Harry Kane plans NFL kicker career and potential MLS stint

Summarised from 6 outlets · 8 reports · Updated 25 Sept, 04:19 · Archive

England captain Harry Kane has suggested he could become an NFL kicker and play in the MLS after his football career ends.

Harry Kane has discussed his plans for life after professional football, indicating he could pursue a career as an NFL kicker whilst also potentially playing in the MLS. The England captain, currently at Bayern Munich, believes he has around five or six years remaining as a professional footballer. Kane told multiple outlets that transitioning to American football as a placekicker is 'a lot more realistic' than other career options he has considered. He is also keen to stay with Bayern Munich, where he has maintained a strong goalscoring record since joining the Bundesliga champions. The Daily Mail Sport published commentary from a former NFL kicker cautioning that such a career transition would face long odds despite not being impossible.

How it is being reported

• I was a former NFL kicker and now coach the next generation, be warned Harry Kane - THIS is the ruthlessly cut-throat world that awaits you if you want to chase a career in GridironIt's not impossible for Harry Kane to become an NFL kicker one day but I'd still put it at very long odds.Daily Mail Sport · 24 Sept, 21:42
• Harry Kane eyes career as NFL kicker after football retirementEngland's captain and record goal scorer says a transition into American football could be on the cards.Al Jazeera · 24 Sept, 06:55
• English soccer star Harry Kane wants to play in the MLS and kick in the NFL at the same timeHarry Kane says playing in the NFL as a placekicker is "a lot more realistic" than golf and could pair it with a future MLS career stateside.Fox News · 24 Sept, 01:22
• Harry Kane floats trying to be an NFL kicker while playing in MLSThe Bayern Munich striker openly talked about playing in the MLS down the line and combining his career by playing in the U.S. top domestic soccer league and in the NFL.New York Post · 23 Sept, 22:50
• Harry's American dream: England captain Kane plans to 'seriously look' at becoming an NFL kicker... and opens door to finishing career in the MLSEngland captain Kane believes he may have 'five or six years' left in the professional game and will match Peter Shilton's record of 125 caps if he plays in the next four Nations League games.Daily Mail Sport · 23 Sept, 19:00
• Harry Kane hints at post-retirement plans and the two sports he could switch toThe England captain suggested he could end his career with a stint in the MLSIndependent Sport · 23 Sept, 19:00
• Harry Kane provides update on Bayern Munich contract talksKane has a remarkable goalscoring record since arriving in Germany and is keen to stay with the Bundesliga championsIndependent Sport · 23 Sept, 19:00
• Harry Kane opens up on Bayern Munich contract - and reveals surprise career change planEngland captain Harry Kane is already thinking about life after football, with the 33-year-old making plans for when he eventually leaves Bayern MunichMirror Sport · 23 Sept, 19:00

In this story: Harry Kane · England · Bayern Munich · MLS · NFL

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