England captain Harry Kane has indicated that he is contemplating a future as an American football kicker after his football career. Speaking at England’s UEFA Nations League training camp on Wednesday, Kane mentioned his interest in transitioning to the National Football League (NFL) and also expressed a desire to play in Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States.
The 33-year-old, who is England’s leading goal scorer with 85 goals in 121 appearances, stated, "That is something I will try and look at a bit more seriously. It all depends on what happens in my career over the next five or six years. The NFL is a lot more realistic than the golf one, let’s put it that way."
Kane noted that his experience with penalty kicks could provide a foundation for his potential role as an NFL kicker, although he acknowledged the need for serious preparation. He commented, "I take penalties and it is a very similar pressure and technique... If I was to do it, it is something I would take seriously. I would take maybe six months to a year of trying to practice beforehand."
He also mentioned that a move to MLS could allow him to connect both sports, stating, "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."
Kane highlighted that other football players have made similar transitions, citing Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey and Jake Bates, who played college football before joining the NFL.
Currently, Kane's focus remains on football, with ongoing discussions regarding a new contract at Bayern Munich, where he is expected to make an announcement soon. "We’re in good talks," he said. "There’s still some things that we need to iron out. I’m happy there. I think it won’t be too long before there’s some sort of announcement."