this alternative career path in the near future.

His focus remains firmly on his current role at Bayern Munich, where he continues to perform at the highest level of European football.

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Harry Kane reassured fans he is not leaving the football pitch anytime soon

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No concrete steps towards either an MLS transfer or NFL trials have materialised, suggesting these ambitions remain firmly in the realm of future possibilities.

The striker's American football dreams appear destined to remain unfulfilled for several years yet, with his immediate priorities lying elsewhere in his established football career.