Harry Kane still hopes to try kicking in the NFL someday
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 7:47 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Harry Kane has reiterated his long-standing desire to kick in the NFL, calling it a legitimate career path. The soccer star mentioned his soccer penalty kick experience as an asset that could translate to American football. He expressed interest in potentially balancing careers in both soccer and the NFL if opportunities arise, particularly with Major League Soccer. Kane acknowledged the difficulty of switching sports but emphasized his commitment should he pursue that direction seriously. As of now, Kane's future remains focused on soccer while contemplating this ambitious goal.
- •Kane views kicking in the NFL as a long-term goal.
- •He believes his soccer penalty skills could help in football.
- •Kane sees a chance to play both soccer and NFL if aligned with MLS.
- •He plans to practice intensively if committed to the NFL.
- •Kane acknowledges the challenges of switching to American football.
- 7:47 PMYahoo Sports — England soccer great Harry Kane muses on future double duty playing in both NFL and MLS
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Harry Kane provides update on NFL kicker dreams: 'Maybe if I am in the MLS'
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Harry Kane thinking about two-sport experience of being an NFL placekicker while playing in MLS
- 6:33 PMYahoo Sports — English soccer star Harry Kane says he still hopes to kick in the NFL some day
"England soccer great Harry Kane’s long-held hope of being a kicker in the NFL took clearer shape Wednesday, when he floated the idea of combining the goal with also joining a Major League Soccer club. The 33-year-old Kane is currently happy and setting records at Bayern Munich coming off a standout 73-goal season that has him in contention to win the Ballon d’Or in London next month. “Maybe if I am in the MLS in the future or somewhere like that it might be a thing where you could connect the two maybe with the seasons,” said Kane, a longtime admirer of Tom Brady.
"An avid NFL fan, Harry Kane has flirted with replacing his soccer cleats with football ones before. His latest comments suggest he hasn't given up on his NFL aspirations.
"English soccer star Harry Kane has long said he'd like to try kicking in the NFL, and he reiterated today that it remains a long-term goal.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 7:47 PMEngland soccer great Harry Kane muses on future double duty playing in both NFL and MLS
England soccer great Harry Kane’s long-held hope of being a kicker in the NFL took clearer shape Wednesday, when he floated the idea of combining the goal with also joining a Major League Soccer club. The 33-year-old Kane is currently happy and setting records at Bayern Munich coming off a standout 73-goal season that has him in contention to win the Ballon d’Or in London next month. “Maybe if I am in the MLS in the future or somewhere like that it might be a thing where you could connect the two maybe with the seasons,” said Kane, a longtime admirer of Tom Brady.
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 7:30 PMHarry Kane provides update on NFL kicker dreams: 'Maybe if I am in the MLS'
An avid NFL fan, Harry Kane has flirted with replacing his soccer cleats with football ones before. His latest comments suggest he hasn't given up on his NFL aspirations.
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 7:30 PMHarry Kane thinking about two-sport experience of being an NFL placekicker while playing in MLS
Kane has spoken numerous times over the years about wanting to be an NFL kicker.
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 6:33 PMEnglish soccer star Harry Kane says he still hopes to kick in the NFL some day
English soccer star Harry Kane has long said he'd like to try kicking in the NFL, and he reiterated today that it remains a long-term goal.
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