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Harry Kane has opened the door to a remarkable second sporting career in the United States, revealing that he is seriously considering becoming an NFL kicker after his football career — and potentially combining a spell in Major League Soccer with American football.
The England captain, 33, made the revelation while speaking at England’s training camp on Wednesday, as attention turned towards the national team’s UEFA Nations League campaign.
Kane has previously spoken about his fascination with American football and his desire to explore the NFL once his football career comes to an end. But his latest comments suggest the idea is becoming more than just a casual ambition.
The Bayern Munich striker said he could look more seriously at the possibility over the next five or six years.
Kane: NFL More Realistic Than Golf
Kane has previously mentioned two possible post-football sporting adventures — golf and American football.
But the England record scorer now believes an NFL kicking career is the more realistic option.
He explained that his experience taking penalties could give him some familiarity with the pressure and technique involved in place-kicking.
However, Kane also acknowledged that making the transition from elite football to professional American football would require significant preparation.
He said he would potentially spend six months to a year training before seriously attempting the switch.
Why Kane Thinks He Could Become an NFL Kicker
Kane’s reasoning is straightforward.
As one of the world’s most experienced penalty takers, he is accustomed to taking high-pressure kicks in front of tens of thousands of supporters.
But the England captain is not underestimating the difference between taking a football penalty and kicking in the NFL.
He acknowledged that elite sports can look deceptively simple when watched from the outside.
For that reason, Kane said that if he eventually pursued the NFL route, he would approach it seriously rather than treating it as a publicity stunt.
MLS Could Be Part of the Plan
Kane also floated an intriguing possibility: playing football in Major League Soccer while simultaneously exploring an NFL kicking career.
The idea would take advantage of the different sporting calendars, although the schedules still overlap considerably.
Kane suggested that spending part of the latter stages of his football career in MLS could potentially allow him to remain involved in professional football while exploring American football.
There is no confirmed MLS destination or NFL team involved at this stage. Kane’s comments describe a possible future scenario rather than an active transfer or contract negotiation with an American club or franchise.
Kane Would Not Be the First Footballer to Make the Switch
There is already a precedent for footballers moving into American football.
Brandon Aubrey, now an NFL kicker with the Dallas Cowboys, was selected by Toronto FC in the first round of the 2017 MLS SuperDraft but never made a first-team appearance before eventually switching sports.
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates also had a soccer background before moving into American football.
Kane would therefore not be the first footballer to explore a professional kicking career in the NFL.
England’s Record Goalscorer Still Focused on Football
Despite looking ahead, Kane made clear that retirement is not currently on his agenda.
The England captain remains focused on extending his football career for as long as he feels capable of performing at the highest level.
He has scored 85 goals in 121 appearances for England, making him the country’s all-time leading men’s goalscorer.
His immediate priorities remain England and Bayern Munich, rather than American football.
Bayern Contract Talks Progressing
Kane also provided an update on his future at Bayern Munich.
The striker said negotiations over a new contract are progressing and that he is happy at the Bundesliga champions.
He indicated that the two sides are relatively close to reaching an agreement, although some details still need to be resolved before an announcement can be made.
Kane’s current Bayern contract is understood to run through the 2026/27 season, meaning his immediate future remains firmly in Germany.
A Possible Second Sporting Chapter
For now, Kane’s NFL ambitions remain a fascinating possibility rather than a concrete career plan.
The England captain still wants to play football for several more years and continues to compete at the highest level for both Bayern and his country.
But when the time eventually comes to look beyond football, Kane appears increasingly interested in doing something few elite footballers have attempted.
A move to MLS could potentially provide one final chapter in his football career, while a transition into the NFL could give him an entirely different challenge.
African360 Sports Analysis
Harry Kane’s comments highlight an unusual but increasingly visible connection between football and American football.
Soccer has long provided a pathway into NFL kicking, particularly because both sports place value on striking technique, balance and composure under pressure. But reaching NFL level requires highly specialised training, and Kane himself recognises that the transition would not be straightforward.
For now, however, the most interesting part of the story is not whether Kane will actually become an NFL kicker.
It is that, at 33, England’s captain is still thinking beyond conventional retirement plans while continuing to perform at the highest level.
Whether his next chapter eventually takes him to an MLS stadium, an NFL field or simply back to football, Kane has already made one thing clear: he is not ready to stop playing yet.
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