‘It’s something I’d like to explore in a future date’: Harry Kane on if he would join the NFL
The 31-year-old Kane now has 36 goals in the Champions League, more than any other English player.
Bayern's Harry Kane celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Champions League play off first leg soccer match between Celtic Glasgow and Bayern Munich at the Celtic Park Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) England and Bayern Munich player Harry Kane’s love for the National Football League (NFL) has been well documented with the Three Lions captain a big fan of American football team the New England Patriots. After scoring a goal for Bayern against Celtic in a 2-1 win in the first leg of the Champions League playoff stage, the England captain was asked if he’ll ever consider switching to American football.
To which Kane said, “I’ve been asked about it before and my focus is on here, the Champions League, Bayern Munich but it’s something I’d like to explore in a future date. But I still feel like I’ve got many more years ahead of me (in football).”
He said he watched the Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday and “honesty didn’t care who won.” However, deep down, he wasn’t unhappy to see the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes come up short in their bid for a third straight Super Bowl title, given he is a big Tom Brady fan.
Kane has spoken previously about being inspired by the journey of Brady, who went from being a sixth-round pick in the NFL Draft to a seven-time Super Bowl champion.
“All credit to the Eagles, stopping the Chiefs doing the three-peat,” Kane said. “I’m backing my boy Brady, so it was nice to see it if I’m totally honest.”
The 31-year-old Kane now has 36 goals in the Champions League, more than any other English player. His goal against Celtic also continued another bountiful personal run — scoring past Kasper Schmeichel.
Whether for former club Tottenham, England or now Bayern, Kane cannot stop netting against the Dane. His back-post volley when unmarked at a corner in the 49th was his 19th career goal past Schmeichel, more than any other goalkeeper he has faced.
(With agency inputs)
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