Harry Kane Eyes NFL Dream After Bayern Munich Stint

Bayern Munich star and England captain Harry Kane, 32, has long expressed his ambition to become an NFL kicker after retirement. Inspired by Tom Brady in 2011, Kane is a New England Patriots fan and confident his 96 out of 108 penalty conversions give him an edge. Super Bowl champion Dustin Colquitt even offered to coach him.

Going to the United States has always been part of Harry Kane’s dream, and the England captain continues to express his desire to one day join the NFL as a kicker. The 32-year-old Bayern Munich striker first developed his passion for American football in 2011 after watching a documentary about Tom Brady, with whom he later became friends. A longtime fan of the New England Patriots, Kane even attended their Super Bowl victory in 2019.

Kane’s ambition mirrors that of other footballers who made the switch to the NFL, such as Austrian Toni Fritsch, who won a Super Bowl with the Dallas Cowboys, and others like Josh Lambo and Brandon Aubrey, who successfully transitioned from soccer to American football. The connection between the two sports dates back to the 1960s, when Pete Gogolak introduced the “soccer-style” kicking method that reshaped NFL field goals.

With an impressive record of 96 penalties scored from 108 attempts, Kane believes his composure under pressure would serve him well as an NFL kicker. Even former Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt has offered to mentor him, praising his mindset and technique. Although Kane’s Bayern Munich contract runs until 2027, he remains determined to eventually chase his American dream.